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

October 6, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
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”

September 26, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
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

September 25, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comments 
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 [...]

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.” [...]

Short the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)

July 10, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“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

May 21, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“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

January 31, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
"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

December 26, 2007 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
"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, [...]