After years of fighting for a massive Air Force contract, one company bows out and hands the business to its rival.

Despite lackluster demand in the recession, this company still made huge profits. Now, as economies recover in the months and years ahead, this company is positioned for a nice windfall.

Wait until you see how a small change in the way "pink sheet" stocks are listed opens up a fertile hunting ground for income investors. I've even flagged one intriguing pick that comes thanks to the recent change.

In the quest for emerging markets with long-term potential, the BRIC powerhouses of Brazil, Russia, India and China almost always take center stage. Rarely do you see much ink devoted to this up-and-coming country.

A recent lunch meeting with an old friend left me with a few questions about how to earn a high yield from oil companies. What I uncovered could be the secret key to fattening your income stream courtesy of crude.

This billionaire has a history of creating shareholder value. A new plan to combine three of his businesses could spell profits for investors who get in first.

This British firm has inked two deals that give it exclusive access to a massive new oil field that has yet to produce a dry hole.

This developed nation sports a long history as one of the world's best-performing stock markets, topping the S&P 500 for more than 100 years. But the best part is the attractive 6%, 7%, and even 8%-plus dividend yields this country provides.

This one of a kind company has remained strong through the twin ravages of the Great Recession and the Swine Flu virus. Now, as these problems fade, this great dividend payer is about to get even better.

One of the best positioned banks in the world for growth also happens to pay a fat dividend. Located amid the fastest growing economies in the world and on the cusp of the worldwide economic recovery, this bank could grow by leaps and bounds.