Category Archives: Investments

Crude Oil & Gasoline Fall –

Posted on 5. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The EIA released inventory numbers today that sent prices falling for Gasoline and Crude.  Crude Oil fell below $80 with reports of a build in supplies of 2.8 million barrels.   Analysts had only expected a rise of 1.54 million barrels … Continue reading →

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Euro Declines –

Posted on 4. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro declined as concern over the spreading of the debt crisis increases with investors.  Spain and Portugal are becoming the center of attention as possible nations that may need a bailout.  The Euro fell below $1.30 and hit the … Continue reading →

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Cape Cod Wind Farm –

Posted on 3. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. approved a wind farm not that far from Cape Cod.  The wind farm will be the first in American waters and will be a $1 billion dollar project.  Some environmentalists and home owners tried to block the project but … Continue reading →

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Economist: Big Mac Index –

Posted on 30. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Economist magazine has a Big Mac Index that is worth examining.  The index illustrates how the Yuan is an undervalued currency and is artificially weak.  What would Friday be like without a good chart? To read the Economist Big Mac … Continue reading →

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Crude Inventory & Futures Gain –

Posted on 28. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Crude inventories rose more that 2 million barrels and that figure is more than double analyst expectations.  Nevertheless, Crude futures are still rising and some of the gains can be attributed to seasonal activity.  Refiners also increased capacity to 89% … Continue reading →

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Oil Contango Soars –

Posted on 26. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The storage costs for oil are soaring and are currently at the highest level in nearly four months.  Inventories are at a near record high and the premium for future delivery is around the same cost as storage.  The rising … Continue reading →

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EIA Data Shows Gain –

Posted on 21. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

EIA data released this morning showed a rise of 1.9 million barrels of crude oil.  An inventory rise of 300,000 barrels was expected from analysts.  Stockpiles of Gasoline rose 3.6 million barrels and a slight increase of only 100,000 barrels … Continue reading →

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Oil Inventory Declines –

Posted on 14. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Inventory of crude oil declined 2.2 million barrels today which was a major difference from analysts expectations.  A Platts survey indicated that an increase of 1.6 million barrels would be in the released data.  The news sent crude over the … Continue reading →

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Yuan Revaluation –

Posted on 13. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Currency speculation is picking up on reports of a possible Yuan revaluation.  The Yen & Dollar are two currencies that are expected to benefit from a revaluation of the Chinese currency.  Both curencies are viewed as a safe haven by … Continue reading →

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Yuan –

Posted on 8. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Chinese Yuan has been pegged to the Dollar for almost 21 months and that may end.  However, the change may not help American exporters due to the barriers of the Chinese government.  The peg of the Chinese currency has … Continue reading →

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Job Report Makes Oil Surge –

Posted on 5. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A positive job report was released and this sent oil to almost $87 dollars a barrel.  Trading today marked the highest that oil has reached in the last 17 months.  Some analysts view the job report as a sign that … Continue reading →

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SandRidge Energy Acquires Arena –

Posted on 4. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

SandRidge Energy acquired Arena Resources Inc. for $1.6 billion in cash and stock.  The move is an attempt by SandRidge to move away from Natural Gas and towards Oil.  Tom Ward, the SandRidge CEO, stated that drillers can make ten … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Storage –

Posted on 1. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The all important storage report for natural gas was released today and it indicated that supplies grew less than expected.  Analysts predicted an increase of 14 to 18 billion cubic feet but supplies only grew by 12.  This number also … Continue reading →

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Taxation of Carried Interest –

Posted on 26. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is a great source for information regarding the taxation of carried interest.  This is a hot button political issue that will directly impact job growth in America.  The NVCA website has important documents relating … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Report –

Posted on 25. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas storage increased 11 billion cubic feet last week and that was in line with analyst expectations.  This marked the first increase in storage levels for the year and it helped send prices for the April contract below the … Continue reading →

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