Will the takeover offer for power generator Dynegy go above $5.50 per share? Good traders don't care because they've already made their money from Dynegy's proxy battle. Read More

Energy-focused MLPs are a great investment. But non-energy MLPs focusing on private equity, real estate, macadamia nuts, and cemeteries are a different story. Read More

Ever since the BP (NYSE: BP) oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, interest in unconventional oil fields has picked up steam. Read More

As the end of 2010 approaches, a boatload of companies are rushing to pay out special dividends to shareholders. Find out why and how to profit. Read More

Gold isn't really an investment, but it is much more than a rank speculation. Think of it more as insurance against currency debasement; a preserver of purchasing power. Learn about the important role it can play in your investment portfolio and when it makes sense to go hog wild over the shiny metal. Read More

Thanksgiving is Jim's favorite holiday. Warning: reading this article will make you very hungry. Read More

Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) acquisition of Bucyrus International (NSDQ: BUCY) is just the tip of the iceberg. Here's a preview of my top takeover targets in the energy sector. Read More

Recent research underscores the fact that the Canadian oil sands are in indispensible component of the North American and global energy equations. Read More

Things are a lot different for the new vehicle for global economic cooperation in 2010 than they were in 2008. Read More

Potash Corp of Saskatchewan (TSX: POT, NYSE: POT) is unlikely to find a suitor after Industry Canada rejected BHP Billiton’s (NYSE: BHP) attempt to buy the provincial jewel. Read More