Commodities
Oil Markets: Should The US Tap The SPR?
I sat at my desk sipping a cup of freshly made coffee this morning when I got to thinking about the energy markets. Why did my coffee remind me of the energy markets? It’s probably because this particular mug of coffee tastes like crude oil. As a matter of fact, I imagine it tastes a […]
Oil Prices: Is There Another Reason For The Surge?
The past month has been a roller coaster ride for oil prices. Political unrest in North Africa has investors sitting on the edge of their seats. First it was Egypt and the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. It was just under a month ago that protests and uncertainty in the country sent oil prices skyward. Now […]
Chemical And Fertilizer Stocks Are Leading Agriculture Stocks Higher
Round one of “food price inflation” profits have already been made. And the next round of profits should be even bigger. In particular, I like one group of stocks. Their sales and profits should soar to new heights this year. I’ll tell you who they are in a minute… But first I have to tell […]
Bakken Oil Fields: This Place Is Booming!
There’s something big happening in North Dakota. Business is flourishing in small towns across the Peace Garden State. Thousands of people are descending on the northern plains and buying up supplies at a feverish pace. Why all the commotion? It all has to do with a geologic formation called the Bakken. Oil companies are employing […]
Commodity ETFs: Are They Worth Buying?
There’s never been a better time to buy commodities. It used to be commodities were reserved for a tiny segment of the investor population. But now, thanks to commodity ETFs, anyone can trade them. And why not? We’re in the middle of a commodity bull market. Many commodities are trading at record highs. And it’s […]
Agribusiness Stocks Are Soaring As Food Prices Hit All-Time Highs
The United States Department of Agriculture just dropped a bombshell. They cut their production forecast for several crops. It’s sending corn and soybean prices to their highest level in 30 months. In fact, according to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), food prices hit an all-time high in December. Their food price index reached […]
Australian Floods Causing Coal Prices To Rise
2010 was the year of crazy weather. We had a severe drought in Russia, massive flooding in Pakistan, and unexpected frost in Texas… just to name a few. The unusual conditions pushed some commodity prices to record highs. Well, it looks like Mother Nature isn’t going to loosen her grip in 2011. We’re already seeing […]
Are Coffee Prices Going Higher in 2011?
There’s a good chance you’ve had at least a sip of coffee today. You might even be enjoying a cup while reading this article. But have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to produce a cup of coffee? What about the price you paid for your coffee? Do you notice if the price […]
Rising Gas Prices: Why It Isn’t Going To Let Up…
My family and I took a road trip to the Los Angeles area to visit family last week. The drive was a nice get-away from the dry desert landscape of Phoenix to the California coast. I made a startling discovery during my little road trip… Driving in the LA area is a nightmare. I used […]
