The first half of the year was a good one for every sector of the S&P 500. Let's drill down and get the details for each sector, with an eye toward the future. Read More

May saw the first decline in oil prices this year, with energy equities following them down. Here's how investors should play the sector's volatility. Read More

Starkly negative media reports are fueling investor anxiety and market volatility. Here are specific actions for investors to take now. Read More

We interview our in-house energy expert about the tariff battle, geopolitical tensions, M&A activity in the oil patch, and more. Read More

Everyone thought Chevron had a deal to buy Anadarko. Then Occidental started a bidding war. Warren Buffett has gotten involved. Here's where things stand. Read More

Most S&P companies reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. Here's a sampling from several industry bellwethers, for insights into market conditions for the rest of the year. Read More

If you're looking for value, income and safety, here's why you should turn your allegiance to the Dividend Aristocrats. Read More

In this week’s Q&A, we interview energy and utility expert Robert Rapier about the latest investment news and trends. Read More

Here's how you can make money from increasing M&A activity in the commodities sector. With these stocks, you can turn industry consolidation to your profitable advantage. Read More

Chevron agreed to a $50 billion deal to buy Anadarko Petroleum; we review the reasons and what it means for investors. We also identify other potential acquisition targets for Chevron. Read More