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NEW YORK (ETF Digest) -- The following analysis features our top selections of small-cap ETFs. We'll stick with the "blend" category since they should satisfy most investor needs. We believe these constitute the best index-based offerings individuals and financial advisors may utilize. These ETFs are based on indexes tied to well-known index providers including Russell, S&P, Barclays, MSCI, Read More »
eff Fisher will coach the St. Louis Rams this season, a league source tells ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read More »
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Sometimes, there's a city and, well, it's the city for its time and place. It fits right in there. With all respect to the Coen brothers, Sam Elliot, The Big Lebowski and The Dude himself, there are just some cities that are stepping into the spotlight at the right time in 2012. ... Read More »
The new full-time NASCAR driver on the road ahead Read More »
The Baltimore Ravens sacked Alex Smith nine times and beat the San Francisco 49ers 16-6 Thursday night, giving John Harbaugh an emotional charge in the first NFL game featuring brothers as opposing head coaches. Read More »
Clean one room at a time. When it comes to housekeeping, bouncing from room to room is slower because you can't see clear progress. Plus, you're likely to get distracted along the way. Better to focus on one room instead. Read More »
Sure, you can count Jimmie Johnson out of the Chase after two races. But none of his competitors are. Read More »
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. NEW YORK (The FRED Report) --The stock market is arriving at an interesting juncture as noted in our conference call yesterday (video summary here ) and one that we at The FRED Report have been looking for since earl Read More »
Tom Brady threw his first interception since October, so he wasn't perfect in the New England Patriots' opener. Read More »
The start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway is being delayed by rain. Read More »
Johnny Benson examines three different crew chief changes and the mounting pressure facing teams under the new Chase format. Read More »
You know what's odd? Maybe even downright strange?Here we are at the midway point of the season, and I don't remember spending too much of my blog space talking about the Hendrick Motorsports drivers. Considering they have a five-time champ, a four-time champ and NASCAR's fan favorite, it stood out a little bit.But I'm a stats guy at heart, so, when their performance tailed off slightly, I had o Read More »
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Followers of bond-fund maven Bill Gross of Pimco will be able to get a gander at his trading strategy once the firm launches its first exchange traded fund later this year. But that doesn't mean investors can replicate Gross' big wins on their own. That's because of a regulatory wrinkle that will preclude the do-it-yourselfer from matching his moves trade for trade, at leas Read More »
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Ever since the economy first took a nosedive in late 2007, many Americans have been trying to wrap their heads around complex financial subjects ranging from mortgage-backed securities to debt defaults to understand why the economy remains in the gutter. But according to one former cabinet official, the answer to these questions may be much more basic. Robert Reich, the Read More »
And it's not Gov. Rick Perry. At least, it's not just Perry. State Sen. Wendy Davis, the Fort Worth Democrat whose filibuster derailing a plan for public school cutbacks forced the special session, saw her profile rise even as her re-election prospects were dimmed by GOP-driven redistricting. Read More »
Women who drive drunk or commit other alcohol-related offences tend to be older, better educated and divorced compared to their male counterparts. Read More »
A Washington liaison with an anti-Washington message might be just what Gov. Rick Perry thinks Texas needs, but some state senators aren’t so sure. Read More »

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How does a NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader spend his off week? If it's Kurt Busch, it involves strapping into a Pro Stock racer for the NHRA Gatornationals. Read More »
By Larry Kudlow, CNBC Anchor NEW YORK (CNBC) -- The Democratic/government-union days of rage in Madison, Wis., are a disgrace. Republican Congressman Paul Ryan calls it Cairo coming to Madison. But the protesters in Egypt were pro-Democracy. The government-union protesters in Madison are anti-democracy. In fact, Democratic legislators are fleeing the state so as not to vote on Gov. Scott Wal Read More »
(Top buy-rated real estate stocks for 2011 report updated with analyst upgrades to AvalonBay Communities.) NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Stocks in the real estate investment trust sector outperformed the S&P 500 in 2010 and are expected to deliver 9% to 11% in total returns in 2011, according to analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. "REITs are back on offense and all eyes are on growth," said KBW Read More »
But political analysts say it would be a mistake to say that Rand Paul is a carbon copy of his father. Read More »
Changes will be made to the way the system works so people get steered to the help they need, provincial health minister says. Read More »
Most people interested in steel replacement doors do not realize that several different types exist and that each offers different benefits.  Although doors are now made from all types of wood species, as well as other materials, steel has long been a top choice for a variety of reasons.  Obviously, steel is extremely strong but [...] Read More »
EFA (iShares EAFE ETF) is one the most popular ETFs issued. The on/off/on/off issues within the euro zone are making for plenty of uncertainties for many investors. Read More »
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