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Nothing Left to Do but Vote — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Stocks traded slightly higher on the day, led mostly by a rise in Apple, though many investors shied off big moves before tomorrow's presidential election. More 

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

On the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Metals and Mining, Semiconductor, Communications Equipment, Energy Services, and Service sectors are among the worst. More 

Transocean’s Promising Deep-Water Future

Rig-operator Transocean is increasing its focus on deep-water drilling -- a move that could set the stock back on track. More 

Are These Energy Sales A Buying Opportunity?

Oil giant BP grabbed headlines Monday with the announcement that it's selling some of its offshore oil fields to Plains Exploration to raise cash More 

Oil Stock Seadrill Offers a Big (But Risky) Dividend Investment

If you're looking for a high yield, you've found it in SeaDrill. But beware: The stock is far from dependable. More 

BPT Shows Power of Royalty Trusts in a Dividend Portfolio

The biggest concern with royalty trusts is the threat of depletion. But for BP Prudhose Bay, that day look at least a couple years away. More 

Hold Off on Transocean for Now

Trends might point to a profitable future for Transocean, but investors will lose in the short-term with RIG's Justice Department settlement. More