Natural gas prices have been depressed for just a few years, but it feels like a lot longer. Numerous analysts (myself included) have tried to spot the bottom for this clean, abundant energy source, angling for the moment when supply comes down to… Read More
Energy & Commodities
When the market is shocked with breaking news, prices move very quickly. For example, there was shock in the agriculture markets two weeks ago when the USDA slashed its forecast for a key agricultural commodity that is… Read More
A few weeks ago, I bought four ounces of gold for $1,000. I didn’t go to a coin store, get some special deal, or use some “insider” secret… In fact, you can get the exact same deal I got. Let me explain… #-ad_banner-#IFor the past several months, the U.S. dollar… Read More
It just might be the biggest game-changer in energy right now. And if you’ve followed along with my recommendation and bought the best stock in this industry, then you’re sitting on a 34% gain in less than two months. And that’s just the beginning. #-ad_banner-#So what is this game-changing development?… Read More
While the stock market has been down a little in the past week, there is one market that has been on fire. Ever since temperatures across the country reached triple digits, traders have been buying contracts for corn… Read More
Investors have been fretting about a weaker economy and the implications for economically-sensitive assets such as steel, copper, iron ore and other commodities. Indeed, the underlying spot prices for several key commodities are at multi-year lows and… Read More
“There’s no question that the earth is going to run out of oil within the next 10 years”, read the Peak Oil investment pitch that came across my desk. Citing a variety of scientists and academics, it appeared that these guys really did their homework when preparing the presentation. It… Read More
The hunt is on. With oil prices below $80 per barrel and natural gas prices still at depressed levels, I’ve been heavily researching the best stocks in this sector, hoping to scoop up bargain stocks and ride the next wave of surging energy prices. Last month, I highlighted that energy… Read More
Contrary to popular opinion, emotions and sentiment do not move stocks or commodities prices. The only thing that moves prices is buying/selling pressure resulting from capital flowing in and out of the particular security. In other words, that which controls the most capital in a security controls the price of… Read More
I’d like to issue a mea culpa. Back in January, I thought the stars were aligned for a big upward move in the price of uranium and all of the uranium-related stocks. The radioactive metal had slumped badly in 2011, but after a solid start to 2012, it looked as… Read More