The last jobs report before the election was good news for the Clinton campaign.The October report, released this morning, showed job creation of 161,000, with unemployment dropping to 4.9%. While slightly lower than the consensus estimate of 175,000, the number of jobs created was strong enough to reflect a… Read More

Investors should trim bond portfolios, lock in some gains, and generally brace for more bond declines. Bond selling is on the rise, and many are calling  for the end of the 35-year bull market in bonds this year.  Behind the bond selling: An expected Fed rate increase in December, rising… Read More

Foes of the crude pipeline opposed by the Sioux tribe have ignored lots of inconvenient facts. Read More

ConocoPhillips has finally learned to live within its means with oil at $50. How might it do once prices rebound? Read More

The telecom giant must lower its debt burden to maintain its dividend. Read More

Cheap money has driven a wave of consolidation among dividend payers. Read More

Three MLPs have increased their distributions by at least 30% this year, and another handful by more than 20%. Read More

 While the UK economy seems to be more resilient than expected after the Brexit vote, you should still approach the country with caution. The better than expected third-quarter growth didn’t come from particularly reliable sources and, without a framework for the exit yet, it could still get ugly.In a bit… Read More

How fast did the U.S. economy grow in the third quarter? We’ll get our first glimpse tomorrow.The initial GDP number for the third quarter will be revised, but it’s significant as the last big economic report before Election Day – and, potentially, as further confirmation of a Fed rate hike.We… Read More

If the presidential campaigning has you stressed out, join the club. A recent Huffington Post poll found that 81% of Americans wish the election was over. The riotous debates, uncivilized language and voter suspicion of both candidates has left many Americans eager for the dawn of Nov. 9.But in a… Read More