Following a rather volatile trading session, US stocks ended in a mix. Existing home sales plummeted to their lowest level in 12 years, reawakening investors’ concern about the economy and housing crunch. Read More

Geopolitical risk and uncertainty about the new year dampened investor sentiment today. US stocks posted sharp losses following news of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination early Thursday morning. Read More

Banks are taking charges, investors are dumping their shares, and the dollar is hitting long-term lows against a pile of currencies. Read More

This year, utilities put an accent mark on their resurgence. Not only is the Dow Jones Utilities Average up more than 20 percent, it’s made one new high after another at the same time recession fears have pummeled most high-yield investments. Read More

Difficulties for television, print, movie and music industries present a profitable opportunity for companies that recognize change isn't just prudent but necessary. Read More

Centerplate looks to be staring at a full count, down to its final pitch, but we still like its underlying assets. Read More

When was the last time you bought a stock, only to have it head straight down? Felt like a schmuck, didn’t you? It’s happened to us, too. Read More

TEPPCO Partners’ utility-like pipelines and other high-quality assets insulate its rising distribution stream from the economy’s ups and downs. Read More

You name it: From preferred stocks and limited partnerships to closed-end bond funds and oil and gas income trusts, investors have dumped most high-yield investments during the second half of 2007. Read More

Winter heating season is underway, and natural gas stocks are rising. It's time to book a 30 percent gain in gas-focused producer EOG Resources. Read More