The Enbridge-Spectra mega-merger has left unitholders of the latter’s MLP subsidiary wondering what’s next. Read More

Enbridge’s audacious bid for Spectra will create a continent-beating midstream empire, but leverage is still a big concern. Read More

Like most people, I listen to music while on the treadmill at the gym. What I don’t enjoy is untangling the knot of headphone cords that somehow forms during the five minute walk from my house to the YMCA.It’s not a major aggravation, but I have considered wireless headphones to… Read More

You know that song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”?For many of us, it’s not about the Christmas season. It’s about a season that begins tonight.Because tonight the NFL season kicks off (Broncos versus Panthers, 8:30 p.m. on NBC).Look, I love baseball; its near-daily games are stitched into… Read More

Spectra’s $28 billion merger with Canada’s Enbridge will crown a new midstream leader. Read More

Two important stories you may have missed: New Pipeline Giant Prepares For Energy Rebound When a sector goes through a brutal correction, weaker companies go broke or get acquired, leaving the strongest ones in great shape for the next growth cycle. An even more compelling story is when strong ones merger—– and that’s… Read More

Less than three months ago global markets teetered on the news that the U.K. had voted to exit the European Union. Talking heads fretted that the already struggling European economy would grind to a halt.But on Monday a survey showed a powerful rebound in the U.K. service sector, surprising investors… Read More

Phillips 66 shares have held up much better than those of its rivals as Berkshire-Hathaway keeps adding to its major stake. Read More

If you haven’t seen one of the 3,000 headlines proclaiming Labor Day is the real start of the presidential campaign, congratulations. You’ve been spared a potentially painful palm slap to your own forehead.It’s only starting now?This endless campaign has lasted so long that political junkies are starting to host nostalgic… Read More

Tech companies say activists are modern day pirates but at least they don’t bury their treasure. Back in the mercantilist days of the 18th century, when most goods were transported by ship over the high seas, pirates were the bane of a merchant’s existence. Marauders would appear out of nowhere… Read More