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(IMF) Machinery Industry Stock Outlook – January 2013 – Industry Outlook
A world economic recovery, as witnessed from equity market improvements of the lows experienced since the 2008 global crisis, has been quite impressive. The journey was difficult with ever-present headwinds hindering growth, the most recent of which was the Eurozone debt crisis that significantly...25Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(ASP) Homebuilding Stock Review & Outlook – Jan 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
After the tough years 2006-2007, the housing market is now recovering steadily. The stability in the home buying market, combined with low interest rates and increased rentals, have increased the affordability of homes. Improvement in employment and consumer confidence is also contributing to a rise...9Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(QCOM) Qualcomm Will Disrupt the Near Field Communication Market in 2013
I’ve always been a late bloomer when it comes to technology. For instance, I didn’t get an iPad until one was given to me last Christmas. The last gaming console I owned was the original Playstation. And I still haven’t bought a smartphone… It’s sad, I know. But while I can...19Dec2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(IMF) U.S. Fiscal Cliff and Other Concerns
On Thursday, the major U.S. stock indices fell for the second day in a row with the S&P 500 moving below its 200-day moving average. However, even pessimistic analysts do not believe that the market fall will resemble a falling knife from here on, as it encounters pretty strong support at these...3Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(PNW) Utility Industry Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook
As would be expected, the growth of the utility industry is tied to overall economic conditions. As per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), energy consumption in the United States will increase 0.3% annually from 2010 through 2035. EIA’s assumption takes into consideration modest growth...26Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(COP) Crude Oil Supplies Jump on Import Surge
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles increased for the third week in a row, as imports climbed. The report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks rose, while distillate supplies were down from the week-ago...26Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IF) The World’s Greatest Growth Engine (Part 2)
Yesterday, I outlined the scope of the economic turnaround by Indonesia and the Philippines over the past 15 years. A new MarketWatch special report tells us that the two countries have positioned themselves to be future heavyweights in Southeast Asia. Both economies are growing and fiscally...23Oct2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(CVX) U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Surge Further
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles increased, as imports climbed. The report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks rose, while distillate supplies were down from the week-ago levels. Meanwhile, refiners...22Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(BP) Alternative Energy Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. generated about 13% of its electricity from renewable energy sources in 2011. Globally, however, China leads the world in total electricity generation from renewable sources, helped by its mammoth addition in recent times to the alternative...19Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(APC) U.S. Natural Gas Supplies Up by 72 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s brisk use for space heating by residential/commercial consumers amid essentially flat supply. Despite the relatively soft (and below estimate)...16Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VLO) U.S. Crude Inventory Builds – Refinery Products Drop
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles increased, as imports climbed and refinery demand weakened. The report further revealed that refined product inventories – gasoline and distillate – dropped from their week-ago levels. The Energy Information...12Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IMF) Stock Market News for October 10, 2012 – Market News
Markets suffered yet another fall yesterday, following the International Monetary Fund’s downgrade of global growth estimates to their lowest level since 2009. Investors also anxiously waited for the third-quarter earnings season to begin with Alcoa slated to report its results after the closing...10Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EIA) Natural Gas Supplies Up by 77 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, as overall domestic consumption fell amid an increase in production. Gas stocks – currently some 10% above the benchmark average levels – are at their highest point...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IMF) Machinery Stock Outlook – September 2012 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
A world economic recovery, as seen from equity market improvements off the lows experienced since the 2008 global crisis, has been quite impressive. The journey was difficult with ever-present headwinds hindering growth, the most recent of which was the Eurozone debt crisis that significantly slowed...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EIA) Natural Gas Supplies Up by 67 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed an in-line increase in natural gas supplies, as domestic consumption – reflecting air conditioning demand – declined with temperatures falling from their summer highs. Additionally, production level remained strong. Gas...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HAL) U.S. Natural Gas Supplies Surprise Increase According to U.S. Energy Department
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, as domestic consumption – reflecting air conditioning demand – declined with temperatures falling from their summer highs. Additionally, production level remained strong. Gas...1Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(COP) U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Rise Unexpectedly
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles jumped unexpectedly, as imports climbed. The report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks dropped, while distillate supplies were up from the week-ago levels. Meanwhile,...25Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(BP) Oil and Gas Stock Outlook – September 2012 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
The Federal Reserve’s pledge towards a new round of economic stimulus, a tightening global supply picture in view of the ongoing unrest in the resource-rich Middle East and a German court’s green light to the Eurozone bailout fund have strengthened oil prices to around mid- to upper $90s a barrel....23Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HP) U.S. Natural Gas Inventories Swell
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s tepid use for power generation, as temperatures fell from their summer highs. Moreover, the build came in ahead of the five-year average addition...5Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(APC) Natural Gas Supplies Up by 47 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s tepid use for power generation, as temperatures fell slightly from their summer highs. However, the build came in well short of the five-year average...31Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(XOM) U.S. Reports Surprise Build in Crude Supplies
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles jumped unexpectedly, as imports climbed. The report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks dropped, while distillate supplies were up from the week-ago levels. Meanwhile,...31Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VLO) Another Sharp Drop in Crude Supplies
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a steep drawdown in crude stockpiles. The report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks dropped, while distillate supplies were up from the week-ago levels. Meanwhile, refiners pulled back...25Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DVN) Another Cut in Natural Gas Surplus
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s brisk use for power generation in the face of extreme summer temperatures. Despite the relatively soft (and below estimate) supply build,...24Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EIA) U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Drop Sharply
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a steep drawdown in crude stockpiles. The report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks dropped, while distillate supplies were up from the week-ago levels. Meanwhile, refiners pulled back...18Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EIA) U.S. Natural Gas Storage Growth Slows
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s brisk use for power generation in the face of extreme summer temperatures. Despite the relatively soft (and below estimate) supply build,...14Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EIA) U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Down Again
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a small drawdown in crude stockpiles. The agency’s report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks dropped, while distillate supplies were up from the week-ago levels. Meanwhile, refiners...20Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DVN) U.S. Natural Gas Storage Surplus Narrows
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s tepid demand. However, the build came in well short of the five-year average addition for the week. Despite the relatively soft supply build,...16Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EIA) U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Drop Further
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles fell sharply, as imports declined and refinery activity rose. The agency’s report further revealed that refined product inventories – gasoline and distillate – increased from their previous week levels on...15Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DVN) U.S. Energy Department Reports Another Modest Natural Gas Build
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a slightly smaller-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s brisk use for power generation. Despite the relatively soft (and below estimate) supply build, the latest injection – the sixteenth...10Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CVX) U.S. Crude Oil Supply Inventories Nosedive
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles fell sharply, as imports declined. The agency’s report further revealed that within the ‘refined products’ category, gasoline stocks edged up, while distillate supplies were down from the week-ago levels....6Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued