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By Zig Lambo |
April 24, 2012
Examining the macro-economic environment is how the publisher of the Big Picture Speculator likes to begin his stock-picking process. However, his understanding goes beyond headline news to reveal surprising investment themes with profit potential.
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By Brian Sylvester |
January 2, 2012
The author of the Big Picture Speculator says new technologies offer the industry and investors profitable opportunities as shale gas, shale oil and enhanced oil recovery are true "game changers."
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By Jason Simpkins |
December 21, 2011
This was an up-and-down year for oil prices, but don't expect that pattern to repeat in 2012. No, next year, the trajectory for oil prices will be far more linear - and it's pointed up. In fact, we could even see $150 oil by mid-summer.
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By David Zeiler |
November 4, 2011
With US President Barack Obama expected to approve the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline late this year or early in 2012, several companies already producing in the Canadian oil sand fields stand to benefit.
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By Marc Davis |
October 18, 2011
As hot as the blast furnaces required to produce steel, China's ever-expanding economy continues to fuel a seemingly insatiable demand for one of the building blocks of the modern world: iron ore.
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By Keith Schaefer |
August 12, 2011
August is often one of the best months to buy natural gas stocks; gas prices and the commodities stocks overall are at a low
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By JT Long |
July 29, 2011
The ShadowStats editor advises legislators to stop fooling around with the country's credit rating. Regardless of the deal reached, he predicts that the Treasury and Fed will continue to print money to meet obligations and add liquidity to the economy.
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By Mickey Fulp |
July 15, 2011
I've been waiting for indication of a long-term upside movement in the natural gas market for over three years. But in this case, it has never looked prospective enough for me to venture in. And frankly, that perplexes me.
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By Keith Schaefer |
June 27, 2011
Timing is everything in the market and being able to spot trends is critical. Natural gas producers have taken a beating over the past three years but there are encouraging signs that natural gas might be ready for a break to the upside.
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By Jack Lifton |
June 3, 2011
A secure supply of this substance is essential to America's future well being - as well as the many other of the world's people who depend on this nation's farming output. Yet the story around phosphate remains under told.