2013 has been a solid year for Australian stocks in Australian dollar terms. But the aussie’s slide versus the buck makes total return figures for US-based investors look anemic. Read More

A takeover premium wiped out by Treasurer Joe Hockey, investors now have an opportunity to own a company uniquely positioned to grow based on rising Asian demand. Read More

The Australian dollar is nearly 20 percent below its all-time high after a double-digit slide versus the US dollar in 2013. Broader global trends suggest a period of stability within a new, permanently higher range is at hand. Read More

We've trimmed some excess from the coverage universe, we've moved a company to a more suitable grouping, we've updated advice for serveral names and we've adjusted a couple Safety Ratings. Read More

Lightstream Resources Ltd (TSX: LTS, OTC: LSTMF) made an expected move, Data Group Inc (TSX: DGI, OTC: DGICN) made an inevitable one and Atlantic Power Corp (TSX: ATP, NYSE: AT) made its way onto the List. Read More

Canadian stocks have lagged global equities in 2013, another year of underperformance after an astounding run from 2001 to 2011. Are we on the verge of a breakout in 2014? Read More

One of this month's Best Buys is among the largest automotive suppliers in the world, and it's a new Aggressive Holding. The other is a regional electric power producer with a growing portfolio of hydro and wiind assets, and it's been a Conservative Holding for five years. Read More

Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX: VET, NYSE: VET) joined TransForce Inc (TSX: TIF, OTC: TFIFF) on the list of Portfolio Holdings that announced dividend increases along with third-quarter financial and operating results. Read More

A series of reports from the US government suggest the economy is moving on from this prolonged period of two-steps-forward-one-step-back, jagged and lumpy growth. Read More

Intense competition took a bite out of fiscal 2013 earnings and led to underwhelming fiscal 2014 guidance. But pressure is easing, and management continues to build a solid portfolio of assets for the long term. Read More