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All Americans have grown accustomed to hearing about how our nation has become a giant importer of oil from foreign lands. Oh, for the good old days when the U.S. could fuel itself. Well, turns out we’re getting a lot closer to that once-abandoned dream. Thanks mostly to advances in drilling technology and energy exploration, American ingenuity is tapping an ocean of energy — shale oil, natural gas, deepwater oil — right here. In these stories, we examine the many ways the U.S. is steadily advancing toward energy independence once again — and what that means for investors.
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Energy Independence: The Efficiency Payoff
'Drill Baby Drill' combined with saving more of the oil and gas we produce creates a surefire winner, because smarter energy use is essential for growth. Here's one way to play it. More
Energy Independence: Reviving U.S. Factories
Our country's shale natural-gas boom could usher in a new era of American manufacturing dominance. Here's how long-term investors can benefit from the resurgence. More
Energy Independence: Fracking’s Downside
Addressing pollution concerns -- particularly about water quality -- is key to the shale boom's success. Our water is as important as our energy. We need both. More
Energy Independence: Fracking the Eagle Ford
The Eagle Ford in South Texas could give Pennsylvania and North Dakota fracking success stories a run for their money. And betting on this vast new energy source could be a portfolio-changing event. More
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All Eyes on MLPs for 2013
These high-yield darlings promise to outperform again, thanks to the sure-to-be-steady continued growth in energy infrastructure in North America. More
