Foes of the crude pipeline opposed by the Sioux tribe have ignored lots of inconvenient facts. Read More

ConocoPhillips has finally learned to live within its means with oil at $50. How might it do once prices rebound? Read More

The telecom giant must lower its debt burden to maintain its dividend. Read More

Cheap money has driven a wave of consolidation among dividend payers. Read More

Three MLPs have increased their distributions by at least 30% this year, and another handful by more than 20%. Read More

 While the UK economy seems to be more resilient than expected after the Brexit vote, you should still approach the country with caution. The better than expected third-quarter growth didn’t come from particularly reliable sources and, without a framework for the exit yet, it could still get ugly.In a bit… Read More

How fast did the U.S. economy grow in the third quarter? We’ll get our first glimpse tomorrow.The initial GDP number for the third quarter will be revised, but it’s significant as the last big economic report before Election Day – and, potentially, as further confirmation of a Fed rate hike.We… Read More

If the presidential campaigning has you stressed out, join the club. A recent Huffington Post poll found that 81% of Americans wish the election was over. The riotous debates, uncivilized language and voter suspicion of both candidates has left many Americans eager for the dawn of Nov. 9.But in a… Read More

Hyperbole can turn solid science into a viral lie about the next game-changer. Read More

AT&T’s proposed $85.4 billion deal to buy Time Warner is the latest and largest mega-media merger. It won’t be the last.Here’s why: AT&T andVerizon make their money giving customers high-speed Internet service at home, pay TV channels and, in some cases, Internet access to mobile devices.The shorthand labels for these… Read More