Editor's Note: Susser and the Future of MLPs
When Energy Transfer Partners announced its $1.8-billion acquisition of Susser Holdings last month, it was the latest in a resounding story about a financially savvy industry outsider quietly becoming one of the most aggressive downstream and convenience-store companies in the United States.
Expert Insight: Know When to Fold ‘Em
How to determine the right time to close a store; Walgreens closings set example
It’s been a tough, long slog, but the U.S. economy is finally moving reliably in the right direction. Several factors, including falling unemployment rates, growth in household income, higher housing starts and vehicle sales, as well as a projected increase in the growth rate of gross domestic product, are all positive signs.