Robust capital inflows, plentiful natural resources and favorable demographic trends are helping make Latin America a choice investment destination. Read More

The tiny but deeply indebted country of Cyprus is causing huge problems for Europe’s banking system. Therein lies a lesson for international investors. Read More

We pinpoint the timber company most likely to benefit from accelerating global demand for wood. Read More

The battered construction industry is now on the upswing, making timberland one of the most attractive investments now in the resources sector. Read More

The law of interest rates is really the opposite of the law of gravity: What goes down must eventually come up. On the interest rate front, the US Federal Reserve is grappling with how much longer to continue providing stimulus to the US economy, as revealed in the minutes of the January 2013 meeting of its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). With the Fed continuing to purchase $85 billion worth of assets each month, more Fed officials are concerned about the long-term costs and risks this is creating. Read More

Chile’s economy is expected to grow 5 percent in 2013, among the highest rates in Latin America, due to rising commodity prices and higher consumer spending. A leading copper producer, Chile is benefiting from higher prices for the red metal, up 19 percent in the past year. In 2012, foreign direct investment in Chile rose 53 percent, the seventh-largest increase worldwide. And most of this foreign money went into Chile’s mining sector. Read More

This firm is likely to surprise investors this year, in a good way. In February, the iconic US maker of printers/copiers increased its dividend 35 percent (to 23 cents per share annually), indicating that its shift to higher-margin businesses is already panning out. Read More

Our models indicate that energy is tied with telecommunications, offering about $1.20 in value for every $1 invested. That’s also ahead of the broader market. So we’d say energy is extremely value-rich now and has a strong probability of leading the market in the future. The undervalued favorites of a dividend The undervalued favorites of a dividend devotee Read More

The gist of Congress’ lastminute deal on taxes Intended to crack down on tax fraud, the new IRS reporting rules for investment sales are actually a good thing for most investors. They make it much easier to figure out your loss or gain on an investment, and to better manage your tax situation. Read More