Category Archives: Infrastructure

U.S. Manufacturing Expands –

According to the Institute for Supply Management, the national factory activity index rose 1.9 to 51.5 in September.  This marked the first expansion of U.S. manufacturing since May.  New orders and employment also increased in September. To read a related MSN Money … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Continues To Decline –

Natural gas inventories continued to rise and increased 57 bcf last week.  The inventory rise and the warmer weather are sending natural gas prices lower in trading.  Henry Hub natural gas delivery prices fell to $2.00 per million British Thermal Units.  That marks … Continue reading

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Crude Oil Supplies Rise –

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, crude oil supplies rose by 5 million barrels last week.  In addition, gasoline inventories rose 3.6 million barrels and distillates increased by 4 million barrels.  All of the inventory increases were well above … Continue reading

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Bernanke Meets With Republican Senators –

On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke met with Republican Senators to discuss the European Union sovereign debt crisis.  According to GOP Senators, Bernanke indicated that the European debt crisis could significantly impact the American economy.  The Euro fell below $1.30 in … Continue reading

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Manufacturing Slows –

According to the Institute for Supply Management, national factory activity fell to the lowest level since July 2009.  The index came in at 50.9 which was four points lower than economists had expected.  The report sent stocks lower and the … Continue reading

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MarketWatch Conference –

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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Municipal Bond Tax Exempt Proposals –

Municipal bonds are facing proposals that would eliminate their tax exempt status.  Republican Paul Ryan submitted a budget proposal that was aimed at lowering the deficit but also would end municpal bond tax exemption.  It is not likely that municipal bonds will lose … Continue reading

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Lands Drilling Permit –

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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Nasdaq Bid For NYSE –

Reports indicate that Nasdaq is close to making a bid for the New York Stock Exchange.  Nasdaq may require financing of $5 billion in new debt for the transaction.  The deal would make Nasdaq the leader in trading of U.S. stocks and could face antitrust … Continue reading

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Copper Nears $10,000 –

Copper continued to rise and is near $10,000 per metric ton.  In recent trading on the London Metals Exchange,  copper with a 3 month delivery date was trading at $9,860.  Demand for copper has increased as the economic outlook has … Continue reading

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Buyouts –

Thomson Reuters has a site specifically for leveraged and managed buyouts.  The Buyouts site provides news and analysis on deals, data, and funds.  Upcoming buyout conferences and events are also showcased on the site.    To visit the Buyouts site, please click … Continue reading

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Renewable Energy Credits –

Bloomberg has an article on renewable energy credits that discusses their operation and lack of popularity.  Renewable energy credits have been a marginal public relations success but have failed to be a significant revenue generator.  To read the Bloomberg Markets … Continue reading

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Solar Outlook –

VentureBeat has an article that discusses the outlook for the solar power sector in America.  The article provides funding statistics, public support numbers, and current production figures.  A comparison with Germany is mentioned to highlight the success that subsidies have had … Continue reading

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LBO Wire –

The Dow Jones LBO Wire provides news and information on buyouts, deals, and the industry.  The e-newsletter is written daily and is a great source of information.  A recent article discusses the Blackstone Group and their fundraising efforts. To visit … Continue reading

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Venture Capital Resource –

The Financial Information Services website for the Dow Jones provides valuable resources on the venture capital industry.  Upcoming events are posted and industry trends are discussed. o view the site, please click here: http://fis.dowjones.com/ James Sutliff

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