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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently reported its earnings, causing a significant stir in the investment community. Despite beating earnings and revenue expectations, with a 27% increase from a year ago, the company’s stock plummeted by 15% within minutes. This sudden drop resulted in a staggering $200...
In the world of personal growth, there’s a common sentiment that many individuals express: the feeling of being ‘stuck.’ This isn’t some figment of the imagination or a fleeting emotion. It’s a genuine state of mind that signifies a standstill in one’s life journey. This article aims to dive deep...
In the grand theater of life, we often find ourselves playing roles that demand resilience, strength, and an unwavering spirit. The journey of a tough kid is a testament to this universal truth. This narrative is a deep dive into the life of a resilient individual who has learned to...
May Nymex natural gas (NGK24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.015 (-0.91%). May nat gas prices Thursday dropped to a 1-month nearest-futures low and closed moderately lower on a larger than expected build in weekly EIA nat-gas supplies. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories for the week ended...
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.76 (+0.92%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +2.46 (+0.91%). Crude and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and closed moderately higher. Short covering emerged in crude on Thursday when the dollar index fell to a...
After declining in 2023, crude oil prices rallied in Q1 2024 and have edged even higher in the early days of Q2. Crude oil remains the energy commodity that powers the world, and the price prospects over the coming months will remain bullish as markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes.
Southwest Airlines, one of the leading consumer aviation brands in the United States, has been in the spotlight for a series of operational adjustments, all prompted by the findings of its initial 2024 financial report. The airfare provider has announced that 2,000 staff will be made redundant and Southwest will...
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) this morning is down -0.50 (-0.59%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is down -1.79 (-0.66%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower on energy demand concerns after US Q1 GDP growth rose less than expected. Losses in crude are limited after...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published the new Registered Fund Statistics report. The report provides the American public with insight and transparency into the $26 trillion industry of more than 12,000 funds. Registered Fund Statistics Report The report covers vital financial industry statistics that delve into U.S. mutual funds,...
You’ve seen the classic entrepreneur spotlight a million times: a glossy headshot accompanying a headline announcing multi-million dollar Series A fundraise from top-tier venture capitalists. While a venture-backed business tends to get all the limelight, a profitable and bootstrapped company rarely makes comparable headlines. And in the traditional publishing space...
A Miami federal jury has found the former Comptroller General of Ecuador guilty of a million-dollar money laundering and bribery scheme. Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni, 73, was involved in a series of illegal activities between 2010 and 2015, a period when he was entrusted with safeguarding his country’s public funds....
How might geopolitical event affect crude oil and other commodities? Since implied volatility is a measure of future uncertainty and anxiety, it can be used to help to understand the long term effects of geopolitical events on the market, both current, and for months in the future (using the implied volatility forward curve). The shape of the curve, as well how much it has shifted, can then imply how seriously the market might be taking each geopolitical event.
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Discover why First Solar looks like a standout investment in the rapidly expanding solar energy sector, bolstered by a new upgrade from analysts at Wells Fargo.
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.55 (-0.66%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +0.76 (+0.28%). Crude and gasoline prices Wednesday settled mixed. Strength in the dollar Wednesday undercut energy prices. Also, oil prices fell on reduced Israel-Iran tensions as it appears Iran will...
May Nymex natural gas (NGK24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.159 (-8.77%). May nat gas prices Wednesday fell to a 1-week low and closed sharply lower on forecasts for mild US weather and abundant nat-gas supplies. The Commodity Weather Group Wednesday said temperatures for the Midwest are expected to...
As the energy sector outperforms the broader market this year, here are two Canadian energy stocks under $10 showing significant upside potential.
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) this morning is down -0.37 (-0.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is up +0.61 (+0.23%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. Strength in the dollar today is undercutting energy prices. Also, an easing of Israel-Iran tensions has cut oil's risk premium...
Following a mild winter with subdued demand, gas storage facilities in both the European Union and the United States have concluded the 2023/24 heating season with inventory levels significantly exceeding their five-year averages.
Following a period of relative stability in natural gas markets during the mild 2023/24 winter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 2.3% increase in global gas demand for 2024. This growth will be primarily driven by the expanding economies of Asia, with industrial and residential/commercial sectors leading the demand surge.
President Biden has released a resounding supporting document for the recently passed $95bn National Security Package. The bill, a crucial step in bolstering national security, was successfully approved by the Senate and cleared to proceed to the next stage of the law-making process. Senate and POTUS approve landmark bill President...
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June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.46 (+1.78%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +3.81 (+1.43%). Crude and gasoline prices Tuesday settled moderately higher. A weaker dollar Tuesday was bullish for energy prices. Also, Tuesday's strength in stocks bolstered optimism in the economic outlook...
May Nymex natural gas (NGK24 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.021 (+1.17%). May nat gas prices Tuesday moved moderately higher for a second session and posted a 1-1/2 week high. Nat-gas prices are underpinned by the outlook for warmer US temperatures that could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) this morning is up +0.87 (+1.06%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is up +2.18 (+0.82%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. A weaker dollar today is bullish for energy prices. Also, today's strength in stocks bolsters optimism in the economic...
#5 | New Heights Cocoa and copper continued to make a run for it last week, especially cocoa which traded above $12,000/tonne briefly on Friday before settling at $11,878 - nearly $5.00 per pound! Everyone's new favorite commodity has broken since though, down nearly 15% to start the week. #4...
Amid rising volatility in the energy sector, here are five midstream energy dividend stocks worth considering right now.
