The world's second-biggest miner, Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO, NYSE: RIO), posted expectations-beating iron ore production for the fourth quarter and for 2012. Plans to develop production of the key steel input remain on track. Read More

The giant Canadian pipeline and power company’s reputation in the US has been reduced to a single project. But it continues to successfully execute other energy projects--and build wealth for shareholders in the process. Read More

Politicians all over the globe are performing high-wire acts with fiscal and monetary policy, some because of the lay of the economic land before them, others because it seems to suit their parochial interests. Your delicate task is to remain patient, waiting for opportunities to emerge. Read More

Australian real estate investment trusts have come a long way since the Great Financial Crisis, in the market as well as in terms of reorienting their finances and operations. There's still upside for share prices, and A-REITs' neo-conservatism will serve them and their investors well over the long term. Read More

A spike in iron ore prices has lifted this mining services provider/commodity producer off its lows. But relevant metrics still suggest it's a value at current levels. Read More

A recent downward guidance revision--at the tail end of a year when the stock drifted downward--has left Australia's biggest integrated energy company on the bargain rack. Read More

Alcoa Inc (NYSE: AA), traditionally the lead act in the quarterly numbers show, had good news for the market and better news for its partner, Australia-based Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC, NYSE: AWC). Read More

New Canada Revenue Agency rules are in effect. Also, Canadian employment surprises to the upside, and the loonie is set up to be a long-term safe haven. Read More

A requirement that Canadian dividend payers certify eligibility of their payees for tax-treaty benefits was delayed for a year. It’s likely you haven’t been impacted in any significant way. Here’s what to do if you have been. Read More