Category Archives: General

Crude Rebounds –

Posted on 8. September 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The drop in the strength of the dollar has helped crude oil move up more than it has in a month.  The increase may be short lived with some analysts predicting a slide in prices. To read a recent article, … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil May Slide –

Posted on 5. September 2009 by Jim Sutliff

According to a Bloomberg article, crude oil may be set for a slide.  The prediction is that it could move back to $60 a barrel which is down from $75 in June.  Any slide could be for a short time … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Options Trading Increases –

Posted on 3. September 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Trading in Natural Gas options has picked up as the price of natural gas continues to decline.  Currently, it is sitting at around 2.50 which puts it at a seven year low.  The difference between the cost of natural gas … Continue reading →

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IEA Expects Crude To Fall –

Posted on 23. April 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell to as low as $51.29 a barrel after the International Energy Agency predicted a decline in oil demand.  The Interantional Energy Agency expects a decline of 2.5 million barrels a day.  Crude oil has increased 15% in … Continue reading →

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Yen Shows Strong Gains –

Posted on 19. January 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Yen made strong gains against the Pound Sterling as traders speculated on credit markets.  The recent gains put the Yen at near record levels vs. the Pound. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=apXO1MNpvvX8&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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Valero Cuts Refining –

Posted on 19. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Valero has cut refinery activity due to fog slowing their shipments of crude.  The plant processes 325,000 barrels a day and may have to halt production for a longer time period if shipment delays continue.  Crude oil has fallen to … Continue reading →

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Dollar Falls –

Posted on 17. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. dollar fell to a 13 year low against the Yen and also slipped versus the Euro.  The Dollar is under pressure and the rate cuts will continue to weaken the currency.  Jim Rogers has recently stated that selling … Continue reading →

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Alternative Investment –

Posted on 11. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

For alternative investment information, check out a book by Larry Swedroe.  It’s a guide to alternative investments that describes advantages and disadvantages of investment vehicles. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.ordering1.us/bloombergbooks/product.php?pid=330 Jim Sutliff

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Lower Cost Fuels –

Posted on 10. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

In recent surveys, analysts have predicted that oil and natural gas will no longer be the lowest cost fuels.  The prediction asserts that renewable energy is on the horizon. To view a related article, please click here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_bi_ge/finding_oil_costs Jim Sutliff

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Harvard Dumps Equity Shares –

Posted on 29. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Harvard, Columbia and Duke are beating down values as they try to dump their shares in private equity funds.  Harvard has one of the largest endowments at over $36 billion and their secondary sales may overwhelm the small market segment. … Continue reading →

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Downey Financial Seized –

Posted on 22. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Downey Financial has been seized as well as two smaller banks.  The FDIC brokered a deal that allowed U.S. Bancorp to acquire Downey. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/newspid=20601087&sid=aAyVj8SZ7Y0I&refer=home James Sutliff

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Credit Scores –

Posted on 16. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Credit scores are more important than ever for personal loans.  The need for financing extends beyond the business community. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/newspid=20601214&sid=aiqk5pwd36ts&refer=invest Jim Sutliff

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Stock Market Swings –

Posted on 13. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The stock market has displayed wide swings over the last two weeks and today is not any different.  Currently, the market is almost even on the day after rebounding from being down over 300 points.  To view a related article, please … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Energy –

Posted on 7. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Chinese mushrooms may prove to be an asset in the search for new energy sources.  Renewable energy is an investment segment that is expected to continue to surge.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&sid=az5PYSl7vUE4 Jim Sutliff

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Crude Oil Up 10% –

Posted on 29. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil shot up almost 10% today as the central bank cut rates.  This is expected to have the effect of increasing demand for oil.  Opec is also expected to cut production at the next meeting. To view a related article, … Continue reading →

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