Tag: Germany

 

E.On (EONGY) grabs Gazprom’s (OGZPY) gas field

Published on October 6, 2008

Gazprom (OGZPY) just sold nearly a quarter of the Yuzhno Russkoye natural gas field to Germany’s E.On (EONGY). And what did Gazprom get back for this sacrifice? It’s own stock. How did Germany’s largest utility company manage to buy into one of the world’s largest gas fields using nothing but Gazprom stock?
by Stephanie [...]

Gazprom (OGZPY) wins as the EU “unbundles”

Published on September 26, 2008

The European Union is trying to “unbundle” its energy conglomerates. Too bad it can’t do the same thing for the biggest threat to Europe’s energy supply. Gazprom (OGZPY) wins when RWE loses.
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): First, you should know that Russia owns Europe. Let’s dispell any ideas to the contrary. [...]

Real estate crisis misses farmland: Profit from the agricultural boom

Published on September 25, 2008

Farmland isn’t crashing with the rest of the real estate sector. In fact, it’s booming. How can you profit from agricultural land without buying property? And is the boom really safe?
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): A few days ago, Chris Mayer told readers that the next big boom would be in real estate… sort [...]

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.” [...]

Short the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)

Published on July 10, 2008

“A rule of thumb for trading is that major support lines normally hold while minor support levels usually break. What that means for EWG is uncertainty: a jump back to recent highs or a fall off a cliff.” — Sara Nunnally
by Sara Nunnally
Baltimore – (TFN): The iShares MSCI [...]

Foreign Investment: Follow Buffett into Germany

Published on May 21, 2008

“On a recent trip to Europe, Buffett made stops in Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. But his first priority was to meet with leaders of the German mittelstand.” — Martin Hutchinson
by Martin Hutchinson
Baltimore – (TFN): Investors have been watching Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) Chairman Warren Buffett’s moves for years to [...]

Avoid the credit crisis: Put your money in Germany

Published on January 31, 2008

"To get a correct picture of Germany, don’t listen to what Germans say about their economy. They are consistently negative… To get a more accurate picture, check the economic stats and compare them with stats from other countries." — Antony Mueller

by Antony Mueller, Whiskey and Gunpowder
Baltimore – (TFN):  Maybe [...]

Global Economic Growth: Germany reduces 2008 GDP outlook

Published on December 26, 2007

"Stagnant domestic demand — even in a growth year — is an indication that the modest growth of the past year depends on other countries' willingness to consume." — J. Christoph Amberger

by J. Christoph Amberger 
Baltimore — (TFN): In late October, the German government reduced forecasts for 2008 GDP growth from 2.4% to 2%. Apparently, [...]