It is natural to reflect on the events of the current year as it draws to a close. As we wrap up activities at The Rational Walk for 2010, we present a brief update for readers regarding the status of ...

We recently published an in-depth article covering how investors can use Amazon's Kindle 3 for reading SEC filings. The approach outlined in the article can be a viable solution for investors who would like to save paper, but it only ...

Much of what we do as investors involves studying businesses and critically evaluating the returns that are likely based on management's competitive strategy. The elusive search for true "moats" is often frustrated by quick technological change which can make yesterday's ...

The shale gas boom in the United States has been something of a mixed blessing for independent oil and gas companies. While new technology has opened up vast new areas of exploration and production, natural gas prices have been in ...

The holiday season is a good time to revisit books that have been read during the past year and plan reading lists for the new year. The eleven selections listed in this article are mostly recent books focusing on finance, ...