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Last week’s Derecho knocked out power to millions of customers across 10 states, requiring a massive effort on the part of utilities to restore power. But how much of a threat do such disasters typically pose to a utility’s bottom line? Read More

Canada is often overlooked. But its economy is strong, its financial system sound, and its stocks--high-yielding ones included--are priced for value at these levels. Read More

Natural gas prices have cratered over the past four years. But value hunters with an itch to get paid, too, will find exciting opportunities as the commodity enters its next phase. Read More

A record of consistent dividend growth based on safe, reliable operations make TransCanada Corp (TSX: TRP, NYSE: TRP) a compelling value. Read More

Although most of the financial media is fixated on the European debt crisis, income investors should pay close attention to China. That’s because a strengthening Chinese economy will bolster markets along with dividend-paying names. Read More

The Australian coal industry faces numerous headwinds, but one of the country’s youngest billionaires sees opportunity in the sector from which he made his fortune. Amid such industry consolidation, we consider what opportunities remain for the individual investor. Read More

It's a stark choice but a complex process that will determine the extent to which China stimulates its economy in 2012. And all of this looms over Australia. Read More

As investors fret over the global economic slowdown and worrisome news from the euro zone, this health care stock is just what the doctor ordered. Read More

"Let's Make A Deal" disappeared from the landscape years ago. A set of MLP CEOs is making sure their outfits stick around and build wealth for the long haul. Read More