How Investors Can Prosper From High Gas Prices

The best approach is to invest in large, high-quality energy firms run by experienced managers.

Stock Markets Seem to Be in Lock Step

High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.

8 Stocks to Cash In on Europe's Woes

The countries may be troubled, but many companies based in the European Union are in better shape.

8 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now

Shares of big, high-quality companies have been seriously neglected. These stocks are cheap and attractive.

Cash In on the Natural Gas Shale Boom

Lease payments and royalties have turned gas-rich regions into boomtowns. You could share in the windfall.

7 Stocks to Benefit from the Shale Boom

If you're willing to take on the risks of investing in the controversial commodity, consider adding these stock picks to your portfolio.

8 Foreign Stocks with Generous Yields

To stay steady in volatile markets, add some solid dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio.

The Dismal Long-Term Prospects for the U.S. Economy

Is America toast? Maybe not, but the middle class will likely spend some hard time in the toaster oven.

Japan's Nuclear Fallout Creates Opportunities for Utility Stocks

Shares of Exelon, the nation's largest producer of nuclear energy, appear poised for a comeback.

Why the U.S. Faces Ongoing Energy Challenges

Nearly 40 years after the first energy crisis, we continue to rely heavily on oil, much of it from unstable countries.

How to Save on Utility Bills and Trips to the Gas Station

We show you how to slash utility bills and make fewer trips to the gas pump.

7 Stocks That Let You Sleep Tight

If you’re worried about a market meltdown, curl up with huge companies that generate steady profits.

4 Funds for Investing in Energy

Buying into energy through mutual funds may be safer and more convenient than purchasing individual stocks.

Measuring Inflation at the Core

Why some measures of price changes ignore food and fuel.

How the Global Crisis Hits Home

Higher oil prices and Japanese woes could deal a body blow to the economy and the markets.

Buy Canadian Oil Stocks?

Formerly known as energy trusts, these companies are attractive investments for those seeking both current income and growth potential.

14 Energy Stock Picks to Power Your Portfolio

These compelling buys in oil, gas, coal, nuclear and renewables offer sizzling opportunities for investors.

What the Crisis in Japan Means for Investors

We answer seven questions on the minds of many investors to help you protect your portfolio through these disastrous events.

Disaster in Japan Raises the Odds of a Double-Dip Recession

Forget talk about surging inflation. The real risk now is economic contraction.

Disaster in Japan Raises the Odds of a Double-Dip Recession

Forget talk about surging inflation. The real risk now is economic contraction.

5 Reasons Stocks May Keep Charging Ahead

The two-year-old bull market has been unusually strong. And it's nowhere near out of gas, says InvesTech's Jim Stack.

Obama, U.S. Will Feel Fallout from Egypt

After Mubarak, oil prices and tensions will rise.

Get a Solar System on the Cheap

Skip the big upfront investment with a long-term lease.

Master Limited Partnerships: Victims of Success

Great returns and high yields have brought MLPs a lot of attention. But the spotlight may have a negative impact on the group's performance.

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4 Green Stock Picks that Can Bloom in a Perilous Sector

Renewable-energy stocks suffer due to big-picture uncertainties, but prospects are better than they seem.

U.S. Energy Policy: Is Uncle Sam Green Enough?

Despite earmarking $100 billion for renewable energy, our government has drawn criticism for not being tough enough on environmental issues.

Venture Capitalists Go for Green Companies

With enough time to wait for the payoff, the venture crowd can afford to pour millions into the clean-tech sector.

BlackRock Funds Worth a Look

You might consider these pricey funds if you invest through an adviser who waives the extra fees.

A New Global Focus: Oil Spill Prevention

Oil-producing countries will tighten their rules -- but not to the point of restricting output.

Gauging the Gulf Oil Spill's
Economic Cost

The environmental disaster isn’t guaranteed to be an economic one as well.

Obama Won't Decide to Stop Oil Drilling

The BP spill will mean more regulations and safeguards, but it won't slow the expansion of offshore oil exploration.

Bet on Clean Energy

Consider these natural-gas stocks for the long term.

Obama’s Offshore Drilling Plan: How Much Will It Help?

The president says it’s part of a bigger plan to wean the U.S. off of foreign oil.