Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

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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CFTC Probe Continues –

Posted on 31. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is looking at the manipulation of the cotton futures market.  This development came after priced surged for reasons that were not clearly apparent.  The CTFC is also looking at the crude oil market for … Continue reading →

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Crude Heads South –

Posted on 27. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil has fallen more trhan $2 dollars today due to a belief that there is lower demand in America.  The United States is the largest consumer of crude oil and higher prices could be taking a toll on the … Continue reading →

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Oil Takes A Break –

Posted on 22. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil took a break today and retreated from an all-time high.  For quite some time we have felt that investors have been driving the rise in oil prices and that argument is catching on with analysts.  In an article by … Continue reading →

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Oil soars Again And Again –

Posted on 21. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil rallied again today breaking through the $134 dollar mark.  The rally was sparked by an inventory surprise that showed crude falling millions of barrels.  The market had expected a slight increase in supplies.  Much of this is still just … Continue reading →

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Some Hedge Funds Have Trouble Ahead –

Posted on 20. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The increased number of defaults in Junk Bonds are causing a concern for some hedge funds.  The price of swaps has been soaring and that has a direct effect on some of the players involved. To view the article, please … Continue reading →

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