Looking for stocks that have recently raised their dividend is a good way to find stocks with sustainable dividend yields. And they tend to outperform the market too. Read More

From mature conventional fields to established and emerging shale oil plays, the Permian Basin offers something for exploration and production firms of all types. Read More

Forget the forecasting. Here's an ETF that will allow investors to piggyback on established global trends. But this global trend-following ETF comes with a hefty price tag. Read More

The payout ratio is the most important number for income investors. Read More

Halloween is a very profitable holiday. Nothing scary about that. Read More

Canadian income trusts were thought to be dead--by industry experts, newsletter advisors and every-day investors. The truth is that a whole new class of high-yielding Canadian corporations has succeeded in trusts’ wake. Read More

Public utility Exelon focuses on low-cost nuclear power, which makes it a good long-term investment. Don't let short-term bumps in the road convince you otherwise. And it's environmentally-friendly to boot! (except for the nuclear waste). Read More

Quantitative easing is pushing commodities higher and pulling the dollar lower. One way to manage downside risks for US investors: Look north to Canada. Read More

Forget all the talk about Yucca Mountain, US loan guarantees for nuclear-power facilities and byzantine regulations regarding new plant permitting in the developed world. The build-out of reactors in Russia, China, India and other emerging economies continues to accelerate. Read More

Natural gas vehicles (NGV) are a hot topic in the US, but the real growth is going on overseas. Read More