Monthly Archives: February, 2018

America: The New Petro-State

Since at least the 1970s, higher oil prices have been a drag on the U.S. economy, but with U.S. oil production now surging that...

Global Earnings Generate Dividends and Deals

Strong earnings in Europe are leading to increases in dividend payouts and an uptick in M&A activity on the Continent. Global diversification is more...

CNBC Blows the Whistle on Blockchain Abuse

When Bioptix Inc. changed its name to Riot Blockchain Inc., investors flooded in to the company they thought was working on blockchain technologies. CNBC...

Big Miners Cautiously Enjoying Higher Demand

Big mining companies like BHP, Rio Tinto, Anglo American and Glencore are enjoying the world's booming economy. Higher demand is coming for coal and...

Dip in Trucking Prices Could be Temporary

Jennifer Smith reports at The Wall Street Journal that a recent drop in the prices for last minute shipping via tractor trailer could be...

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Happy? Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 14)

Your Survival Guy was speaking with a client yesterday,...

Ted Turner: There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 24)

“How was he as a captain?” I asked yesterday...

NERC Issues New Guidance on Large Load Grid Risks

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has released...

US Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs as Unemployment Holds at 4.3%

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the...

Energy Infrastructure Becomes a New Battlefield in Europe

Poland and other European countries are increasingly treating energy...

High Stakes at Panama Canal as Bidding Process Draws Scrutiny

Panama has taken control of key container terminals from...

Virginia Is Epicenter of US Electricity Demand Growth

Electricity demand in Virginia has increased sharply, with commercial...

How Walmart Is Closing the Gap with Amazon

Walmart has adapted to the online shopping era, delivering...

China Defies US Sanctions, Raising Stakes for Banks

China has taken the unusual step of instructing domestic...

Nvidia Makes $500M Bet on Corning for AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA has acquired about $500 million worth of rights...