The International Energy Agency's second coal-focused report reaches similar conclustions to those in the inaugural 2011 study. Despite the fact that nobody seems to like it, coal's usage around the world will continue to rise. Read More

Improving homebuilder confidence is the latest indicator that the US housing market is rebounding. Here are three ways you can benefit. Read More

China now strives to become a world-beating aviation manufacturer, to further its rise as a top power. Here’s the best play on the Middle Kingdom’s sky-high ambitions. Read More

With at least some tax rates almost certain to rise next year, it’s worth considering whether it makes sense to take partial profits on certain positions. Read More

Is the Federal Reserve's latest money-printing scheme an effort to stoke inflation and monetize the national debt? Bad news for bonds. Read More

Recent moves by euro zone finance ministers to foster greater fiscal cohesion represent good news for the entire global economy. Read More

The world’s largest milk producer is fresh off its IPO, but investors should probably wait until its shares settle down. Read More

Paying for medical care is the greatest fear of retirees and pre-retirees. Curiously, most of them aren’t doing much about it. You’re going to have substantial out-of-pocket medical expenses in retirement. The average person covered by Medicare annually will pay more than $4,300, or $8,600 per couple, for out-of-pocket medical expenses Read More

Despite reporting lower earnings in its latest quarter, the Midwestern convenience store operator looks well-positioned for growth. Read More

The world’s leading fast-food chain reported an unexpected same-store sales gain yesterday. Can it sustain its growth after a couple rough quarters? Read More