Aaron Levitt

Aaron Levitt

InvestorPlace Contributor

Aaron Levitt is an independent investment analyst and author living in State College, Pennsylvania. His work appears in several high profile publications in both print and on the web.

As an advocate for long-term globally oriented investing, Aaron believes that exchange traded funds have leveled playing field for Main Street. Following global macro-economic trends, investors now have several avenues to create great long term portfolios.

Aaron is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he studied Economics and International Business. Aside for helping regular investors develop winning portfolios, his current projects include writing his first book on alternative energy investing.

Follow his picks and pans on Twitter at @AaronLevitt.

Recent Articles

BP: An Energy Giant That’s Shriveling Fast

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Its asset sell-offs -- not just wind farms, refineries and gas stations, but now also proven reserves -- have clearly reached dangerous proportions.

An Ever-Darker Outlook for Coal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

A string of second-quarter earnings reports confirm the industry is in the grip of a long-term squeeze. Further consolidation seems quite likely.

National Oilwell Varco Adds to Its Arsenal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Its $2.5 billion deal for Robbins & Myers gives it more weapons -- and not just in oilfield services where it's already a giant. NOV gets access to new markets.

The Effects of Surging Gasoline Exports

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

The fact that the U.S. is shipping out record exports of gasoline doesn't just affect drivers, but also investors. Find out how.

Big Energy Starting to Feel the Burn

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Big energy's latest slew of earnings showed that low energy prices are taking their toll. While some relief is in sight, Q3 expectations should be muted.

CB&I-Shaw Is a Deal Built for Growth

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

The $3 billion buyout has its skeptics, but it creates an energy infrastructure superpower at the perfect time. It should be a long-term win for investors.

A Big Chill for Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plans

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

A series of regulatory hangups, poor summer weather and outright accidents is putting billions of spending in jeopardy. Shell still has a long road ahead.

Did Conoco Cut Off a Valuable Arm?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Its first earnings report after spinning off Phillips 66 as a refiner wasn't promising. Conoco's dependence on oil prices for profits became all too clear.

For Uranium, an Exit From the Doghouse?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Supplies that are already tight and Japan's restart of two reactors could lead to a rebound in the sector. One company in particular should benefit.

Natural Gas Finally Shows Some Spark

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rising demand and falling supplies have prices moving up. It's creating a good opportunity to get into the sector while share prices are still depressed.

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