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$5 Gas Prices Coming to a Pump Near You
$5 gas prices are not out of the question due to commodity inflation pushing up the price of crude oil.
Crude Oil Outlook – Prices Headed Up Regardless of Pipeline Woes
Crude oil prices ticked up on pipeline problems, but the EIA Energy Stocks Report shows low supply would have lifted crude oil prices anyway.
5 Oil Funds Worth Watching in 2011
These mutual funds are worth considering if the sector stays hot.
Strategic Thinking for 2011 for Gold, Oil and the S&P 500
Traders preparing for 2011 should expect a drop in the S&P 500, and a continuing rise in gold and oil. However, gold will peak and sell off.
Markman: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
An especially cold winter will benefit U.S. Heating Oil Fund (NYSE: UHN), and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Fund (NYSE: XES), and oil refiners like Western Refining Inc. (NYSE: WNR), Holly Corp. (NYSE: HOC) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO).
Stock Rally Relaxes for the Holidays
The recent runup fades as financials take a breather.
Is Rising Crude Oil a Sign of Recovery?
Crude oil prices have topped $90, at 2008 levels, and rising energy prices are causing some to talk about a recovery. But crude oil price increases could actually hurt growth.
Is There Hope for Natural Gas Stocks?
The equally weighted CRB continuous commodity index (CCI) is flirting with all-time highs as the Federal Reserve is running the printing presses in overtime, yet…
Demand, Inflation Lead to Resurgence of Energy Stocks
The prices of crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products are on the move again all of a sudden, and energy stocks are awakening from a long slumber. The reasons are both demand and inflation.
Charts Say Traders Should Be on the Defensive
The dollar, gold, oil and the equities market have had such big moves that trading defensively is the only way to play right now.
The Trader’s Antidote for Election Fever
Take a break from politics, and look at the charts.
Iraq Says Crude Oil Reserves Up by 24%
Iraq has officially increased the size of its proved crude oil reserves by 24%, from 115 billion barrels to 143.1 billion barrels. The increase moves the country up from third place in the league tables, passing Iran with 137 billion barrels, but still lagging far behind Saudi Arabia's 265 billion barrels.
3 Commodities on the Verge of a Breakdown
The charts spell trouble for gold, silver and oil.
US Gasoline Imports Fall, Refiners May Benefit
US gasoline imports fell to 644,000 b/d for the week ending September 10th, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Gasoline supplied to wholesalers fell…
7 Commodity Plays Set to Surge
Commodity stocks can create big profit, as well as diversify portfolio and reduce risk. Here are 7 picks to check out.
OPEC Produces Less Oil as Crude Prices Move Higher
Crude oil prices have been on the rise recently, and OPEC looks like it wants to keep them from rolling back. After reduced GDP estimates for the U.S. and the global economy, top oil producers announced they will roll back crude output this week.
BP Plays Blame Game With Halliburton, Transocean, others
British energy company BP (NYSE: BP) today blamed “multiple parties” – naming Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and Transocean (NYSE: RIG) – for its oil well spill that gushed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and left 11 workers dead. The report ends a four-month investigation by the company’s own safety and operations chief.
Chevron Deal with Devon Yields South China Sea Oil Opportunities
Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) has decided to join the oil and gas free-for-all that is otherwise known as the South China Sea. The company has purchased the operating rights to three exploration blocks about 250 kilometers offshore of Hong Kong from Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:DVN) for an undisclosed sum. Chevron acquired about 59% of one block and 100% of the rights in two others in the deal.
