http://moneycentral.msn.comInvesting & Personal Finance Articles by MSN ExpertsCopyright 2006 Microsoften-ushttp://sc.msn.com/global/c/lgpos/MSFT_pos.gifhttp://moneycentral.msn.comCommentaryYes, the sector looks scary right now, especially in the US. But take a look at the newly comfortable, and graying, classes around the world, and you may see a wealth of opportunity.Tue, 13 May 2008 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/5FinancialStocksForTheLongTerm.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/5FinancialStocksForTheLongTerm.aspxJim JubakThe petroleum giant is shying from risky exploration and spending money on buying back stock. Over the long haul, those moves could lead the company to go private or disappear.Fri, 09 May 2008 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/IsExxonMobilsFutureRunningDry.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/IsExxonMobilsFutureRunningDry.aspxJim JubakGo ahead and read those apocalyptic books on the economy if you like a good scare. But be sure you recognize fiction when you see it.Tue, 06 May 2008 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/FinancialFearsAndFairyTales.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/FinancialFearsAndFairyTales.aspxJim JubakInterest-rate cuts and $108 billion in now-arriving tax rebates may be enough to sustain the market's present rally, but their full effects won't be clear until next year.Fri, 02 May 2008 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/ADoubleDipDownturnWaitAndSee.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/ADoubleDipDownturnWaitAndSee.aspxJim Jubak