The recent grand theory that the weak US dollar explains the strength in resources is rapidly being discredited. Resource-leveraged stocks continue to correct even while the greenback is at its weakest. Read More
Analyst Articles
The Energy Strategist portfolios performed well in the second quarter. The income-oriented Proven Reserves Portfolio was up 11.4 percent, the growth-oriented Wildcatters Portfolio rose 15.9 percent, and the most aggressive, the Gushers Portfolio, ended the quarter up 28.4 percent. Read More
The US dollar is still the world’s most widely traded currency, but its aura, based on its reputation as a store of value, is fading. Read More
AeroVironment is doing what we expected, and it’s up 28 percent (as of midday July 16) since our original Nov. 13, 2007, recommendation. That’s not a bad performance considering the broader market’s numbers during the same timeframe. Read More
Three things are hurting us this week while simultaneously propping up the market. Read More
The Canadian economy is struggling to overcome the slowdown afflicting the US and other developed nations. More than 70 percent of its exports come south, and it’s not as productive as other members of the Group of Eight (G-8). But in broader fundamental terms, Canada is in good health. Read More
The following originally appeared in the free e-zine, Nanotech Investing News. Read More
Some cynics will argue that the annual G8 Summit is nothing more than a chance for world leaders to eat and drink well in a scenic resort area. Read More
Two Big Dog stocks have changed their stock status recently. Read More
Maxwell Technologies announced last week that Vossloh Kiepe GmbH, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell's 125-volt BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules for emission-free electric buses. Read More