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Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSE: VDE) was one of the least-expensive energy funds available, but over the past few months the expense ratio has crept up. And tracking error relative to its index has also risen, as has its premium to NAV.     Read More

Now that legislators and regulators have stabilized the nation’s 19 largest banks, talk of systemic risk has shifted from the national level to the state level. Read More

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One hundred projects across 49 states will receive USD3.4 billion in federal stimulus funds over the next several months for the purpose of building a “smart” power grid. The money is slated to be disbursed in 60 days and will augment USD4.7 billion already being spent by utilities with the cooperation of state regulators. Read More

The three major US indexes closed in the red, extending a global decline. Read More

The three major US indexes retreated, stung by surprising news of lowered residental construction last month. Read More