We all know about the challenges Barack Obama faces as President elect. But David Fessler says he also has an incredible opportunity to “turn the recession ship around.” David selects seven companies in the infrastructure and clean energy sectors that will profit most from an Obama ‘New Deal’.

It was a rare winning session across the board during Wednesday trading on the Canadian markets. For the tale of the tape, the TSX Exchange rallied 1.44%, while the TSX Gold Index surged 6.2% and the TSX Venture Exchange, Canada’s largest junior exploration bourse, added 1.03% with the declining issuers beating out the advancers by a 425 to 414 margin on volume of 114 million shares traded.

Q: “Please comment on Suntech Power Holdings. Comparing STP with KHD Humboldt Wedag, which is the better investment at this time?”

Even I was stunned when I saw the Financial Times and the headline said, “Oil Futures Near $140 Amid Fears of Shortage.” As Robin used to say, “Holy smokes, Batman!”