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Notable ETF Movers of the Day 12/26: (VXX) Higher; (XRT) (XLK) Lower

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Market Volatility Ticks Higher as Fiscal Cliff, Debt Ceiling Remain Unsolved (VXX)

December 28, 2012 8:50 AM EST

The CBOE near-term volatility index has been on the march higher over the last few days heading into the end of the year.

And why not? No deal has been reached on the upcoming fiscal cliff, lawmakers still have the debt ceiling to worry about, holiday sales were... More

Retail Stocks Haunted by Ghost of Christmas Past

December 26, 2012 11:45 AM EST

Investors took retail sector stocks to the woodshed on Wednesday after report by MasterCard's SpendingPulse unit showed shopping increased just 0.7 percent compared to last year. If true, this would be the slowest growth rate since 2008. Early reports on holiday spending called for a much larger pickup, especially in light of... More

Apple (AAPL) May Ship 8M iPad Minis in Q4; Panel Yields Again Crimp Sales

December 26, 2012 6:18 AM EST

Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) may be in for a stronger start Wednesday following positive chatter surrounding its iPad mini tablet.

Digitimes cites Taiwan supply chain sources in saying demand for the device has been high recently with ODMs struggling to... More