Monthly Archives: June 2008

Commodities Bubble?

Posted on 30. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Commodities are heading for a bubble burst?  That’s what some analysts are saying after watching the sector have the best first half since 1973.  Investors should keep in mind that trading has a great deal to do with the current … Continue reading →

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Saudi Oil Field To Open –

Posted on 29. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Another Saudi oil field is ecpected to open by the end of 2009.  The production from the new field will increase the Saudi output by over 1 million barrels a day. To view a related article, please click here: http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080629/saudi_giant_oil_field.html … Continue reading →

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Oil Hits $140 –

Posted on 26. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil moved past $140 today on comments by OPEC that it could go well above $150 before the end of the year.  This is different than the opinions of refinery executives who started buying their own shares.  Insider purchasing by … Continue reading →

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Money Moves To Commodities –

Posted on 24. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

One publisher indicated that he believed that money would continue to move into commodities and away from stocks.  This statement was made at a recent conference of Japanese investors.  The reasoning included a prediction of higher inflation rates and greater returns … Continue reading →

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Possible Attack Raises Crude –

Posted on 21. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil rose on reports of Israeli military exercises that were preparing for an attack on Iran.  It has been widely expected that there will be a bombing of the nuclear sites within Iran. To view a related article, please … Continue reading →

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Oil Tumbles –

Posted on 19. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil takes a nosedive of almost $5 dollars today.  The decline is a reaction to the news that China is hiking energy costs.  This move is likely to lower demand in a part of the world that is rapidly expanding. … Continue reading →

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Deal Journal –

Posted on 18. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Deal Journal is a Wall Street Journal blog that is well worth the RSS feed.  Deal Journal covers equity and market players with numerous posts per day. To view the blog, please click here: http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/ Jim Sutliff

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Crude Returns 697% –

Posted on 15. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil returned a whopping 697% since trading at a little over $17 a barrel in 2001.  The return on crude investments surpassed the return on dot-coms at the height of their craze. To read a related article, please click … Continue reading →

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Saudis Increase Oil –

Posted on 14. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Saudis are expected to increase oil production by a half a million barrels a day next month.  This increase will bring the Saudi production to around 10 million barrels a day.  More important than the increase is the signal … Continue reading →

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Crude Aims At $140 –

Posted on 11. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil supplies dropped 4.6 million barrels last week and the market reacted.  The price of crude ended $5 dollars higher and looks as though it wants to hit the important $140 mark.  Light trading will have an exaggerated effect … Continue reading →

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Missouri Gas Lowest In Nation –

Posted on 10. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

It has been mentioned that high gas prices are mainly due to taxes but Missouri highlights other factors.  The type of gas stations, taxes, and geography all play roles in lowering costs.  The arguments for a more broad infrastructure when … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Analyst Conference –

Posted on 8. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Private Equity Analyst conference will be held at the Waldorf Astoria on September 16th and 17th.  If you are interested in attending the conference and register by July 18th you will save $400 on the registration fee. To view the … Continue reading →

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Oil: Off To The Races –

Posted on 6. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil is yet again off to the races.  Crude oil surged more than $11 dollars today in relatively light trading.  Where the ride ends is anyone’s guess, $150? $170? $200? To view the article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=adyH27ZuDN0k&refer=home James Sutliff

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Oil Rockets $5 On Possible Rate Hike –

Posted on 5. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The European Central Bank indicated that they may raise interest rates to fight inflation.  This triggered the rise of more than five dollars for crude oil today.  If the europeans hike interest rates it could signal another slide for the … Continue reading →

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What's Behind Oil Prices?

Posted on 3. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Knowledge@Wharton had an interview with finance professor Jeremy Siegal and management professor Witold Henisz.  One of the hot topics discussed was the price of oil and the factors behing the rise.  The transcript is posted at the link below. To … Continue reading →

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