As European policymakers meander toward a resolution to the Continent’s sovereign debt crisis, some investors might be tempted to invest in the region’s battered markets via ETFs. But investors should continue to avoid broad European ETFs in favor of country- and sector-specific ETFs. Read More

It's no coincidence that three huge merger deals announced today are all energy-related. Energy is a hot commodity moving higher. Read More

TRC Capital would tell you that what they're doing is entirely within the rules. But that doesn't make it right. Read More

Australia is set to impose two new taxes on its energy and mining companies. But Jim argues that the Australian economy will be stronger for them. Read More

Demographics and economic fundamentals in China and other emerging markets will continue to drive demand for metallurgical coal. Read More

The US economy is still growing, albeit at a sluggish pace, while Canada is once again adding jobs at an impressive pace. Read More

New Hope Corp Ltd (ASX: NHC, OTC: NHPEF) announced last week that, after a series of informal inquiries, it will now conduct what amounts to an auction for its in-demand thermal coal assets. Read More

Steve Jobs was at the epicenter of one of the most transformative changes in human history. People will continue to demand connectivity across the globe in coming decades, which makes for profitable opportunities for telecom investors. Read More

If Warren Buffett does something for the first time in 40 years, either he has grown senile or he has found a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity. I choose the latter explanation. Read More

Selling stocks short can serve as an important hedge to long-only investment strategies. But investors must acquaint themselves with the risks inherent in this practice before deciding whether it’s suitable for their goals. Read More