Energy companies that may be strong buys for 2012. Read More

The US Federal Reserve's pledge to keep interest rates low through mid-2013 will allow mortgage-backed bonds to continue to perform well for yield-hungry investors. Read More

After a moment of crisis in the early 1990s, Big Blue is back on top. Read More

Article in Review: “Coal Country,” by Benjamin Shepherd, Jan. 12, 2011 Read More

Winnowing the broad universe of stocks to a few names that meet your investment objectives can be a daunting challenge. But screening for growth stocks isn’t as difficult as you might imagine. Read More

It may seem old fashioned, but railroad data can provide key insights into the strength of the US economy. And the US economy is gathering steam. Read More

The US economy has picked up steam in the fourth quarter as several major headwinds have abated. But the EU sovereign-debt crisis will continue to roil markets in 2012 and investors would be wise to adopt a strategy of defensive growth next year. Read More

The end of each year allows investors to take measure of their successes and failures. More important, it’s time to look ahead and build an investment strategy for 2012. Read More

The mood is downbeat as we head into 2012. But there are still reasons for optimism in the new year. Read More

Diversification, balance and a focus on high-quality equities were the keys to success for income investors in 2011. The same will be true in 2012. Read More