Gold may be an alluring dollar hedge, but for most investors the best way to preserve purchasing power is to own growing, dividend-paying names from resource-backed economies. Read More

While much of the mainstream media fixated on the slowdown in natural gas-focused shale plays and the environmental risks of hydraulic fracturing, the upsurge of drilling activity and mergers and acquisitions in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico has received significantly less attention. Read More

New developments in the financial sector in Spain reflect Mexico's growing status as an emerging market star. Read More

Gold-backed ETFs have undoubtedly helped spur gold’s historic bull market. That’s caused debate over whether to allow the creation of similar ETFs for critical industrial metals. Read More

IRAs are among the most valuable asset most people own. But there are many misunderstandings about IRAs. These misunderstandings frequently result in taxes and penalties that easily could be avoided. Read More

Will the stock market be bullish or bearish for the rest of 2012? Yes. Read More

TransCanada Corp's (TSX: TRP, NYSE: TRP) nightmare is turning into a dream for Canadian National Railway (TSX: CNR, nYSE: CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX: CP, NYSE: CP). Read More

The software giant is struggling to gain traction in the hardware business. But its innovative new products and an improving U.S. economy should give it a boost. Read More

As the November elections approach, political passions should push these gun maker stocks to new highs. Read More

As demand for air transport emerges from the doldrums, Rockwell Collins will provide the avionics that keep aircraft in the air. Read More