Category Archives: Investments

CME & NYMEX Approve Merger –

Posted on 19. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

CME and Nymex shareholders voted to approve the merger.  CME is the world’s largest derivative exchange and NYMEX is the energy and metals market.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/topstories/feeds/reuters/2008/08/18/2008-08-18T204808Z_01_N18475834_RTRIDST_0_CME-NYMEX-VOTE-URGENT.html James Sutliff

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Double-Down On Hedge Funds –

Posted on 14. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

States are starting to double their bets on hedge fund investments.  In recent years, hedge funds have taken a hit as have the state funds which invested in them.  An attempt to regain losses by doubling your bet on a … Continue reading →

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Retailers Rise –

Posted on 11. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil jumped as much as four dollars today due to an inventory surpise and a weaker dollar.  Crude oil inventories fell 400,000 barrels and gasoline stocks fell 6.4 million barrels.  These numbers were not in line with expectations.  The weaker … Continue reading →

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UPS Takeover –

Posted on 10. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

UPS is in talks with TNT for a $15 billion dollar takeover.  This would lead to a massive change in the structure of the market segment.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a4mIGNELa0lk&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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Stocks Gain As Oil Drops –

Posted on 9. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks posted big gains on the heels of much lower oil prices.  Oil fell almost $5 again today which is due to the bleak economic outlook.  Oil traders make money from volatily so more price swings should be expected.  The … Continue reading →

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Solar Power At Night –

Posted on 7. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of solar power.  Further development is needed but the findings indicate that it may be possible to better store solar power so that it can be used at night as well … Continue reading →

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Crude And Copper Lead Slide –

Posted on 5. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Prices for crude oil and copper led to a slide in the commodities segment.  Crude oil was down almost $3 which is an additional decline from the slide it took on Monday. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601213&sid=atQu9RDynR1g&refer=home … Continue reading →

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Storm Has Limited Effect –

Posted on 4. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Even with a tropical storm closing in on gulf refineries oil still fell over $5 at one point today.  The storm coupled with tensions in Iran would normally make for expensive oil but supplies are rising.  Rising supplies and predictions … Continue reading →

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Auction Rate Securities –

Posted on 2. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

For investors with funds in Citibank associated with auction rate securities there is reason to watch the news.  New York State Attorney General Coumo is said to be preparing charges against Citibank for fraud in marketing and sales. To view … Continue reading →

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Oil Below $125 –

Posted on 23. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil continues to fall and has dipped below the $125 dollar mark.  Continued movement on the downside may happen with Congress considering legislation to limit speculative trading. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHLWg6Vg1XYs&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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$10 Dollar Decline –

Posted on 15. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil Tumbled $10 dollars on a weaker dollar and statements by Bernanke.  Much of the decline came from program trading when oil fell below $140.  The price has rebounded a bit but is still down almost $7 dollars for the … Continue reading →

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After Hours –

Posted on 13. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil falls slightly in after hours trading due to news from Paulson.  The perceived support of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae helped to ease oil prices but it should be pointed out that trading is very light.  Once the week … Continue reading →

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North Dakota REIT Reaps Oil Benefits –

Posted on 11. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The North Dakota REIT has posted 11 straight quarters of growth from operations and it’s starting to draw attention.  One of the primary reasons for the housing boom is the rise of oil.  North Dakota is the eighth biggest oil … Continue reading →

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Oil Takes A Tumble –

Posted on 8. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil took a tumble for a second straight day on signs that the economy is slowing.  The fall came after a few days of increasing crude prices mainly due to light trading associated with the 4th of July holiday. To … Continue reading →

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Crude Hits $144 –

Posted on 2. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Supplies of crude oil fell by almost 2 million barrels and the market responded.  Crude oil hit $144 dollars a barrel in light trading. To view a related article, please click here: http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080702/oil_prices.html Jim Sutliff

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