The data continues to point to a decent rebound for the US economy in the near term and, if history’s any guide, there’s more upside to come for the broader market. Read More

Dividend cuts are always best avoided. But as experienced income investors have learned, they can also be compelling buying opportunities, provided they mark a true bottom for the underlying business. Read More

What the financial media calls “news” is usually priced into the market when details finally hit airwaves or newsprint. The important consideration is how investors will respond. Read More

When times get tough for smaller players Super Oils use their superior resources to build longer-term value. This flexibility is what makes them superior wealth-building investments. Read More

With forecasts for sluggish growth even after the economy emerges from recession, now isn’t the time for a growth-at-any-price strategy. You still need to pay attention to valuations. Read More

Some investors put a great deal of faith in seasonal market patterns. Others argue that these cycles are bunk. Here’s what the data say. Read More

A focus on reliable fee-based energy infrastructure, supplemented with commodity price sensitive cash flows with the promise of dramatic upside as economic conditions improve: That’s the hallmark of our Growth Portfolio holdings. Read More

The three major US stock indexes finished on the downside as consumer confidence dropped lower-than-expected. Read More

Not all E&P plays are inherently risky. A handful of partnerships have carved out profitable and surprisingly steady businesses. Better still, the average E&P-focused MLP in our coverage universe yields over 11 percent, a significant premium to the average 8.5 percent yield offered by the Alerian MLP Index. Read More