Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

MarketWatch Conference –

Posted on 11. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A recent MarketWatch article on investing tips for alternative assets discussed viewpoints of money managers.  Money managers at a MarketWatch conference stated that emerging markets will lead to further growth in commodities.  The market demand for products will cause the demand … Continue reading →

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Chrysler IPO Delayed –

Posted on 3. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

According to CEO Sergio Marchionne, an initial public offering for Chrysler will most likely happen in 2012.  Marchionne stated that Chrysler would need a longer track record of success and that equity markets needed to improve for an IPO.  Sergio Marchionne is … Continue reading →

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Stocks Slide On Economic Data –

Posted on 1. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 300 points after a weak jobs report.  The jobs report was followed by the Institute for Supply Management factory index that indicated a slow pace of expansion for U.S. manufacturing.  Yields for ten year Treasury … Continue reading →

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Euro Loses Ground –

Posted on 30. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro lost ground against other major currencies as the Greek debt crisis concerned traders.  Also, European stocks were flat or showed slight declines in light trading on Monday. To read a related Reuters article, please click here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/30/us-markets-global-idUSTRE71H0EB20110530 James … Continue reading →

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Greek Bonds Drop –

Posted on 23. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The economic conditions in Greece are forcing the Greek government to accelerate asset sales.  The asset sales coupled with budget cuts totaling 6 billion euros are hoped to win more aid.  The debt crisis in Europe is also having an effect on domestic markets.  … Continue reading →

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Municipal Bonds Rebound –

Posted on 17. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Municpal bonds have rebounded over the last month with yields for AAA rated munis falling for 25 consecutive trading days.  Investors are willing to accept slightly more risk to achieve greater returns than from safe U.S. Treasuries.  The tax free component of municipal bonds is another factor … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Inventories Jump –

Posted on 11. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil inventories jumped 3.8 million barrels according to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy.  The increase was more than three times the 1.2 million barrels that was predicted by analysts.  Market factors also weighed on oil prices and the … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Falls On Inventory Data –

Posted on 4. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell after an Energy Department report indicated that inventories rose 3.42 million barrels.  The increase puts crude oil inventories at their highest levels since last October.  A Bloomberg survey of analysts had predicted a rise in crude inventories of 2 million barrels.  … Continue reading →

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Exxon Mobil Profit Soars –

Posted on 1. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Exxon Mobil reported earnings on Thursday that indicated a very strong first quarter.  Exxon earnings beat analyst expectations and were $2.14 per share.  Exxon quarterly profit was almost $11 billion which is up from the $6.3 billion the company posted for the first quarter … Continue reading →

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Another Big Blue Buyback –

Posted on 28. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

IBM announced that it is increasing their stock buyback plan by $8 billion dollars.  This increases the total stock buyback program to $12.7 billion with additional increases likely to be approved in October.  IBM also raised their quarterly dividend to 75 … Continue reading →

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IBM Earnings Beat Estimates –

Posted on 19. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

IBM released their corporate earnings after the close of the market and the numbers beat analysts expectations.  The first quarter operating profit and revenue both exceeded estimates and sales increased by 7.7%.  IBM also increased their forecast for operating profits. To read … Continue reading →

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Earnings Lift Dow –

Posted on 14. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished slightly higher on the day because of corporate earnings reports.  High expectations for earnings reports helped to reverse an earlier downward trend for the Dow.  The market moving earnings reports will be announced after the … Continue reading →

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Oil And Gold Rise –

Posted on 7. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Oil hit 2 1/2 year highs in afternoon trading and fueled concerns regarding inflation.  Crude oil is putting pressure on the $110 dollar a barrel mark and some analysts are predicting $150 oil before the end of the year.  The inflationary … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Inventories Rise –

Posted on 23. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil inventories rose by 2.1 million barrels to 352.8 million barrels which is the highest level since last November.  Supplies of gasoline fell 5.3 million barrels and inventories of distillates were unchanged.  In addition, refinery utilization rates and demand for … Continue reading →

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Lands Drilling Permit –

Posted on 22. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Exxon Mobil landed a deep-water drilling permit in the Gulf of Mexico.  The permit  will allow Exxon to drill in the Keathley Canyon Block 240 miles off the coast of Louisiana.  The Bureau  of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement started to … Continue reading →

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