energy sector

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  Obama’s Visit to Mexico Puts Spotlight on Drugs, Security

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2013

  Six months into President Enrique Pena-Nieto's term, many foreign investors believe the country may finally be turning a corner.

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  Africa: Opportunity Beyond the S in BRICS

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  May 2, 2013

  Investors considering going a bit farther afield than EU countries, Japan and other developed markets might want to consider Africa—and not just South Africa.

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  Don’t Sell in May, Says Raymond James Strategist

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 29, 2013

  Raymond James Chief Investment Strategist Jeffrey Saut tells advisors that the strong market should continue for several months.

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  Energy Risk Equals Insurance Opportunity

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 1, 2013

  There’s a Chinese character that can be read as either risk or opportunity, and according to a report by global reinsurer Swiss Re, that’s exactly what the future in energy production presents for the insurance industry.

• On the Road to Independence

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  April 1, 2013

  The dream of energy independence for the United States of America is fast becoming a reality.

• Moving Ahead

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 1, 2013

  The United States continues to move toward energy independence with oil-and-natural gas industry exploration and production (E&P) companies playing an important role in that trend.

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  Myanmar: Once Known for Rubies, Now an Investment Hotspot

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 6, 2013

  Previously best known as Burma and for its rubies, Myanmar is now presenting international investors with ripe opportunities as the country shakes off the yoke of a military dictatorship.

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  Strategist Valliere: Economy’s Fundamentals ‘Extremely Good’

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  January 29, 2013

  Greg Valliere, at the FSI conference, said, "There was no fiscal cliff, there will be no government shutdown, there will be no debt default and the world according to the Mayan calendar did not happen.”

• Midstream MLPs: Why They Are Attractive to Investors

  By Kevin McCarthy  |  January 23, 2013

  We believe that Midstream MLPs are very attractive businesses, and we think investors should allocate a portion of their portfolios to this asset class.

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  Southern Charm in the Small-Cap Space

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  January 21, 2013

  Don’t let the easygoing, good ol’ boy charm fool you. Raise the topic of investment management, particularly in small caps, and Mark Travis' “aw-shucks” attitude quickly fades.