Commodities
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 […]
Natural Gas Act: Is It Finally About To Pass?
The energy sector rumor mill is running at full speed. Now I’m not one for rumors, especially when it comes to investing. But I’ll admit… this one has me excited. What tidbit could possibly be so juicy? The Nat Gas Act (H.R. 1380) is once again under serious consideration by lawmakers. In case you don’t […]
Will Oil Spike To $150?
Highly uncertain European economic news is turning the US stock market into an absolute roller coaster. Case in point, the Dow spent the past two weeks trading as high as 12,272 and as low as 11,650. That’s an ultra-volatile 5% short-term trading range that’s making for a wild ride in just about every stock out […]
Oil Stock Investing: Who’s The Next Bakken Buyout?
I’ve been harping about the enormous potential of US onshore oil explorers for quite some time. And a recent buyout deal proves just how big of an investment opportunity this industry offers. I’ll give you more of those juicy details in a minute. But first, let me quickly recap what’s cooking in this industry. Consistently […]
Oil: Where’s It Going Next?
What a year for oil… Maybe you remember, crude kicked off 2011 with a bang. Social unrest in North Africa sent ‘Texas tea’ surging to $113 a barrel seemingly overnight. At the time, violent anti-government protests overcame dictatorships in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. Fears of unrest spreading to Middle Eastern oil giant Saudi Arabia had […]
Oil Stock Investing: US Onshore Oil Companies Can Boost Your Portfolio…
I’ve been talking about the benefits of investing in the onshore US shale oil and gas industry for a while now. In fact, I think buying stocks in this burgeoning industry is one of the best ways to grow your portfolio in coming years. In a minute, I’ll share two ingredients essential to picking winners […]
