Wind Power Gets a Favorable Breeze From the Mideast

With oil prices soaring on the region’s turmoil, alternative energy such as wind is again gaining attention. But wind technology hasn’t been standing still: Its power output worldwide jumped by 22% last year. However, it’s stil…

Leaping Gas Prices Have Drivers Hitting the Brakes

As pump prices shoot higher each day, signs of motorists rationing gas purchases have begun springing up around the country. People are buying fewer gallons per fill up and paying more in cash than with credit. Clearly, motoris…

The Mideast Mess Could Make U.S. Markets Look Better

Investors sure have plenty of worries these days. But here’s a key point to keep in mind: While higher energy prices will restrain overall global growth, they could hurt emerging markets far worse than the U.S. — and that diff…