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Crude Oil: Honeymoon surprise

It is a real-life version of the Beverly Hillbillies. Or maybe it should be called the Belizean Hillbillies.

My new wife made me promise to leave my laptop and writing duties at home on our recent honeymoon. Like a good new…

26May2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Energy Utilities: Buy Exelon Corp. (EXC:NYSE)

Here’s a news story I bet you haven’t heard. It’s created a nearly catastrophic economic environment in one of our nation’s state capitals, but few folks are talking about it. Maybe it is because they are scared to raise the…

16May2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Fixing the economy: Listen to Hanoi Jane

It is not too often Jane Fonda’s name gets a mention when discussing patriotism and improving the country. But if we want to succeed and continue as an economic powerhouse, we must follow the liberal lady’s exercise advice: No pain,…

13May2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Fuel Prices: More than one way to profit

I am not above slummin’ it. A few weeks ago, I was scheduled to take a trip to Bismarck. With a mid-day flight and some time to kill, I decided to check out the area’s mass transit operation.

I paid…

12May2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

ETF Investing: Protect yourself from the downside

It is hard to believe until last week, it was nearly a month since the Dow last posted a losing week. Even with ominous forecasts of recession, consumer sentiment plunging, and oil prices seeming to rise just to rise, the…

12May2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Sink or Swim: Marine industry options play

Sometimes it is hard not to get attached to an industry. As the economy slows and takes it to new lows, it can feel quite personal. If not properly managed, an intimate connection to an industry can be detrimental to…

2May2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Mineral Rights: Landowners are getting rich

Natural Gas Drilling government wants landowners out

With food and energy prices making climbs higher and higher nearly every day, somebody must be getting rich. But who? The gas stations claim they can barely get by. Farmers are protesting their own rising costs. And Exxon Mobil shareholders have little…

30Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Weakening Dollar: Fly into some profits

Falling dollar

At least a dollar is still worth a dollar here in the United States, because throughout much of the world it is not worth nearly what it used to be.

As of yesterday’s new record high, it will cost you $1.60…

28Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

The Nation’s Debt: Collectors are in for rough times

Credit Card debt collection agency

There is no denying when it comes to soaring fuel prices, this nation has a major problem on its hands. Thanks to credit cards, the problem may be exponentially larger than most folks think.

Look at it this way. For…

24Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

American Economy: Follow the hogs

I must be looking at the equities through a different lens, because what I see and what Wall Street is apparently looking at is much different. Somehow the market remains positive, yet signs of ominous doom continue to build. The…

18Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Investing in Utilities: What if the lights go out?

You should be glad you do not live in Juneau, Alaska. And if by a 1 in a 100,000 chance you do live in Juneau, turn off your computer. You are wasting precious electricity.

While it is not making any mainstream…

18Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Food Crisis: The globe’s exporters close their doors

Dry Bulk Shipping

I am hungry, but I cannot afford to eat. Sure, I say that now because I am scrimping for a wedding, and more importantly, a honeymoon in 31 days, but I may not be able to use that excuse for…

16Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Tech Industry Misery: A prime buying opportunity

Spring is a time of renewal and change for the environment. It also appears to be a time of monumental changes for the technology industry. Unfortunately, the changes in the business world are not nearly as scenic.

While cherry trees…

11Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

General Electric Earnings: The worst is yet to come

General Electric Earnings

You do not think the credit crisis is over just like that? A few weeks of ups and downs, some presses releases, and some rule changes and the economy is fixed. Get real. This mess is just getting started.

For proof,…

11Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued

Profit Opportunity: A diamond in a mud pit

This is a very scary period of time for investors. Just when they think they have the market figured out, it turns out to be a head fake and the market changes track.

If not careful, this market could become more…

4Apr2008 | Andrew Snyder | 0 comments | Continued