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3 Picks to Cash In on the Energy Sector’s Checkered Cabs
Apr. 30, 2013, 12:42 pm EDT – Snatch up one of these three companies focused on shuttling workers from shore to oil rigs; the "Checkered Cab" niche that is actually quite profitable. More
Big Energy Showdown: Chevron vs. Exxon
Apr. 30, 2013, 9:20 am EDT – Here's a breakdown of energy titans Exxon Mobil and Chevron following their first-quarter earnings reports, as well as a look at which one looks like the better buy right now. More
Could Coal Stocks Be Making a Comeback?
Apr. 26, 2013, 9:19 am EDT – Coal stocks have struggled amid soft demand, but recent upbeat guidance signals that the worst may be over ... and that for investors, it may be time to buy. More
Floodwaters Could Bail Out My Corn Call
Apr. 25, 2013, 11:09 am EDT – This year's flooding -- on the heels of last year's drought -- could mean higher prices for ag commodities. Here's one way to play it. More
5 Overlooked MLPs With Hefty Yields
Apr. 24, 2013, 12:12 pm EDT – As investor interest in MLPs has swelled, yields have diminished. If you look off the beaten path, though, you can still find huge payouts. More
When Your Fund Changes Its Focus
Apr. 23, 2013, 12:09 pm EDT – SNDS didn't do a very good job of tracking Canadian Oil Sands, so a shift in focus was called for. But no one was expecting the ETF to change this dramatically. More
Is Magnum Hunter Worth The Gamble?
Apr. 22, 2013, 2:02 pm EDT – Magnum Hunter is sitting at three-year lows thanks to its recent 'accounting issues' sell-off ... and investors are better off leaving it there. More
Dr. Copper Catches the Flu
Apr. 19, 2013, 11:44 am EDT – The heavy pressure on copper prices doesn't say anything reassuring about the global economic picture and signals that right now, defense might be the best offense. More
Miners Have Bigger Issues Than Gold Prices
Apr. 17, 2013, 12:29 pm EDT – Gold mining investors need to worry about more than just the plunging price of gold. There’s a whole laundry list of issues to consider. More
3 New Dividend Funds Let You ‘Pick Your Risk’
Apr. 17, 2013, 10:26 am EDT – FlexShares' new trio of "Quality" dividend ETFs allows you to "pick your risk profile," but still doesn't seem to add much spice to the dividend-fund world. More
