Oil Rises In Asia –

Posted on 9. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Oil rose to almost $75 dollars a barrel in trading in Asia.  The move was sparked by a report showing a drop in crude oil inventories.  Inventories fell 7.3 million barrels last week which was much larger than the 730,000 barrel drop that analysts had predicted.  The market is still well supplied with oil and the rise in oil prices could be short lived. 

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/09/09/business-broadcasting-amp-entertainment-oil-prices_7913456.html?boxes=Homepagetopnews

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The Obama Stock Market –

Posted on 7. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Obama stock market is showing little signs of resembling the Reagan market.  The current stock market is being compared to the market under President Carter.  Recent commentary point to a stock market and an economy that is in a much worse position than in 1979.  

To read a related Forbes article, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/09/03/gdp-recession-obama-markets-streettalk-lenzner-obama-reagan.html?boxes=Homepagelighttop

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Oil Falls In Electronic Trading –

Posted on 6. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Oil fell in electronic trading on expectations of lower demand.  Demand for gasoline is expected to decline with the peak driving season coming to a close this weekend.  The peak demand for heating oil does not start for a few months.   NYMEX does not have floor trading today due to the holiday.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-06/crude-oil-falls-for-a-second-day-on-speculation-u-s-fuel-demand-will-drop.html

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Dow Up 50 –

Posted on 2. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher for the third day in a row.  The 50 point gain on Thursday sets the market up for a Friday jobs report and possibly a light trading day.  The holiday weekend may have an effect on swings in the Dow on Friday as well as Tuesday.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704206804575467152130719386.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_markets

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Gasoline Prices Fall –

Posted on 29. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

According to a survey of gas stations, gasoline preces fell an average of 7.43 cents over the last two weeks.  Gasoline stockpiles have also risen to their highest levels since March 12th.  Demand for gasoline is expected to decline in the coming months as the peak driving season comes to a close.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-29/u-s-gasoline-price-falls-7-43-cents-a-gallon-to-2-6979-lundberg-reports.html

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Hindenburg Omen –

Posted on 26. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

MarketBeat, the Wall Street Journal blog, has an article on the Hindenburg Omen and the possibilities of another stock market crash.  The Omen has predicted a major stock market crash 25% of the time and the criteria for the Omen has already been fulfilled twice  in August.  The criteria include several types of market data which include the number of new 52 week highs and lows.

To read the MarketBeat Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2010/08/23/yes-folks-hindenburg-omen-tripped-again/

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Copper Prices –

Posted on 23. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Copper prices are fluctuating due to a weaker dollar and economic concerns.  Copper trading is within a specific range and it has yet to make a hard move in one direction.  However, the concerns regarding the U.S. and Chinese economies may have a strong effect on prices in the near future.  America and China are the largest buyers of Copper.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-23/copper-may-slide-in-london-as-rebounding-dollar-erodes-demand-for-metals.html

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GM Valuation –

Posted on 21. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The GM IPO is a major topic in financial circles and the valuation of the firm is at the center of discussions.  The Deal Journal has a good article on the number crunching behind the valuations.  The Dow Jones Investment Banker provided strong analysis of the financial position of GM.

To read the WSJ Deal Journal article, please click here:

http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2010/08/20/the-gm-ipo-valuation-how-about-110-to-130-a-share/

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GM IPO –

Posted on 18. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

GM ha filed registration papers for their long awaited IPO.  The initial public offering is reported to include preferred as well as common stock.  This will provide the government with an opportunity to sell a portion of their stake in the firm as a result of the bailout.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437351219441406.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories

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China Shifts From Dollar –

Posted on 15. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

China is starting to make moves away from the U.S. Dollar and towards the Euro and the Yen.   Concerns relating to the U.S. economy were cited as one of the reasons.  China has the largest foreign exchange reserves amounting to $2.45 trillion.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-15/china-favors-euros-over-dollars-as-bernanke-shifts-course-on-fed-stimulus.html

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Stocks Fall On Data –

Posted on 11. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks tumbled on economic data and fears of relating to global growth.  The Dow finished 265 points lower on the day with all 30 Dow components declining.  Also, the Euro fell against the Dollar as investors looked for safe havens.  Slow trading at the end of summer may make for wider market swings.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here;

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704901104575422901187797266.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEADNewsCollection

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Master Limited Partnerships –

Posted on 9. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Bloomberg has an article on Master limited Partnerships and how they are gaining attention from investors.  MLPs are an investment topic that is rarely covered in the mainstream media.  Many of the securites are related to energy and natural resources.

To read the Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-05/limited-partnerships-let-wealthy-play-energy-tycoons-in-quest-for-income.html

Jim Sutliff

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Sideways Markets –

Posted on 6. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has an article that discusses investing strategies for sideways markets.  This is an interesting article to read even if you disagree with some of the trading strategies.  Sliding sideways is common for some stocks in a back and forth market.

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704657504575411881192753588.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_personalfinance

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance –

Posted on 4. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Bloomberg New Energy Finance is a central hub for news, data, and research on the new energy market.  Biofuels, power storage, solar and wind, are just some of the energy sectors covered on the website.  The industry intelligence link provides a wealth of information for investors and analysts.

To visit Bloomberg New Energy Finance, please click here:

http://bnef.com/

Jim Sutliff

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Oil Hits $81 –

Posted on 2. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Oil moved above $81 a barrel on manufacturing data and an improved outlook for Chinese growth.  Manufacturing data fell but not as much as expected and that was one factor in the brief rise in crude oil.  A strong performance in global equity markets also indicated to some traders that the economy was improving which would increase demand for oil.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-02/oil-climbs-to-three-month-high-on-outlook-for-chinese-growth.html

Jim Sutliff

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