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Just before the carnage I said avoid the oils; I’ve decided to start buying again.

Having been through numerous energy cycles, I’ve learned on valuable lesson: Sell high and buy low.  Sounds simple enough but its always difficult.  Just a few weeks ago I recommended avoiding energy stocks (which turned out to be perfect timing). … Continue reading

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Markets & September Heebeejeebies – Hide or Ride?

What’s an investor to do when everything expected has already come to pass, and it’s time to strategize for the future – but the potential September/October abyss is in the way? Having warned myself months ago about the coming rout … Continue reading

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A case for $120 WTI oil – and sharply higher stock prices.

Back in July I was surprised to notice that oil prices continued to remain firm during the odd 2011 summer months (an anomaly caused by strife in the Middle East) when ordinarily we experience softness in energy prices that time … Continue reading

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Market undervalued? YES!

“According to Ford Equity’s research, based on current earnings, expected growth, and current interest rates, the S&P Midcap 400 Index is undervalued.” I prefer a sampling of mid-sized companies when considering valuations, since the really large capitalization stocks nowadays can … Continue reading

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Oil stocks cheap enough yet?

From Bloomberg (June 22nd): “Crude for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell as much as 93 cents to $93.24 a barrel in electronic trading and was at $93.65 at 1:35 p.m. London time. The contract yesterday climbed … Continue reading

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So when do I sell?

So when do I sell?  I hate this question.  Below is the exact question I found in the comments section from my great friend Stephen Bishop.  Stephen is an investment advisor in Nova Scotia (God’s country), and he is the … Continue reading

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