Commodities
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 […]
Copper Investing: Bullish Fundamentals Are In Place…
Shiny metals are all the rage these days… Take gold for example… it’s up a staggering 28% since January 1st. Investors just can’t seem to get enough of it. A rush out of fiat currencies into the relative safety of this hard asset has given early investors remarkable returns. And don’t forget silver… it’s up […]
NAT GAS Act: US Energy Policy Needs Action
We’ve reached a defining moment in US history. The global economy is on the brink of falling into another recession. Americans need jobs. And the US government needs to cut spending and balance the budget. It seems like a no-brainer for Congress to address our energy policy. The amount of money we spend importing oil […]
Oil Investing: Chevron Is On Sale…
Wow… what a week! Just when you think the markets can’t get any wilder… they do. On Tuesday, the Dow traded in a volatile 640-point range to end up over 400 points. But the strength was a bait and switch as the market plunged 519 points on Wednesday. Amazingly, triple digit moves seem to be […]
Natural Gas Investing: Higher Prices Are Coming…
Natural gas prices are in the cellar. And they’ve been that way for quite some time. But now, I’m seeing an opportunity to profit from natural gas… I’ll tell you about it in a minute. But first, I’m sure you’re wondering why prices are so low. Advances in drilling technology are revolutionizing the natural gas […]
