The energy giant's acquisition of XTO, once considered a boneheaded move, is now garnering analyst enthusiasm. Will other oil companies follow the lead?
Look for stocks to bounce back from Friday's fear-based selling.
Keep an eye on the industrial, telecommunications, consumer and energy sectors.
With world markets recovering and developing, the prospects for the power industry appear promising.
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The market continues its ascent. Where will the action be this week?
At the very least, Energy Transfer Partners is a rewarding dividend play. Future growth, however, is unclear.
Large stocks left other sectors in the dust last week. Look for the reverse next week.
Storms in Australia are creating an extreme scarcity with worldwide implications. At least 1 stock could profit.
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