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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Iran Tankers “Go Dark” to Slip Past Blockade with Crude Shipments

At least two Iranian tankers carrying crude oil successfully...

The Strait of Hormuz: Oil’s Global Chokepoint

The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital chokepoint for...

Natural Gas Stocks Set to Climb on Record Production

US natural gas storage entered the 2026 injection season...

US Oil Production Could Hit Record Levels in 2026

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that US...

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost from MIT Breakthrough

MIT researchers have uncovered a key reason why solid-state...

Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 2)

Are you spending your money foolishly? If not, what...

Hedge Funds All-In on FAANGs. Strategy Could Come back to Bite Them

Hedge funds have been moving out of most stocks,...

Jobless Claims Spike: Will the Fed Overreact?

According to today’s report, initial claims for jobless benefits...

The Monday Melee: Whither Commodities?

Gold on Pace for Best Monthly Gains Since 2012 Could...