Updated April 6, 2007. Editor’s Note: Earnings News should be read in conjunction with the How They Rate article. For more numbers and current trading advice, see the How They Rate Table. Oil & Gas Advantage Energy Income Fund (AVN.UN, NYSE: AAV) reported net income for the fourth quarter declined 66 percent to CD8.7… Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousFALLS CHURCH, Va.–Selling has resumed in the markets, and it looks like we’re in for another leg down. As I discussed last week, profit-taking is likely to persist for a while longer (see SRI, 7 March 2007, Tempting): I maintain the view,… Read More

Cotton remains the cheapest commodity on the board, relatively speaking. December cotton hit contract lows last week--much to my surprise, because December cotton is “new crop,” not even planted yet. Read More