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Eric Dutram: Investing in the basic materials and energy sectors have been solid choices for investors over the long haul. However, recent trends in these segments, in addition to slumping global economies, have pushed many stocks in these corners sharply lower during 2012. Read more…
Joseph Hogue: Coal and coal-producers have been hit hard over the past year as a glut of natural gas in North America drives utility switching, and slower growth in China threatens demand. Read more…
Patrick Vail: The U.S. coal industry is facing a perfect storm and has taken a beating recently, bringing coal stocks down with it. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity generated by coal was down more than 20% in 2011. So it’s no surprise that U.S. coal producers have been hit, Read more…
Joseph L. Shaefer: Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t need to rely upon those dreadful fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas? If only we could be warmed in winter by the gentle rays of the sun and cooled in summer by harnessing that sun to power our air conditioners. If only we could employ the gentle breezes Read more…
Richard Rittorno: Coal miners rose Tuesday for the first day of trade in the new year after federal court appeals pushed back the EPA deadline for better air quality across 27 states. Read more…
Brian Sylvester: Headlines scream gloom and doom, but Vikas Ranjan of Ubika Research sees brilliance on the horizon. As emerging markets develop, opportunities for profit abound: it’s only a matter of identifying the most in-demand commodities. Meanwhile, cleantech companies are creating commercial Read more…
Todd Shriber: A lot of folks have been asking me lately what my thoughts are on the market. Not surprisingly, it seems like I get more of those questions the more chaotic the market gets. Even the the future Mrs. Shriber’s parents recently asked my thoughts on the current state of affairs in the financial markets Read more…
Kerri Shannon: U.S. and European debt concerns have triggered some dismal market performances – but there is still one energy sector that’s moving up. Read more…
Kevin Grewal: Over the past week numerous analysts have raised their outlook on the U.S. coal sector as global demand for the commodity continues to rise amidst disruptions in global supply. Read more…
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Frank E. Holmes: International coal prices hit $124 per ton last week, the highest level in five months, as strong demand from reconstruction projects in Japan and reduced supply from flood Read more…
Stocks ended Monday’s lackluster session mixed, as volume declined. The Nasdaq was the only major index to end the day lower, as it closed fractionally below the flatline. The S&P 500 Read more…
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