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Crude Rebounds
In the energy market Friday, crude for July delivery rebounded, closing at $134.62/barrel on its final day as the front-month contract, up $2.69. July reformulated gasoline rose 8.7 cents, to $3.4392/gallon.
Energy Q&A Part IV: Investing In Energy Stocks and More…
Q: “Please comment on Suntech Power Holdings. Comparing STP with KHD Humboldt Wedag, which is the better investment at this time?”
A Little Perspective on the Oil Market
It’s hard to believe now, but crude oil was under $20 a barrel back in 2002. The U.S. economy was weak, and Chinese demand hadn’t entered overdrive yet.
Oil Drops as China Ratchets up Fuel Costs
Oil futures fell yesterday (Thursday) on news that China plans to sharply reduce fuel subsidies starting today, which is expected to have an effect on demand.
A Strange New Way to Invest
Biotech is no longer just a drugs game.
Crude Plunges
In the energy market Thursday, crude for July delivery plummeted, closing at $131.93/barrel, down $4.75. July reformulated gasoline plunged 11.4 cents, to $3.3526/gallon.
A Grainy Picture
Most of us Americans are so accustomed to a world of plenty; we have a hard time imagining a world of scarcity — much less making investments based upon this idea. But the energy markets provide a very powerful example of what happens when resources become less plentiful.
Exxon Plans to Sell 2,220 Profit-Squeezed Gas Stations
High gas prices have forced Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) - the world’s largest oil company - from the retail gasoline business, the company said late Thursday afternoon.
A Pledge to Hedge: Money Morning’s Fitz-Gerald Makes Public Promise to Slash Private Power Use
As much as I poke fun at my home state of Oregon (with its decidedly liberal tendencies), it’s a phenomenal place to live. Not only are the people spectacular, so is their attitude.
A Potential Oil Sands Boom You’ve Never Heard Of
There is a map of the world on my office wall. What I like about this map is that the mapmaker paid particular attention to getting the scale right.
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