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FeedPosted Mar 31st 2011 12:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Schlumberger Limited (SLB), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is the world's leading oil services company, assisting in exploration, production and most other oil services; its operations include being a leader in applying proprietary technologies to extract hard-to-extract oil and gas," says Michael Shulman.
The editor of The Short-Side Trader suggests, "Let's ask ourselves the following question: Over the next year is the there going to be more, less or an equal demand for oil? The answer is clearly more demand.
"Another question: Over the next year is there going to be more, less or an equal supply of oil?
Continue reading Schlumberger (SLB): A 'Great Opportunity'
Posted Feb 18th 2011 10:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, ConAgra Foods (CAG), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"ConocoPhillips (COP) is not only my favorite integrated oil company, it is also on the short-list of my favorite stocks, period," says Nathan Slaughter.
The editor of Street Authority Market Advisor explains, "The company is raking in cash; the integrated oil giant pocketed $2.0 billion in net profits last quarter on $53.2 billion in revenues.
"For all of 2010, earnings soared nearly 160% to $11.4 billion. That percentage gets cut in half when you exclude one-time gains and charges. Still, it's a good time to be a shareholder.
Continue reading ConocoPhillips (COP): Portfolio Anchor
Posted Feb 10th 2011 10:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Expedia Inc (EXPE), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"On our proprietary Quadrix® rating system, ExxonMobil (XOM) has steadily advanced over the past year," says Richard Moroney.
The editor of Dow Theory Forecasts explains, "Out of a possible 100, the oil giant earns an Overall score of 96 -- compared to just 51 in January 2010. As such, we rate the stock a long-term buy.
"Meanwhile, the shares recently rallied to their highest level since January 2009 after Exxon said it earned $1.85 excluding special items in the December quarter, up 46% and $0.22 above the consensus estimate.
Continue reading Quantitative System Picks ExxonMobil (XOM)
Posted Feb 9th 2011 12:40PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Schlumberger Limited (SLB), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"Oil had a good year in 2010, rising 15 percent, and 2011 looks to be even better, as a stronger global economy pushes demand for resources higher," says Stephen Leeb.
The editor of The Complete Investor explains, "Oil service and equipment companies are the most leveraged way to play rising oil prices. Here's a look a Schlumberger (SLB) and National Oilwell Varco (NOV).
"First is Schlumberger, operating in more than 80 countries. The company is the world's leading supplier of energy technology, project management, and information solutions.
Continue reading Oil Services Favorites: Schlumberger, National Oilwell Varco
Posted Feb 1st 2011 10:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Brazil, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)
"Our advice to buy Brazil as well as our advice to buy energy stocks have rewarded those who heeded them over the last few years; given this, it stands to reason, then, that investing in Brazilian energy is eminently sensible," says Jack Adamo.
The editor of Insiders Plus explains, "Our latest buy recommendation is Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) -- or Petrobras for short.
"The reason for buying Brazil is clear: It is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and among the best of that group in terms of rule of law and honest financial markets.
Continue reading Petrobras (PBR): Energy Gains in Brazil
Posted Jan 14th 2011 1:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Exxon Mobil (XOM), Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, DJIA, Stocks to Buy
"Nowhere is the supply and demand balance as tight as it is with oil; with the somewhat stronger economy here and abroad, the oil gap is closing again," says Jim Powell.
The editor of Global Changes & Opportunities explains, "I think the best way to benefit from rising oil prices is to buy Exxon Mobil (XOM), the world's largest, and one of its most reliable, energy investments.
"I think the price will reach the psychologically important $100 mark by this summer, and maybe a lot sooner.
Continue reading ExxonMobil (XOM): The Best Way to Play Oil
Posted Dec 17th 2010 11:00AM by Sheldon Liber (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Industry, Chevron Corp (CVX), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Bargain Stocks, Chasing Value™, Oil, General Dynamics Corp (GD), Raytheon Company (RTN)
The list of stocks has been whittled down to four. Chevron Corporation (CVX) made the cut to become the oil company stock. Three defense sector powerhouses are competing for one spot in Chasing Value: 2011 Stock Picks -- The Journey Begin.
Today we take a more comprehensive view returning to earlier metrics, and adding some other criteria in order to reach a conclusion. This series began with the contention that making specific predictions was a fools errand with the danger to your portfolio coming from "black swans". To try and add some general counter measures to this possibility I decided that the defense and oil sectors might provide protection against the greatest of threats, war and terrorism. On that basis I posted Chasing Value: You Must Own Defense and Oil for Safety.
Continue reading Chasing Value: Defense and Oil -- Part 4 Conclusion
Posted Dec 14th 2010 4:00PM by Sheldon Liber (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Competitive Strategy, Exxon Mobil (XOM), China, Brazil, Middle East, Boeing Co (BA), Chevron Corp (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Lockheed Martin (LMT), PetroChina Co Ltd ADR (PTR), Chasing Value™, Oil, General Dynamics Corp (GD), Northrop Grumman (NOC), Raytheon Company (RTN), Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR), Stock Picks, Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A)

We at BloggingStocks and everywhere else make the full gambit of prognostications, suggestions, predictions, guesses, analogies, and so forth in an attempt to improve potential investment opportunities for all our readers and provoke discussion.
All of this has its limits, but, if you are a fan of Professor Nassim NicholasTaleb and his best seller
The Black Swan then you already have been warned that the events that have the greatest impact on our lives and our investments are most often unpredictable. We cannot predict the future nor can we anticipate the tragedies that will tank our portfolio's.
While I do believe predicting the future is, how should I say, futile, there are general clues as to which way the wind blows.
Continue reading Chasing Value: You Must Own Defense and Oil for Safety
Posted Dec 3rd 2010 9:30AM by Connie Madon (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Oil

A batch of cold weather is spreading across Europe, pumping up demand for Brent crude. On the ICE exchange, January Brent traded at $90.69 per barrel, up $1.82, the
Financial Times reported.
Brent crude -- the benchmark used by Europeans -- contracts are in 'backwardation,' the
FT notes. Backwardation happens when the market quotes a lower price for a more distant delivery day. For example, January Brent is 4 cents higher than February and 10 cents higher than March. Backwardation usually means that there is strong immediate demand for the product.
Continue reading Brent Crude Trades Above $90 on Cold Weather and Chinese Demand
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