Analyst Articles
Canadian Pipeline Companies: The Unlikely Cultural Ambassadors
Pipeline companies are accustomed to navigating the thicket of regulatory requirements, but now they’re also learning how to win the war of public relations.
Merck Hangs Tough
This blue chip pharmaceutical firm has taken it on the chin lately, but several new drugs in the pipeline should hold it in good stead.
Yahoo Uploads Tumblr: 4 Key Takeaways
CEO Marissa Mayer’s latest acquisition is her biggest yet. Here are some of the opportunities—and risks—it presents for the company.
Europe Lags in Telecom, Too
Investment in wireless and wireline network technology continues to rise all over the world–except in Europe. This trend might be about to change.
Game Over for OPEC?
Booming US crude supply should dramatically reduce the power of the oil exporters’ cartel, despite the market’s current skepticism.
The BDC’s of Investing
An innovative entity designed to spark entrepreneurialism and business development also makes a good investment play.
Big Profits from (Almost) Free Insurance
This “Obamacare play” is poised to benefit from the government’s expansion of the health care arena.
Heading Due North
With a lock on lucrative and growing travel markets, Alaska Air Group is flying higher than its peers.
Mr. Pink’s New Script for Sony
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb’s billion-dollar new stake could pay off big even if the company spurns him.
The Deficit and the Stock Market
Forget the hype, half-truths, spin, and political ax-grinding: Here’s what the US budget deficit really means for the markets.






