Monthly Archives: August 2008

Hurricane Gustav May Shutdown Oil –

Hurricane Gustav may hit the gulf oil and natural gas harder than Katrina.  Gustave is expected to be a category 4 or 5 when it hits the offshore oil installations this weekend.  Evacuations have already begun and the return time … Continue reading

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Worse Than Katrina?

Jim Rouiller, a senior enrgy meteorologist has stated that, “A land strike to the west of New Orleans will place this great city within the most dangerous part of the storm, Gustav has the potential to generate much more damage … Continue reading

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Russian Aggression & Lower Dollar –

Oil is yet again on the march upward.  Oil broke the $120 mark after rising over $6 in early morning trading.  A lower dollar helped a charge that was fueled by concerns over Russian aggression. To view a related article, … Continue reading

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CME & NYMEX Approve Merger –

CME and Nymex shareholders voted to approve the merger.  CME is the world’s largest derivative exchange and NYMEX is the energy and metals market.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/topstories/feeds/reuters/2008/08/18/2008-08-18T204808Z_01_N18475834_RTRIDST_0_CME-NYMEX-VOTE-URGENT.html James Sutliff

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Pickens Meets Obama –

T. Boone Pickens has met with Obama to discuss possible energy policies.  This is similar to a meeting that he had with McCain just one week ago.  Pickens is the founder of BP Capital and is also a billionaire who helped … Continue reading

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Double-Down On Hedge Funds –

States are starting to double their bets on hedge fund investments.  In recent years, hedge funds have taken a hit as have the state funds which invested in them.  An attempt to regain losses by doubling your bet on a … Continue reading

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Retailers Rise –

Oil jumped as much as four dollars today due to an inventory surpise and a weaker dollar.  Crude oil inventories fell 400,000 barrels and gasoline stocks fell 6.4 million barrels.  These numbers were not in line with expectations.  The weaker … Continue reading

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UPS Takeover –

UPS is in talks with TNT for a $15 billion dollar takeover.  This would lead to a massive change in the structure of the market segment.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a4mIGNELa0lk&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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Stocks Gain As Oil Drops –

Stocks posted big gains on the heels of much lower oil prices.  Oil fell almost $5 again today which is due to the bleak economic outlook.  Oil traders make money from volatily so more price swings should be expected.  The … Continue reading

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Solar Power At Night –

Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of solar power.  Further development is needed but the findings indicate that it may be possible to better store solar power so that it can be used at night as well … Continue reading

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Crude And Copper Lead Slide –

Prices for crude oil and copper led to a slide in the commodities segment.  Crude oil was down almost $3 which is an additional decline from the slide it took on Monday. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601213&sid=atQu9RDynR1g&refer=home … Continue reading

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Storm Has Limited Effect –

Even with a tropical storm closing in on gulf refineries oil still fell over $5 at one point today.  The storm coupled with tensions in Iran would normally make for expensive oil but supplies are rising.  Rising supplies and predictions … Continue reading

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Auction Rate Securities –

For investors with funds in Citibank associated with auction rate securities there is reason to watch the news.  New York State Attorney General Coumo is said to be preparing charges against Citibank for fraud in marketing and sales. To view … Continue reading

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Oil Demand Softens –

Oil demand looks as though it is showing signs of weakness.  As demand softens the price should continue to fall.  Weaker demand coupled with legistlation looking to curb speculation, should prove to lower prices. To view a related article, please … Continue reading

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