Archive for the ‘Energy’ Category

Dow and Kuwait Petro: Profit-Margin Play

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

The U.S. chemical giant hopes the joint venture will help it become a specialty player to avoid down-cycle margin squeezes

Original post by AnthonyK

2008 Sector Outlook: Energy

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Here’s the third in a series examining the outlook for five sectors. S&P analysts’ fundamental outlook for energy is neutral

Original post by AnthonyK

Why the Hot Money’s on Cheaper Oil

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

After months of betting on an increase in oil prices, some speculators now see a new downward trend

Original post by AnthonyK

How $100 Oil Could Help

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Pricey crude hurts in all sorts of fiscal ways—but it could also spur crucial investment in alternative fuels

Original post by AnthonyK

Story Stocks or Fairy Tales?

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

Some companies’ growth potential causes investors to go weak in the knees. Herewith, some signs of a hot prospect that’s headed for an unhappy ending

Original post by AnthonyK

Oil Stocks: Time to Go National?

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

S&P says state-owned petroleum outfits like top-rated CNOOC and StatoilHydro offer investors unique advantages

Original post by AnthonyK

The Oil Bubble Loses Some Air

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

After weeks of setting records near $100 per barrel, oil prices retreat. Analysts wonder whether this is the start of a bigger tumble

Original post by AnthonyK

As Oil Nears $100, Look Out Below

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Analysts say that if speculators flee the market en masse, prices could drop even more quickly than they’ve risen

Original post by AnthonyK

Stocks: Where to Buy Now

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

Despite deep uncertainties in housing and financial services, investor opportunities remain in the tumultuous markets

Original post by AnthonyK

$93 Oil: Coming to a Gas Pump Near You

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Sky-high crude oil prices haven’t affected gasoline costs—but analysts say that’s about to change

Original post by AnthonyK