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A joint venture led by Royal Dutch Shell Plc (London: RDSA, NYSE: RDS/A) unit Shell Canada Ltd is moving ahead with an ambitious, USD1.35 billlion project that should reduce greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands production. Read More

When cash is tight or opportunities arise, people often want to tap their IRAs or other retirement accounts. There could be a penalty for doing so if you are under age 59½. But there are 13 exceptions to the penalty, so with a little planning you might be able to avoid the penalty and have more after-tax cash to spend. Read More

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When it comes to attracting foreign investment, Australia’s natural resources make it the belle of the ball. But it may be time to direct more of its attention outward. Read More

Republican candidate Mitt Romney has said he won't reappoint Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to another term. Here's what an end to monetary easing could mean for investors. Read More

While mergers between utilities are typically successful, similar deals in other industries tend to disappoint. That checkered past is worth keeping in mind, as the flow of new deals appears to be ramping up. Read More

Jim likes one of the two Kraft post-spinoff companies more, but which one? Read More