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Italy’s Debt is Downgraded: The Euro is on the Verge of Collapse
Economic data coming out of the U.S. and Europe is as depressing as it gets. Is there anything an investor can do?
The Canadian Oil Sands and the Future of Global Energy Supplies
It’s a matter of simple mathematics: North America can’t afford to abandon development of the Canadian oil sands.
The Investment Case for Contract Drillers
Although the group has been out of favor, some offshore contract drillers offer an attractive combination of defensive qualities and exposure to long-term growth trends. The key is identifying names that have exposure to the business lines that offer the … Continue reading
Two Ginnie Mae Funds for Good, Safe Income
Among the many challenges investors face these days is how to generate decent income at low risk. One of the best solutions for risk-averse investors is to consider no-load mutual funds that invest in Ginnie Maes.
September’s Specialty ETFs
After a lull in August, this month’s pace of ETF launches has been torrid. But not all of these newly launched ETFs are worthwhile.
Met Coal Stocks and Railroads Get Slammed on Lower Coal Shipments
Warnings of lower coal shipments from both Walter Energy and Alpha Natural Resources have investors dumping all coal producers and coal shippers. A close analysis reveals that the problem is not industry-wide, but limited only to met coal producers. Buying … Continue reading
