Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Private Equity Source –

Posted on 18. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Dow Jones has a new database tracking the private equity segment.  Private Equity Source is expected to assist private equity firms, hedge funds, investment bankers and all related service providers.  Almost 8,000 private equity backed companies over the last 3 … Continue reading →

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Bush Heads To Saudi Arabia –

Posted on 16. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Pesident Bush is heading to Saudi Arabia and one of the main topics will be an increase in oil production by OPEC.  Saudi Arabia has the ability to increase OPECs production due to their percentage vote in OPEC.  Also, they … Continue reading →

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Prediction: Crude Oil

Posted on 13. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Prediction: Oil prices will spike in the near term with continued global unrest and a greater focus on speculation. The speculation component in oil prices will have an effect on the volatility and not the underlying price.  Therefore, the price … Continue reading →

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Crude Price Chart: 1861-2008

Posted on 11. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes has a chart of crude oil prices from 1861-2008. To view the site, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/business/2005/11/01/oil-prices-1861-today-real-vs-nominal_flash.html Jim Sutliff

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Oil In Record Territory –

Posted on 7. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil prices conitnue to move higher and into record territory.  The effect is being felt by the overrall stock market. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2008/05/07/ap4981171.html Jim Sutliff

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Hedge Fund Fees –

Posted on 3. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

It is reported that investors are looking to cut out the middelman when it comes to investing to hedge funds.  Funds of Funds will not like this news since they are the middleman.  Investors can look directly to the hedge … Continue reading →

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British Refinery Strike Ends –

Posted on 29. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The refinery strike in Great Britain that sent oil prices rising a couple of days ago is over.  This had a cooling effect on oil prices today and could help spur a decline if the Fed doesn’t lower rates tomorrow.  … Continue reading →

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Crude Inventory Rises –

Posted on 23. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil supplies rose by over 2 million barrels exceeding expectations.  However, Gasoline and Distillates stocks declined.  To view a related article, please click here: http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/23/markets/oil_eia/?postversion=2008042311 JamesvSutliff

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Islamic Finance-

Posted on 22. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Islamic Finance is a growing at over 10% a year.  Currently, the estimate is that over $500 billion in assets fall in this category.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/markets/2008/04/21/islamic-finance-sharia-islamic-finance-islamicfinance08-cx_ee_mn_0421islam_land.html Jim Sutliff

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Hedge Funds Attract $16.5 Billion –

Posted on 21. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hedge Funds brought in $16.5 billion in the first quarter.  This is the lowest for a quarter since 2005.  Lack of investor enthusiam is blamed for the numbers.  However, these numbers are still indicative the strong appeal of hedge funds.  … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Produces Crude –

Posted on 19. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Global warming has helped to reveal large deposits of crude oil in Greenland.  In an ironic twist, global warming seems to have been an aid to the discovery of oil deposits in Greenland.  The initial thaw in the 1990s allowed … Continue reading →

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Inventory Falls –

Posted on 16. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil supplies fell almost two and a half million barrels last week.  This was a surprise since supplies were expected to increase.  Also, refinery activity fell to a surprisingly low level. To view a related article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Moves –

Posted on 14. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Even with the credit crunch the private equity sector rolls forward.  Dealmaking still happens and money still flows in the funds. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.wwj.com/Private-Equity-Cash-Rolls-In/1987927″>\r\nhttp://www.wwj.com/Private-Equity-Cash-Rolls-In/1987927</a>\r\n<br Jim Sutliff

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Oil Rockets –

Posted on 9. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil soared after an inventory report showed a steep decline in supplies rather than the gain that was expected.  This should not have a lasting effect when traders take into account the supply gains of the previous week.  A number … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead –

Posted on 8. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

To check out the market data due out on Wednesday visit CNBC.  It’s a good article that covers a wide range of markets. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/24020208 Jim Sutliff

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