Oil and Energy
CNBC.com plugs refiners Valero (VLO) and Tesoro (TSO) — our Hot Stock Confidential Pick remains best-kept secret!
Published on July 28, 2008
Despite increasing media coverage of oil refiner stocks such as Valero (VLO) and Tesoro (TSO), our Hot Stock Confidential refiner pick is the industry’s best-kept secret!
Riding wave energy to gains: A TFN Smart Trading Video
Published on July 26, 2008
U.S. What should investors do? Martin Hutchinson of The Money Map Report gives his expert view – and tells investors where to turn.
Supply, demand and the lure of desperation: Insiders are preparing for major drops in oil prices
Published on July 25, 2008
Oil right now is the Obama of commodities: The one remaining thing left bobbing in a sea of ennui and disenchantment. Lightweight yet full of perceived potential usages. An object of hope for the drowning, the desperate, the drifting. And those who prefer the rainbow sheen of surface refraction to deeper exploration.
Brazilian Oil Bonanza
Published on July 25, 2008
U.S. What should investors do? Martin Hutchinson of The Money Map Report gives his expert view – and tells investors where to turn.
Why is America’s #1 Oil & Gas Investment Banker Buying into this New Renewable Energy?
Published on July 23, 2008
“The idea of harnessing the ocean’s power has been around for decades, but only recently have governments, investors and industries begun to embrace it as a feasible technology… The outlook is promising and investment in companies that provide this technology is spiking.” – E/The Environmental Magazine
By Jeff Siegel, Chief Research Analyst, Alternative Energy Speculator
Matt [...]
China’s Coal Cos. Spark U.S. M&A Boom
Published on July 22, 2008
“In the next 12 months there will be an unprecedented amount of both domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. U.S. reserves are undervalued relative to those in the rest of the world.” — Wilbur Ross, International Coal Group chairman
by Jason Simpkins
Baltimore — (TFN): The recent buyout of Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR) by Cleveland [...]
Smart money moves out of oil
Published on July 21, 2008
Quietly, hedge funds and company insiders are moving into position to profit from an imminent drop in oil prices. Institutions and private profiteers are loading up on oil refinery shares. Find out where they invest.
Can Utilities Save Your Portfolio?
Published on July 18, 2008
“Utilities and banks have been the traditional “widow and orphan” stocks. In the case of utilities, they are regulated, their profits are practically set by local governments, and they pay dividends.” — Andrew Mickey
by Andrew Mickey
Baltimore — (TFN): Times are certainly tough. David Dreman, a leading money manager who oversees about $15 billion, said, ”Between inflation [...]
Grab Uranium on the Cheap
Published on July 16, 2008
“Uranium is the best hope for long-term cheap and clean energy. You will want to have long-term involvement in it.” — Russell McDougal
Blogger’s note: Russell McDougal of Investor’s Daily Edge recently began a series of articles on his “Fave Five” commodities. In his first installment, Russell talked about precious metals, [...]
Profit from the Solar Energy Index ETF (TAN)
Published on July 15, 2008
“While many solar companies have been beaten down this year, the industry still shows great promise. Solar currently generates less than 1 percent of America’s power needs, which means there is plenty of room for growth.” — Christian Hill
by Christian Hill
Baltimore – (TFN): The world of exchange [...]
The New Technology that Could Replace the Gas-Powered Car
Published on July 14, 2008
“No, it won’t be flying cars, hydrogen cells, or teleporting atom machines…although those would be fun… Instead, we’re talking about simple energy and cost-efficient cars.” — Mark Louie
Blogger’s note: With oil above $140, we know something has to give. And that something may be new technology in our cars. Perhaps your [...]
Dollar Bear: Oil Prices and Demand Destruction
Published on July 11, 2008
“Many on Wall Street are cheering the possibility that further “demand destruction” will ultimately lead to significantly lower oil prices. After all, this is basic economics. Prices are a function of supply and demand, and as demand drops, prices must follow. This is simple logic, wrongly applied.” [...]
Can We Make Cleaner Coal?
Published on July 11, 2008
“The black rock is under attack from governments, scientists and ordinary citizens throughout the world. And with no end in sight, our main source of electricity is in serious jeopardy.” — Greg Guenthner
by Greg Guenthner
Baltimore – (TFN): By a wide margin, the United States has the largest coal [...]
Buy This Municipal Bonds Fund
Published on July 9, 2008
“High-yield municipal bonds that fund the construction of hospitals and schools are riskier than bonds that fund basic state and local governments. But they’re returning 3% more than safer munibonds.” — Ann Sosnowski
by Ann Sosnowski
Baltimore – (TFN): After a year of free fall, is it time to buy munibonds now?
It [...]
The Real Reason Oil Prices Are So High
Published on July 9, 2008
“Unfortunately, one of the biggest ‘culprits’ garnering much of the blame has been the oil speculators. Congress has decided to make them the scapegoat for our energy concerns, and unfortunately many under-educated members of the public are beginning to lap it up.” — Byron King
by Byron King
Baltimore [...]
CNOOC (CEO) Buys Awilco (AWLCF) for $2.5 Billion
Published on July 8, 2008
“I think 85 kroner a share is a good price. They’re very interested in Awilco’s jack-up rigs, seven of which will be available to be leased by clients next year.” — Stian Eliassen, Carnegie ASA analyst
by Jason Simpkins
Baltimore – (TFN): After a disappointing string of failed takeovers, CNOOC Ltd. (CEO:NYSE) has reignited [...]
Who Wins If Oil Prices Hit $200?
Published on July 3, 2008
“The sad truth is if you drive your own car, buying gas is actually more of a necessity than buying milk or bread. Also, lately we’ve all been watching gas prices because oil prices have nearly tripled since just last year.” — Sean Hyman
by Sean Hyman
Baltimore – (TFN): Off [...]
Bubble economics: Oil soars as coal and oil refiners plummet
Published on July 2, 2008
Speculators continued to inflate the oil bubble to new heights, leaving today’s bathtub ring at above $144 a barrel after the government reported a bigger-than-expected drop in U.S. supplies.
TFN Special Report: Three tiny energy companies set for major gains
Published on July 2, 2008
TINY ENERGY COMPANY #1: THE DRILLER
As the big energy providers desperately seek more untapped sources of oil and natural gas, there has been an epic jump in demand for drilling services providers. This Houston-based driller that operates 28 land rigs in ten countries and 18 barge rigs in the inland waters of [...]
Of Course Speculators Caused the Oil Prices Spike!
Published on July 1, 2008
“The arguments that have hoodwinked smart people into believing that oil prices are justified are so flawed, it makes me wonder what kind of mass hypnosis has come over us.” — Andrew Gordon
by Andrew Gordon
Baltimore – (TFN): It’s just plain wrong that oil speculators are having no [...]
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