Eric Dutram: 2012 hasn’t been a very easy year for energy ETFs in any segment of the important industry. Rough trading in the oil market has kept that part of the market in the red, while incredible improvements in fracking have depressed natural gas prices Read more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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