oil and gas

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  SEC: Oil and Gas Private Securities Fraud on the Rise

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2013

  The SEC is warning investors that working with an advisor doesn’t guarantee they won’t be scammed in private oil and gas offerings.

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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.

• 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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  How to Capitalize on Shale Gas Trend: A Top Manager’s Favorite Plays

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  March 1, 2013

  The shale gas revolution is not expected to peak until 2040, a new study confirms. The T. Rowe Price New Era Fund's Tim Parker discussed how to make the most of it.

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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.

• Full Speed Ahead for Midstream MLPs

  January 23, 2013

  The role of natural gas as an energy source continues to expand as the United States moves toward energy independence.

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  Russia’s WTO Entry Spells Opportunity for Overseas Investors

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  January 17, 2013

  Russia’s entry into the World Trade Organization may be the catalyst that bridges the vast gap between the country's great investment opportunities and giant risks.

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  Deficit Reduction Deal: 3 Dueling Plans to Achieve It

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  November 14, 2012

  As the politicians prepare their negotiation stances ahead of Friday's White House budget talks, liberal and conservative economists are offering their ideas on how to solve America’s growing fiscal gap.

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  SEC Brings More Insider Trading Actions in Galleon Case

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 29, 2012

  The SEC says that it has now charged 32 defendants in its Galleon-related enforcement actions.