Florida Governor Charlie Crist, now running for US Senate, has tacked yet again in his quest to use the state public service commission to his personal political advantage. Read More

Record-low interest rates will boost essential-service earnings in the short and long term by reducing interest expenses and enabling much-needed capital investment. Read More

An aging fleet of coal-fired plants and an emerging supply-demand gap means a wave of construction spending for new sources of power. Read More

It's never been as economic as it is now for essential-service companies to raise money for long-term investment. That means rising earings and dividends and, eventually, higher stock prices. Read More

This week I sat down with my colleague Yiannis Mostrous to talk about his latest book, “The Rise of the State: Profitable Investing and Geopolitics in the 21st Century.” Read More

Big companies will always be targets simply because they operate in many fields in many jurisdictions. Read More

Solid underlying operations and low-cost capital pave the way for long-term dividend sustainability for UF Portfolio recommendations. Read More

Income investors who followed my coverage of Potash Corp of Saskatchewan (TSX: POT, NYSE: POT) would be best served by booking their sizable gain. Read More

The accuracy of a price chart depends to a large degree on the moments in time you choose to be depicted. Read More

Maryland-based Pepco Holdings (NYSE: POM) is in the crosshairs of a governor struggling to retain his office in November. Read More