Commodities
Natural Gas Investing: Private Equity Firms Smell Blood
No doubt about it, the past two years have been a complete disaster for many natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies. With the price of their product falling through the floor, producers are taking it on the chin. Revenues are sinking, margins are getting mauled, and balance sheets are broken- all due to the […]
Natural Gas Investing: Private Equity Firms Smell Blood!
No doubt about it, the past two years have been a complete disaster for many natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies. With the price of their product falling through the floor, producers are taking it on the chin. Revenues are sinking, margins are getting mauled, and balance sheets are broken- all due to the […]
Oil Stocks: Are You Ready For A Rally?
No doubt about it, the S&P 500 is having a great run. Even if you factor in the recent correction, the widely watched index is up a hefty 11.4% since the start of the year. That’s an incredible four-month rally no matter how you slice it… But as impressive as 2012’s broad market performance has […]
Natural Gas Slump: How Much Longer Can It Last?
Natural gas explorer Chesapeake Energy (CHK) shocked investors earlier this week. Reuters revealed the company’s CEO, Aubrey McClendon, borrowed $1.1 billion against CHK owned wells in recent years. McClendon’s actions wouldn’t be a big deal if it weren’t for the fact he took these personal loans without telling CHK investors. The company denies allegations of […]
Oil Rally: Is A 2008 Repeat In The Cards?
In case you haven’t noticed, bulls are still in control of the oil market… After bottoming at $94 a barrel in late 2011, crude cruised higher to hit $110 in late February. Prices have since pulled back, but oil’s still trading north of $105… not cheap by any standards. The primary market-moving factor is the […]
Natural Gas Tech Stocks: NAT GAS Act Speculation Has Investors Excited
So far, 2012 is a bullish investor’s dream… US markets spent the better part of January and the first few weeks of February going straight up… literally. Due to this broad-based surge, stocks in multiple industries are rewarding investors with stellar gains. Homebuilders, Biotechs, Solar… they’re all kicking off 2012 with a bang. If you […]
Oil Market Analysis: Oil Bulls Have Control…
Much like stocks, commodities are giving investors a reason to celebrate this year. Thanks to a falling US Dollar, hard assets are racking up substantial 2012 gains. Since January 17th, the dollar index has fallen just over 3%… That may not seem like much, but this relatively small dollar drop is spurring specific commodities to […]
Energy Stocks: Coming Mideast War To Send Oil Prices Soaring!
It’s an ordinary Wednesday morning in Tehran, Iran. Thousands of everyday Iranians are making their way through heavy rush-hour traffic, trying to get to work on time. Out of nowhere a motorcycle bearing two riders weaves its way through the cluster of vehicles clogging the busy streets. All of a sudden, the rider on back […]
Silver Rally: What’s Going On?
Have you noticed the trading action in silver lately? The white metal is kicking off 2012 with a bang. In fact, it’s up 24% since the start of the year. That’s a sweet short-term rally no matter how you slice it. What’s going on? Why are investors suddenly so interested in silver again? After all, […]
Solar Investing: Solar’s Up Huge… What’s Going On?
Alternative energy investors are keenly aware that 2011 was a disaster for solar manufacturers. A global solar cell supply glut sent panel prices plunging. As a result, profit margins at the world’s top solar cell makers dropped like a stone. Not surprisingly, investors decreased their exposure to solar stocks in a big way. Nearly every […]
