Calling a company a “hero” for doing what it should be doing—investing for the future—seems odd. But after another quarter of declining productivity and business investment we know many companies aren’t spending for future growth.Those companies that do reinvest are being called “U.S. investment heroes” by many economists and investment… Read More

EOG isn’t the largest U.S. oil and gas producer but it is the best, as confirmed by the latest results. Read More

I usually avoid discussing politics in these columns, given the odds of getting nasty emails from one side or the other (sometimes both). But it’s election time and we can’t ignore the elephant and the donkey in the room: who’ll be sitting in the White House next year. I believe… Read More

We have to be careful when drawing conclusions about a president’s affect on stock market and the economy. For example, traditionally the pro-business Republican Party is regarded as good for the stock market, while the more regulatory-minded Democratic Party is viewed as an impediment to economic growth. However, no evidence supports those… Read More

A stronger dollar and imposing stockpiles have knocked crude down from its recent peak, but demand growth still favors higher prices. Read More

The stock market is starting to look like it’s ready to fall; buy utilities on dips. Read More

Our favorite utility fixed-income fund offers an attractive payout. Read More

For drugmakers, the best way to pick up steam is to buy smaller companies. Read More

For drugmakers, the best way to pick up steam is to buy smaller companies. Read More

Government biofuel blending mandates are burning refiners’ cash while fattening the profits of ethanol producers. Read More