Investing Daily

It bears repeating that the US economy is unlikely to experience a second downturn of the magnitude of a recession.

Drilling activity in unconventional plays remains robust despite depressed natural gas prices--a puzzling disconnect that prompts many investors to steer clear shale-gas producers. Pugh Clauses explain part of this anomaly.

The struggle for food security is another instance where the rise of the state in the context of an evolving global economy is sure to be observed.

A basic merger-arbitrage strategy involves shorting the acquirer and going long the target. Launched last November, IQ Merger Arbitrage (NYSE: MNA) brings this strategy to the masses and has succeeded thus far.

There’s a fundamental reason for the market’s aversion to the election cycle: uncertainty. But all signs suggest that the outcome of this year's midterm elections could provide a catalyst for stocks.

We didn’t panic-sell key wealth-builders because measures of their on-the-ground performance pointed to long-term dividend sustainability--and growth.

The major issues in your estate plan are deciding who should receive your assets and how they should receive them (directly or through trusts, for example). Two other important issues that don't receive as much attention are: How much wealth should you transfer sooner rather than later, and when should you give it? While these usually are considered as tax questions, there are many important non-tax angles. Developing optimum answers can increase the family's after-tax wealth in the long term.