Emerging markets, we're told, are the best bet for riding out the ongoing economic storm. Investors should therefore be afraid. Very afraid.Since global equity markets swooned this March, stocks

"I'd rather be a hammer than a nail."- Paul ThornMortality. Legacy. Purpose. Passion. These are some of the words that continue to resonate after last week’s somber celebration. 

Whether from the Pickens Plan or CNGNow commercials, you've probably heard the relatively new buzz surrounding compressed natural gas, or CNG. This could undoubtedly prove an immediate and viable sol

Occasionally I like to sit and contemplate the bigger picture, which is typically sparked by a chart digging session that is less than inspiring. Since just about every sector I see is entering or has

Minyan Peter is discussing The Courage to Choose: I believe that in time, historians will define the last twenty years in America as the “Age of Aspiration” where, thanks to unpreceden

Prof. Shedlock's bearish read of the commercial real estate market is proving increasingly correct. Yesterday in his blog he noted that deals simply are not getting done, which creates a val

Stocks to watch for Friday, December 28, 2007: Anadarko Petroleum (APC) aid it completed a $2.2 billion monetization of its midstream asset portfolio and will use the proceeds to reduce acquisi

At the beginning of 2007, Gold was priced below the $650 mark. After a steadily increasing and flirting with $850, the commodity has broken a flag pattern into year-end.Minyanville's profess

Morning Perspective: China’s Energy Focus AP reports China promised Wednesday to give “top priority to developing renewable energy.” In a 44-page report, the Chinese government said

Stocks to watch for Thursday, December 27, 2007: Apple (AAPL) shares surpassed the $200 mark yesterday, reaching a new all-time high. The company attributes the stock's growth to strong sa