As I expect global markets to close out 2009 with a strong finish and begin 2010 with positive momentum, I continue to recommend that investors maintain or add to their exposure to Asian equities. Indonesia is one of my favorite markets in the region. Read More

Some exploration & production firms are looking to grow their oil production more than 50 percent in 2010 by exploiting unconventional oil plays like the Bakken Shale. At current oil prices most producers believe that wells in the core part of the Bakken Shale offer after-tax returns on investment of 100 percent and remain profitable even at significantly lower prices. Read More

As I remain bullish on oil’s long-term prospects, this week’s installment of Emerging Market Speculator features energy expert Elliott H. Gue’s take on key developments in the global oil market. Mr. Gue is the editor of The Energy Strategist and MLP Profits. Read More

It’s wise to study the lessons Jesse Livermore left us--lessons that he used to make his fortunes, lessons that, had he followed them to the end, would have made “Jesse Livermore” a household name at the time of his death. Read More

For now central banks will continue their accommodative monetary policies, as they know that the recovery is fragile and sentiment is not at its best. It would be be premature to shift your whole portfolio to defensive sectors, as these should underperform if markets close the year higher. Read More

In a market where most income-oriented groups offer near record-low yields, investors are starving for income. All MLPs offer market-beating distributions, as well as attractive tax advantages, but fight the temptation to blindly reach for the highest yields. Read More

The three major US indexes extended a global rally. Read More

Cyclical names should continue to do well, especially in Asia, but investors should consider some defensive plays--I favor consumer staples names with exposure to Asia. Read More

The point to understand here is that the year-long rally in emerging markets isn’t based on the conviction that the global economy is completely out of the woods and that the Anglo-Saxon financial system has resolved all its problems. Read More

If markets have no major hiccups for the rest of October and into early November, expect them to move higher through the first few months of 2010, with November, December and January being the “money months.” Read More