Investing Daily

Government intervention in the economy is a hot issue right now, but views on the role of official power in the mechanisms of commerce vary greatly by region.

Elected officials, frightened by an invisible specter and what looms in November, won’t act on the greatest threat to global growth prospects. Monetary policymakers still have the room--and the capacity, presumably--to act.

A Saudi King’s hint that Peak Oil is real is interesting. A Chinese official’s forecast of billions more in investment dollars flowing into Canada’s oil patch is actionable.

Fear-inspired weakness is the perfect time to establish positions in securities leveraged to the best economic story in the developed world.

The global stimulus consensus that emerged from the G-20’s first series of meetings, in 2008 and 2009, is about to unravel.

ARC Energy Trust (Toronto: AET-UN.TO, Other OTC: AETUF.PK) is establishing a commanding presence in one of North America’s most promising shale gas plays.

The Energy Information Administration’s annual forecast includes a drastic change in the data agency's perspective on global oil production.

Statistics Canada reports the best quarterly GDP growth rate since 1999. The Bank of Canada becomes the first G-7 central bank to raise interest rates.

Atlantic Power, Bird Construction and Cineplex Galaxy all reported encouraging first-quarter results that support the long-term dividend sustainability.

Whether its oil or copper, the Middle Kingdom will swallow it up. And the Great White North is ready to provide.

Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed by recent news of sovereign risk, rising taxes, oil spills and double-dips? Investors who focus on collecting steady dividends from solid businesses.

Canadian National Railway (Toronto: CNR.TO, NYSE: CNI) and TransForce (Toronto: TFI.TO, Other OTC: TFIFF.PK) reported first-quarter earnings results that confirm the North American economic recovery.