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Rail Industry: Why I'm Interested in Regionals

KSU is reported to be in negotiations with the Mexican authorities about access to a Pacific Ocean port to be used to transport goods to the USA bypassing California's high priced port fees. What info do you have?

Which Dividend Stocks Are Relatively Safe?

Don't overlook WIN and CTL. They are growing in the rural areas and pay excellent dividends. The majors get all the ink, but these companies deliver the cash.

Jon Hykawy: Lithium Leading the Charge in Batteries

Stick with SQM. They are the elephant.

Nibbling on Natural Gas, Concerned about Atlas Pipeline Partners

For safety in numbers AND dividends, check out TYY and FEN. This move also lets you avoid the onerous tax problems associated with owning master partnerships outright,e.g. APL.

5 Dividend Stocks for Those that Missed the Rally

Many mixed signals are floating around about GE. Most that I have read are negative. The reason is GE's financial unit is on thin ice and likely to drag the whole company down.

Morgan Stanley's Wang Misreads China

It is never too late to pick up more shares in FXI. This is a basket of the best companies in China that are as "safe" as you can find.

Coming Soon: Banking Crisis of Historic Proportions

I believe the safest way to be involved in banks is through owning the "basket" of top players held in KBE. Banks will always be with us. Don't be without some exposure to them.

A Long Look at Lithium: Chile's SQM Poised for Growth

I think that SQM has the most going for it. Besides lithium, they are a force in MANY minerals that are in demand and the reserves to expand as the market grows.

Expect Big Gains from Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile

SQM should become the best commodity play other than perhaps BHP. What gives SQM the edge is that their products are unique and scarce.

Linn, Tortoise Energy: Risk vs. Reward

TYG's assets are relatively fixed ( pipelines, etc ) whereas LINE"s assets are depleting. So, for me TYG is the best over the long haul.

A Look at Two Oil & Gas ADRs: Repsol and Sasol

Repsol has a significant stake in the Brazilian sub-salt area. This is a BIG plus given the large reserves potential. Between the two companies mentioned, Repsol is the best bet for the future.

Stress Testing: What's Your Bank's AQ?

I question why the bank ratings do not take into consideration their TOTAL strength, not just the parochial. For example, SBP Santander is really not a weak bank. To get the full disclosere, the holding company's strength should be included. In this example. STD Santander not SBP Santander should be graded.

Three Value Stocks

BBT is a safe way to own bank stocks. It behaves like a good bank should. One other that I think is well managed is JPM. Jamie Dimon is the only banker amoung the "big" boys that seems to have any idea of how to run a bank.

JPMorgan Chase Lays Off 12,000 and Blames WaMu

Terrible article.....enough said !!!

S&P 500 Buy and Sell Ratings

For the now and then: BBT and JPM !!!