Goosing infrastructure companies isn’t anything new. It’s been going on since 2003, when the U.S.’ “shock and awe” offensive overwhelmed Iraqi forces and resulted in negligible casualties. It was too easy. The casualties came later.

“Global Demand for Oil to Plummet,” screams a recent Financial Times headline.   Huh?  No it won’t.  Who are they trying to kid?

Quote of the week: I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph. – Shirley Temple

Here are eight stocking stuffers to unwrap.