The Libyan situation serves as reminder that even a relatively small disruption in global supplies will have a major impact on oil prices. Global oil supplies are far tighter than many investors imagine. Read More

If you were surprised by the stock market sell-off over the past couple of days, you weren't paying attention. Read More

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With last Friday's Kinder Morgan IPO, investors now have three ways to invest in the energy pipeline company. Read More

A steel company has just acquired control of an iron ore deposit potentially worth more than $700 billion for only $400 million. This could be the steal of the century. Read More

Does a steep yield curve forecast higher inflation? Maybe, but Jim is not convinced. Regardless, dividend-paying stocks are a good play right now. Read More

With crude oil prices hitting $100 per barrel, energy-sensitive master limited partnerships (MLPs) may be your best bet for over-sized returns in 2011. Read More

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Although higher energy prices will weigh on consumer spending, $100 oil isn’t some wild card that will suddenly wreck household budgets. Read More

Depressed natural gas prices and a strong recovery in the value of crude make onshore oil plays an enticing proposition, especially given oil’s long-term fundamentals. Low production costs and rising oil prices make the Bakken shale a winner. Read More