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Leaked info says no gas imports to China next month

August 26, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
"China stockpiled too much gas and diesel before the Olympics. And now it doesn’t need to buy any for the next month or maybe more. Yep, kids, demand just crashed through the floor." — Stephanie Grimmett by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN): And just when you thought the reawakening of the Russian bear (think grizzly, [...]

China’s new car tax could make luxury carmakers an endangered species

August 18, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
"Wait a minute, they won’t sell me a car because it’s going to be more expensive next month? The logic of the situation eludes me. But there you have it." — Stephanie Grimmett by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN):  Only in China would a car salesman refuse to sell you a big fancy foreign car. [...]

Petroleum refinery stocks set to boom on shortage

August 18, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
"The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association says the last new refinery built in the United States was Marathon Ashland’s Grayville, La., plant. And this plant was completed in 1976… Yet whenever a new project is proposed…plenty of Americans are up in arms." — David Newman Blogger’s note: Petroleum refineries have been on our [...]

The Oil Speculator Bill Could Drive Oil Prices Higher

August 6, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
"To say we are in a crisis is a massive understatement. It’s like saying there was a little fire on the Hindenburg. As oil prices surge and the ebb and flow of trading begins to catch up with the world’s growing population, we can expect to see these prices continue to climb." — [...]

The Top Five Best Gold Plays

July 31, 2008 · Filed Under Gold and Resources · Comments 
“Missing out on gold is already costing investors a pretty penny. What’s more, most experts are forecasting gold prices to rise at least another 56% by the end of this year. So, how does one profit from gold? It’s simple.” — Mike Caggeso Blogger’s note: Mike Caggeso of Money Morning recently compiled a valuable [...]

Buy DRI (TBUS) As Public Transit Expands

July 29, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
"As the number of riders grows, so too will the fleets of busses. And one small company stands to make record profits as the next generation of busses is built across the globe." — Greg Guenthner Blogger’s note: Greg Guenthner of Penny Sleuth just found a great investment for those of you looking [...]

Dollar Bear: Oil Prices and Demand Destruction

July 11, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
“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.” [...]

Gas could fall to $2 on Congress action

June 26, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
The price of retail gasoline could fall by half, to around $2 a gallon, within 30 days of passage of a law to limit speculation in energy-futures markets, four energy analysts told Congress on Monday. Baltimore — (TFN): Testifying to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Michael Masters of Masters Capital Management said that the price [...]

Oil Prices Will Reach $225

May 8, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
“The math is really simple here. We are burning through supplies at a rate that’s four times to five times faster than we’re discovering new reserves. Throw in a few [surprises]… perhaps a terrorist event… and add in the accelerating use of oil and gasoline in Third World countries, and we have [...]

Foreign Investment: Ford and GM go to China

April 30, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“Why U.S. automakers can’t import smartly designed, well-made little cars that get 50 miles per gallon into the United States is absolutely beyond my comprehension. Particularly because they already make those cars.” — Keith Fitz-Gerald Blogger’s note: Keith Fitz-Gerald is leading an investment tour through China right now. And through the magic of [...]

Oil Price Volatility: Profit from the fluctuation

April 4, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
“Gas consumption continues to rise. So how can you profit from these divergent moves in energy markets? Easier than ever before actually!” — Mike Burnick by Mike Burnick Baltimore – (TFN): Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy reported the biggest BUILD in crude oil supplies in a decade, indicating [...]

Crude Oil Prices: Is this the correction?

March 26, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
"Something’s got to give – and I’m betting it’s going to be energy. In fact, I’d say that by the end of the year, crude oil and the rest of the energy complex will suffer a long overdue correction." — Eric Roseman by Eric Roseman Baltimore – (TFN): It’s hard to believe [...]