Ed O in PA

What Really Caused Oil to Boom?

Speculation or supply and demand is secondary to the fact that the average American still has to deal with the bubble. However likely we will see a return to $4 per gallon gas, will consumers be better prepared next time around?

Oil Stocks: Where Can You Find Black Gold?

Stabilization of crude? Why not then your salary? Or the size of your car, house etc etc. Let free markets decide. Of course since OPEC is a cartel, our crude markets are not free. Perhaps we should figure out a way to break up the cartel. Why do you never hear talk about that?



On Jan 09 10:23 AM Whippet wrote:

> Nice comment, Michael66. While I agree with all of your arguments,
> most of these technologies and recent discoveries only break even
> (some even lose) at current crude prices- I would use your same arguments
> as support for a long term stabilization in crude prices in the $60-80
> range. And there most likely will be another spike in the near term
> (that is, once the current supply glut is exhausted) due to the current
> freeze in capex by the majors. Until the new discoveries you speak
> of are brought online (Brazil's discoveries, while enormous, are
> under extremely deep water and will not be developed until demand
> for crude is established again at a higher level) they offer no supply
> support.

New Nuclear Plants Not Viable Without Government Support

Recall the old 70's adage; more people died in the back seat of Ted Kennedy's car than from Nuclear Energy. Nasty I'll admit but I do not see where we have a choice but to go Nuke. In Pa,electric rates will rise 40-80% by 2011. Perhaps you'll take a second look once you energy bills double, triple....


On Jan 10 10:37 AM bjohn13 wrote:

> I would be willing to spend money to actively support new nuclear
> facilities from being built. Sure, nuclear energy is a non-carbon
> producing energy source, but is it green? I hardly think so. In the
> new terror-laden world, does our nation need more targets? Pundits
> claim that there have been no major nuclear catastrophes in almost
> two decades, but all it takes is one.

A Buy & Hold Forever Dividend Stock Portfolio

Why is'nt (HON) Honeywell in there?

Boeing Heading the Way of GM?

In doing some research on BA strike, I found extensive reporting on a Socialist Workers site. I can only hope this accelerates use of robotics and plant operations in non-union states.

Picking Some Stocks to Survive This Market

clear as mud.
why not list entire S&P 500?

'D' Is For Dreadful Dreary Deflation

I'll admitt I am a bit of a nimrod when it comes to economics. Please explain how lower interest, housing and energy costs are bad for households. Especially fixed income folks. I can speculate that downward pressure on wages could in part be the answer. Comments?

Stocks for the Long Run?

I was smart enough to accumulate $700,000 in 401-k savings by age 45. Now at 54, my portfolio is <$300,000. Does make you wonder about buy and hold to say the least, If I had to do it all over again I probably would have done something in real estate.

United Technologies: Dividend Raised 20%

Can we start rumors about UTX purchase of HON? That question gets asked about every year or so.

Stock Analysis: United Technologies a Buy at These Prices

Hard to resist at this level. Any connectivity to BA? I see strike talks may be starting.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Is Energy Efficient

Who's got the time to read this? Need the summa version.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Frontline: High Yield Dividend Payers

i have owned NAT\FRO for >10 years and have enjoyed nice div. and price appreciation. that said, i sold most of my positions in both......will buy them back soon.

Frontline's Weakness May Portend a Spill in Tanker Stocks

I bought FRO a couple of years ago because of div%. Still pays a nice div. Why not hang on? It may be down but not going to 0 ?