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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/a_recap_of_january_2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/week_ended_february_5th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/week_ended_february_5th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/week_of_february_8th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/week_of_february_8th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/5/non-farm_payrolls_declined_20,000_in_january Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/5/non-farm_payrolls_declined_20,000_in_january http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/4/non-farm_productivity_output_per_hour_rose_at_a_6.2percent_annual_rate_in_q4 Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/4/non-farm_productivity_output_per_hour_rose_at_a_6.2percent_annual_rate_in_q4 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/3/the_ism_non-manufacturing_composite_index_increased_to_50.5_in_january Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/3/the_ism_non-manufacturing_composite_index_increased_to_50.5_in_january http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/2/a_half_time_report Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/2/a_half_time_report http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/1/personal_income_was_up_0.4percent_in_december_while_personal_consumption_increased_0.2percent Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/1/personal_income_was_up_0.4percent_in_december_while_personal_consumption_increased_0.2percent http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_spiked_up_to_58.4_in_january_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_spiked_up_to_58.4_in_january_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/1/its_not_the_1930s_again A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/1/its_not_the_1930s_again http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/1/week_ended_january_29th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/1/week_ended_january_29th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/1/week_of_february_1st Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/1/week_of_february_1st http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/29/the_first_estimate_for_q4_real_gdp_growth_is_5.7percent_at_an_annual_rate Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/29/the_first_estimate_for_q4_real_gdp_growth_is_5.7percent_at_an_annual_rate http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/28/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_0.3percent_in_december Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/28/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_0.3percent_in_december http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/27/new_single-family_home_sales_declined_7.6percent_in_december_to_a_342,000_annual_rate Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/27/new_single-family_home_sales_declined_7.6percent_in_december_to_a_342,000_annual_rate http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/27/extended_period_of_low_rates_starting_to_lose_support In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/27/extended_period_of_low_rates_starting_to_lose_support http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/26/too_big_to_fail_is_not_the_problem A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/26/too_big_to_fail_is_not_the_problem http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/existing_home_sales_fell_16.7percent_in_december_to_an_annual_rate_of_5.45_million Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/existing_home_sales_fell_16.7percent_in_december_to_an_annual_rate_of_5.45_million http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/financial_reform_-_lets_do_the_right_thing A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/financial_reform_-_lets_do_the_right_thing http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/its_not_as_bad_as_you_think_review_in_forbes_magazine Editorials published in other news outlets. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/its_not_as_bad_as_you_think_review_in_forbes_magazine http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/25/week_ended_january_22nd Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/25/week_ended_january_22nd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/25/week_of_january_25th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/25/week_of_january_25th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/22/digesting_economic_activity Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/22/digesting_economic_activity http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/20/housing_starts_declined_4.0percent_in_december_to_557,000_units_at_an_annual_rate Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/20/housing_starts_declined_4.0percent_in_december_to_557,000_units_at_an_annual_rate http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/19/stop.__turn_around.__dont_head_for_the_hills A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/19/stop.__turn_around.__dont_head_for_the_hills http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/issue_40,_january_2010 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/issue_40,_january_2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/week_ended_january_15th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/week_ended_january_15th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/week_of_january_18th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/week_of_january_18th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/15/a_bullish_outlook_for_2010 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/15/a_bullish_outlook_for_2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/1/13/fourth_quarter_2009_ A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/1/13/fourth_quarter_2009_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/12/the_2010_economic_outlook A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/12/the_2010_economic_outlook http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/7/a_recap_of_december_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/7/a_recap_of_december_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/16/fed_inching_toward_higher_rates In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/16/fed_inching_toward_higher_rates http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/15/dive_in:_housing_is_cheap In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/15/dive_in:_housing_is_cheap http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/14/the_recession_is_over A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/14/the_recession_is_over http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/12/7/a_recap_of_november_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/12/7/a_recap_of_november_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/3/did_the_white_house_signal_higher_unemployment? In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/3/did_the_white_house_signal_higher_unemployment? http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/2/bye_bye_dubai A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/12/2/bye_bye_dubai http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/11/9/a_reacp_of_october_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/11/9/a_reacp_of_october_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/30/the_conservatives_big_mistake Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/30/the_conservatives_big_mistake http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/10/15/issue_39,_october_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/10/15/issue_39,_october_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/10/12/third_quarter_2009 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/10/12/third_quarter_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/12/wesbury_wsj:_the_economic_recovery_is_well_underway Editorials published in other news outlets. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/12/wesbury_wsj:_the_economic_recovery_is_well_underway http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/7/17/issue_38,_july_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/7/17/issue_38,_july_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/7/9/second_quarter_2009_ A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/7/9/second_quarter_2009_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/12/obamas_rock_is_not_capitalism Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/12/obamas_rock_is_not_capitalism http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/15/issue_37,_april_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/15/issue_37,_april_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/4/14/first_quarter_2009 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/4/14/first_quarter_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/1/30/Market_Thoughts_-_Earnings_Scorecard Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/1/30/Market_Thoughts_-_Earnings_Scorecard http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/8/2/Hold_Up_Those_4_Fingers Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/8/2/Hold_Up_Those_4_Fingers http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/7/27/The_Halftime_Report Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/7/27/The_Halftime_Report http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/6/12/Tech-Sector:__The_Quiet_Rally Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/6/12/Tech-Sector:__The_Quiet_Rally