With upstream operators ramping up appraisal and development programs in the Ohio portion of the Utica Shale, midstream companies have launched a number of projects to support these efforts. Read More

The Bakken Shale formation in the Williston Basin has become one of the most prolific shale deposits in the United States. Check out these Bakken Shale maps to find out why. Read More

The big story of the week belongs to US Treasury bonds. Here's why. Read More

Although China's domestic shale oil and gas potential has international oil companies salivating, expected growth in China’s demand for natural gas makes the long-term opportunity even more enticing. Read More

The Fed announced it will keep short-term interest rates near zero through late 2014. Is there anything you can do to safely increase the income on your cash balances? Read More

The explosive resignation letter from a Goldman Sachs senior executive is the latest public relations nightmare for the investment bank. How will it recover? Read More

Jim concludes his series on superstar fund manager Chuck Akre. There's a lot more to successful stock investing than running a stock screen for high historical returns on equity. Read More

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2012 is setting up a lot like 2011, before rogue events such as Japan's earthquake/tsunami set off new waves of concern. High-quality dividend-paying stocks offer appropriate ballast for investors concerned about volatility. Read More

Although China’s government had previously broadcast its intent to target slower GDP growth, the global markets were still caught by surprise this week when Premier Wen Jiabao announced a lower target for growth in 2012. China’s economic growth may slow in the near term, but its long-term growth story remains intact. Read More