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Energy Independence: Fracking the Eagle Ford

The Eagle Ford in South Texas could give Pennsylvania and North Dakota fracking success stories a run for their money. And betting on this vast new energy source could be a portfolio-changing event. More 

A Canadian Play on Vietnam’s Energy Riches

Talisman is beaten down now, but its long-term potential in Southeast Asia could change that. Forward-looking investors take note. More 

Can Conoco’s Divide-and-Conquer Plan Win?

Spinning off its refining business to focus exclusively on producing oil and gas, particularly in North America, could be brilliant -- or short-sighted. More 

Energy Independence: Alaska Heats Up

New technology is giving America's biggest energy player new life -- both onshore and in newly opened Arctic waters. Here's how the region could develop. More 

Why Delta’s Oil Refinery May Not Have Wings

Trying to ensure a more plentiful and cheaper fuel supply is a bold move, but there's a lot of devilish stuff in the complex arrangement's details. More 

Fortune 500: This Year’s Top 10

American businesses are rebounding. Here's a look at the companies that made the most recent list of Fortune's 500. More 

Where Did Warren Buffett Go Wrong?

Berkshire's returns trailed the S&P 500 for the third straight year, leaving many to question where Warren Buffett has come up short. The answer is a little buried. More