Despite the important role China plays in the world economy, trying to read the Chinese economic tea leaves is a tricky proposition. Read More

Some utilities hope mergers and acquisitions will generate sufficient earnings growth to support the run-up in share prices. Read More

The sector saw strong growth in 2013. Here’s what’s behind its ongoing expansion—and a look at a dominant company in the space. Read More

Today marks the halfway point of the calendar year, and so far it has played out pretty much as we expected. All eyes are on the S&P 500 Index in its bid to cross over the 2,000 level, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index inches its way back toward its… Read More

Last week's easing of restrictions could be followed by other moves to ease the domestic supply glut.  Read More

Companies with predictable earnings have historically outperformed because investors value stability and are willing to pay for it. Fortunately, predictable companies are also easier to value accurately using snapshot earnings multiples, but it only works if one spends the time analyzing the income statement and isolating core earnings from reported earnings. Ignoring the anchoring bias of current market prices is the key to value-investing success. Read More

Argentina is now basically stuck between a rock and a hard place. Read More

It’s no wonder that survey after survey shows long-term care expenses are among the top worries of Americans in or near retirement. You could have a dynamite estate plan yet have most of your estate pay long-term care expenses instead of going to your loved ones. It doesn’t have to be that way. Read More

Higher-earning Americans take more concrete steps, such as investing in stocks and annuities for a steady income stream in retirement. Read More

Looks like AT&T figured out that this town is big enough for the two of us, and is now moving into markets that rival Verizon is not occupying. Read More