Commodities
The Next Natural Gas Takeover Target?
Exxon Mobil (XOM) shocked the investment world this week. The world’s largest publicly traded oil company has agreed to buy XTO Energy (XTO) in an all stock deal for $31 billion. XTO is one of the largest natural gas producers in the U.S. This is just the latest sign of the growing importance of natural […]
The One Question I Didn’t Want To Ask…
I stood on an industrial site in the LA basin a few years back. It was a large, open field surrounded by a chain link fence. Right in the middle sat three large shipping containers. The sun was out and it was getting warm. I was regretting my decision to wear a suit and tie. […]
Did You Grab These Gains?
Right now I’m thinking more about Thanksgiving than the markets. I love the Thanksgiving holiday. My family always hosts a big gathering. Last year my family, extended family, and friends numbered 38 people for the big feast. This year it’s going to be more of the same. So many people attend we have tables everywhere. […]
Solar Stocks Are Heating Up
Solar stocks are starting to show some upside momentum. A brighter demand outlook and better than expected earnings are breathing life into the sector. And, I’ve found three beaten down solar stocks ready to rebound. (I’ll give you all the details in a moment…) Improving business conditions are welcome news for the beleaguered solar industry. […]
Buy Silver At A 71% Discount!
I know a lot of our readers closely follow the commodity markets. The one commodity I get asked about most is Gold. Ultimately, everyone wants to know where Gold is heading… or how high it can go. The questions have only accelerated since Gold crossed the psychologically important $1,000 level. There is one primary reason […]
Did You Make $1,835 Trading Gold?
This morning I sat in my office watching the sunrise. The market was just opening and I was mulling over in my mind what to write about today. I started thinking back over the hundreds of articles I’ve written and all the recommendations, suggestions, and predictions I’ve made. Clearly some have been better than others. […]
Global Demand For Nickel Skyrocketing!
A silent revolution’s taking place in the commodity markets these days. After experiencing huge volatility in the last 18 months, commodities are marching steadily higher. But, most investors aren’t paying attention. Take Nickel for example. The price of Nickel is skyrocketing. I’ll bet you had no idea. It’s happening under the radar of the big […]
Profit From The Future Of Energy
You might remember I spent a number of years working in the alternative energy industry as an investment banker. I helped raise money for companies trying to change the world. I introduced CEOs with great ideas to money managers wanting to back cutting edge technology. I researched technologies that many experts had never even heard […]
What Diamond Producers Are Saying About The Market
I found myself in a little strip mall in the Phoenix area. I sat down right in front of the glass countertop. Across the counter was Scott. I noticed the big gold rings on his fingers. Stretching out his hand, he gave me a neatly folded piece of paper. My stomach jumped right into my […]
How To Make Money Moving Oil
Over the weekend, I was discussing different investment strategies with a friend. We sat on the couch sipping coffee and debating the pros and cons of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. The discussion took an interesting turn… we started discussing an investment most people have never heard of – MLPs. So, I know what […]