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Oil Prices are Pumped Up

Today crude oil futures advanced another 5%, bringing the gain for the United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) up to 9.3% so far this week.

Mid-Stream Energy Infrastructure Outlook Looks Bright

Learn why improving sector fundamentals, including rising free cash flow and declining volatility should draw buyers over the next few years.

Mid-Stream Energy Infrastructure Outlook Looks Bright

Learn why improving sector fundamentals, including rising free cash flow and declining volatility should draw buyers over the next few years.

Plain Talk, Fuzzy Math

Plains All American (PAA) held their investor day last week. Continued growth in output from the Permian in West Texas is driving new pipeline...

Can Trump Manage the Economic Cycle?

The current economic recovery, launched out of the cauldron of the 2008-09 financial crisis, continues to percolate. Directly following the 2016 presidential election, many...

Can Trump Manage the Economic Cycle?

The current economic recovery, launched out of the cauldron of the 2008-09 financial crisis, continues to percolate. Directly following the 2016 presidential election, many...

Gold Prices Take a Breather

After an eight-trading day run gaining 5%, gold has finally taken a breather. As the U.S. dollar dropped from $98 to $96.50, gold volatility jumped above 12% and prices enjoyed a nearly $70 rise to re-test gold’s February 20 price high near $1,350.

Gold Prices Take a Breather

After an eight-trading day run gaining 5%, gold has finally taken a breather. As the U.S. dollar dropped from $98 to $96.50, gold volatility jumped above 12% and prices enjoyed a nearly $70 rise to re-test gold’s February 20 price high near $1,350.

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