This week I am in Alaska, once the top oil-producing state in the U.S. Today I present a brief history of the importance of the oil industry to Alaska's citizens.  Read More

The bullish talk about the rebirth of Detroit’s automobile OEMs is overdone. Here’s why the Motor City still has a considerable distance to go. Read More

When it comes to companies struck by bad PR incidents, investors should carefully evaluate industry dynamics and customer behaviors to determine whether the bad publicity will have any lasting effect on a company's top and bottom lines. Read More

The legendary investor has put past bitterness aside to make a bid for Oncor. Read More

Warren Buffett's sprawling empire includes a subsidiary that’s one of the largest utilities in the country—and it's about to get even bigger. Read More

Spectre of Whole Foods acquisition casts long shadow over retail sector. Read More

There were a couple of major announcements on electric vehicles over the past few days. I was invited on TV to address them.  Read More

The summer slow-down in the markets could be the lull before the storm. We show you how to prepare for potential squalls. Read More

MLPs are down on the  year, but the recent momentum swing opened the door to a second-half comeback. Read More

Investors are flocking to so-called passive funds, but we counsel a mixed approach that combines passive with highly active investing. Read More