Like a bad movie sequel, this week’s China-inspired stock market swoon may turn out to be worse than the original 2015 summer blockbuster. In August the U.S. stock market dropped more than 10% after China’s initial foray into letting its currency float in an attempt to shore up its flagging… Read More

More global volatility demands diversification.     Read More

After a disappointing 2015, the beaten-down shares of this energy-efficient homebuilder are set to rebound. Read More

Income investors also found shelter in cemeteries and amusement parks while the drilling partnerships foundered.  Read More

As U.S. crude output drops prices will rise, boosting energy equities. Read More

The first trading day of 2016 brought with it a painful reminder of just how pernicious the past six months have been on the stock market’s nerves. Within two hours of opening the S&P 500 Index fell by 2.6%, pushing it below the 2,000 level for the first time since… Read More

Signs are everywhere that Americans have tired of playing the “long game” in dealing with the global financial crisis that erupted seven years ago. One way to judge how satisfied (or not) society is with the current condition is by the choices it makes. And right now, those choices are… Read More

The new federal spending bill rewards renewable energy and oil producers at the expense of the refiners.   Read More

My calls for cheaper natural gas and higher U.S. crude output were on the money, but oil’s second-half slump still ruined the year. Read More

Amid uncertainty, sometimes it's better to buy the whole sector. Read More