Every year, threads emerge that can be used to tell the story of the U.S. economy, and therefore the financial markets. For me, one of the most interesting, consistent threads is the pace and level of energy prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, which acts as the benchmark for oil produced throughout North America started […]
Read MoreUncertain market conditions can make it hard for even the most patient, disciplined bargain hunter to find useful investing opportunities. The trick to effective investing in a difficult market is being able to identify pockets of the economy where current conditions create opportunity or where companies may have been able to buck broader industry and […]
Read MoreWith the market’s uncertainty pushing a majority of stocks to levels at or near their historical lows, finding a big winner in the last year has been a rare thing. One of the pockets of the market that has been more resilient over the last few months is the Energy sector. High demand has kept […]
Read MoreHaving a contrarian temperament has been very useful for me as an investor, because unlike growth-focused investors, I’m able to find excellent long-term opportunities at much lower, bargain-level prices. Having a contrarian temperament generally means doing the opposite of what most people would do. That’s why, while most people flock to stocks trading at or […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — A record production decline in the largest US natural gas basin came just as extreme cold sent demand booming for the commodity used to heat homes and fuel power plants, exacerbating the winter storm crisis that left millions in the dark. Supplies from the Appalachian Basin shrank by as much as 9 billion […]
Read MoreComing to the close of 2022, there are multiple threads you can use to tell the story of the U.S. economy, and therefore the financial markets for the year. For me, one of the most interesting threads is the pace of energy prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, which acts as the benchmark for oil […]
Read MoreHaving a contrarian temperament generally means doing the opposite of what most people would do. It’s a mindset that I’ve found very useful as an investor, because while most people tend to flock to stocks that are at or near all-time highs, I’m able to find excellent long-term opportunities at much lower, bargain-level prices. Finding […]
Read MoreFor most of 2022, supply shortages, along with increasing energy demand have been pushing the prices of energy products, including crude oil and natural gas to levels not seen since 2014. Oil prices have dropped off early summer peaks quite a bit as some of those shortages have moderated, however energy commodity prices in general […]
Read MoreTrying to find a positive story thread for the stock market in 2022 might seem a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack. That’s only true, however if your strategy for the markets relies exclusively on looking for growth. In bear market conditions, with inflation increasing and interest rates rising, it’s easy to […]
Read MoreCurrent market conditions can make it hard for even the most patient, disciplined bargain hunter to find useful investing opportunities. The trick is being able to identify pockets of the economy where current conditions create opportunity or where companies may have been able to buck broader industry and market trends to create their own success. […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — European energy trading risks grinding to a halt unless governments extend liquidity to cover margin calls of at least $1.5 trillion, according to Norwegian energy company Equinor ASA. Aside from inflating bills and fanning inflation, the biggest energy crisis in decades is sucking up capital to guarantee trades amid wild price swings. That’s […]
Read MoreHallador Energy Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production of steam coal in the State of Indiana for the electric power generation industry. The company owns the Oaktown Mine 1 and Oaktown Mine 2 underground mines in Oaktown, Indiana; and Ace in the Hole mine located near Clay City, Indiana. It is also involved […]
Read More(Bloomberg) –The energy crisis that’s sent inflation soaring across the world is getting worse each week, leaving stock traders with a challenge to figure out where to put their money. The nightmare scenario that’s developed this year has already walloped equities, which suffered a bruising first half. A rally over the summer helped to reduce […]
Read MoreRing Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas in Texas and New Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, the company’s proved reserves consisted of approximately 77.8 million barrel of oil equivalent. REI $2.8700 0.0200 % 0.7000 Ring Energy Inc Sector : Oils-Energy […]
Read MoreTrevi Therapeutics, Inc. (TRVI) Trevi Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of Haduvio to treat serious neurologically mediated conditions. Ring Energy, Inc. (REI) Ring Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas in Texas and New Mexico. […]
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