Positives outweighed the negatives in 2007. Read More

It’s 14 months and counting since Canada announced income trusts will be taxed as corporations beginning in 2011. But our neighbor to the north is still working for our seven Growth and Income Portfolio picks. Read More

The energy bill passed late last year increases fuel economy standards for automobiles; like aircraft makers, automakers will start incorporating more carbon fiber into their designs to lighten cars. Read More

The fourth quarter of 2007 was a rocky one for the broader averages, with the S&P 500 falling 3.3 percent. Nevertheless, the Advantage Portfolio held up better than the broader market, giving back an average of just over 0.9 percent. Read More

The news seems to get worse daily for America’s big money center banks. Thus far, regional banks have been spared much of the carnage. Read More

Africa is steadily becoming the new frontier for emerging market investors seeking opportunities among the continent’s accelerating economic growth and long-term potential. Investment opportunities throughout the region have blossomed and swelled in the last few years alone. Read More

As the presidential campaign heats up, defense—specifically, the war in Iraq—will no doubt be a major point of discussion. Read More

Acquisitions are a key component of growth for most publicly traded partnerships (PTP). The basic strategy is simple: PTPs buy up slow-growing but highly cash-generative assets and use those cash flows to boost quarterly distributions. Read More

We've made a few changes to our Growth and Income portfolios. Read More

Global recession anxiety took the cake intraday as US stocks tumbled lower before rallying back to black as investors snapped up bargains. The three major indexes waved off a steep decline to end the session in positive territory. Read More