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The standoff between major global energy producers that has created an oil glut is set to continue next year in full force, as much because of the U.S. as of OPEC.

U.S. stocks opened lower Monday, giving up some of Friday's big gains, while oil prices continued to slide.

Peter Lynch, the onetime mutual-fund rock star who retired from running Magellan 25 years ago, says the famous advice to "invest in what you know, like Peter Lynch," isn't quite so simple.

A better-than-expected U.S. jobs report on Friday cleared the way for the Fed to raise interest rates and led to gains in Asia markets.

Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden are in talks to combine, in a deal that would unite makers of products like Sharpie markers, Graco baby strollers and Mr. Coffee machines.

The traditional mix of equities and bonds is unlikely to deliver true diversification for investors in an economic environment that is more volatile then in recent decades. A deep understanding of economic, political and...

Among the endangered species in Sweden are the gray wolf, European otter—and cash. Back in June, I shared with you the story of how, in 1661, the Scandinavian monarchy became the first country in the world to issue pap...

Many of the world's richest and smartest billionaire investors are trading down to the middle class, ponying up a collective hundreds of billions of dollars to buy up pantry staples like ketchup and mac & cheese, recessi...

While most retailers are right to fear Amazon.com, Costco has a significant edge over both traditional and online rivals.

Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Monday, shares of Consumer Products companies are outperforming other sectors, higher by 0.7%. Within that group, Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASD: GMCR) and Estee Lauder Co...

The worst performing sector as of midday Monday is the Energy sector, showing a 5.3% loss. Within that group, Williams Cos Inc (NYSE: WMB) and ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss ...

Armed terrorists and crazies are preying upon the masses of a largely unarmed citizenry. A survey by the Pew Research Center shows a secular decline in gun ownership in the U.S. from 29% of the population in 1970 to 22%...

While many market experts were anticipating some respite from the ongoing oil slump after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries? December meeting in Vienna, their hopes seem to have been in vain. The OPEC...

The FTSE 100 spends another session in negative territory as oil prices hit seven-year lows.

Time Warner?s HBO network has seen phenomenal growth in the past few years, led by the success of its original programming. The premium network generates revenues primarily from subscription fees collected from pay-TV se...

Under Armour, a developer and distributor of athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories, has enjoyed an excellent spell over the last few years. The company has posted an increase of over 20% in top-line growth for 22 c...

An energy-sector rout intensified as mild weather forecasts sent oil and natural-gas prices plunging and prompted widespread selling of energy-company shares.

Oil prices plunged to near seven-year lows Monday on expectations that producers around the world will continue pumping crude at near-record levels in an already oversupplied market.

Same-store sales growth for H1FY16 at 4% is the lowest against the previous five fiscal years' performance

Earnings manipulation is prevalent throughout the ranks of publicly-traded companies. CFOs have admitted to manipulating earnings and the ongoing Valeant Pharmaceuticals scandal continues to expose the creative ways comp...

AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per common share, which represents an increase of 21%. The common dividend will be payable on January 15, 2016 to the shareholders of record at the close...

If prices remain depressed or soften further, it can weigh on realizations in the December quarter