As U.S. crude output drops prices will rise, boosting energy equities. Read More

Signs are everywhere that Americans have tired of playing the “long game” in dealing with the global financial crisis that erupted seven years ago. One way to judge how satisfied (or not) society is with the current condition is by the choices it makes. And right now, those choices are… Read More

The new federal spending bill rewards renewable energy and oil producers at the expense of the refiners.   Read More

My calls for cheaper natural gas and higher U.S. crude output were on the money, but oil’s second-half slump still ruined the year. Read More

Amid uncertainty, sometimes it's better to buy the whole sector. Read More

Our favorite Global Income Edge Best Buy remains Australia-based Macquarie Infrastructure (NYSE: MIC), with its strong and growing dividend, currently 6.5%. As the U.S. economy continues to grow, it’s essential infrastructure services will continue to benefit from this recovery.The firm owns and operates four major businesses in the U.S.:… Read More

A fourth national carrier finally emerges to take on the incumbents. Read More

Independent power producers’ business model is increasingly being disrupted, putting the sector’s viability as an income investment into question. Read More

Canada’s top REIT cashes in big on the rising U.S. dollar. Read More

Longtime lows in the price of glutted crude weren’t the year’s only notable surprise. Read More