Spectra’s $28 billion merger with Canada’s Enbridge will crown a new midstream leader. Read More

Two important stories you may have missed: New Pipeline Giant Prepares For Energy Rebound When a sector goes through a brutal correction, weaker companies go broke or get acquired, leaving the strongest ones in great shape for the next growth cycle. An even more compelling story is when strong ones merger—– and that’s… Read More

Less than three months ago global markets teetered on the news that the U.K. had voted to exit the European Union. Talking heads fretted that the already struggling European economy would grind to a halt.But on Monday a survey showed a powerful rebound in the U.K. service sector, surprising investors… Read More

Phillips 66 shares have held up much better than those of its rivals as Berkshire-Hathaway keeps adding to its major stake. Read More

If you haven’t seen one of the 3,000 headlines proclaiming Labor Day is the real start of the presidential campaign, congratulations. You’ve been spared a potentially painful palm slap to your own forehead.It’s only starting now?This endless campaign has lasted so long that political junkies are starting to host nostalgic… Read More

Tech companies say activists are modern day pirates but at least they don’t bury their treasure. Back in the mercantilist days of the 18th century, when most goods were transported by ship over the high seas, pirates were the bane of a merchant’s existence. Marauders would appear out of nowhere… Read More

The August jobs report released this morning was one of the most hotly anticipated all year.That’s because the scores of analysts, economists, reporters and pundits whose own jobs involve opining on jobs reports want to devour it, issue their opinions quickly—and skip town for the long weekend.But investors want to… Read More

For a company built around the idea of democratizing the cost of travel, The Priceline Group (PCLN) doesn’t like democracy too much when it comes to shareholders. And it also doesn’t want to pay dividends. Not only does it sport the second highest share price of all companies in the… Read More

But now bargain hunters have a big opportunity. Read More

The presidential candidates have sharp divisions in their respective energy policies. Read More