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Why Are Oil Prices Rising? "The Answer" Comes into Focus
June was a good month for energy stocks and for the EIS portfolio but the broad market tanked. The impact of high energy prices on both inflation and consumer discretionary spending is being reflected in stock prices. Energy pressures present a special risk to economic stability by coming on top of the twin collapses in the credit and real estate markets.

So far Mr. Market seems able to distinguish between the very healthy energy sector and the tenuous economy. I fear that at some … [visit site to read more]

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Berry Petroleum Company Still Trading At A Discount
Berry Petroleum Company (BRY) shares have been in a very smooth up trend for most of the year. The movement higher has been supported by strong fundamentals and higher earnings projections.

Berry Petroleum Company is a domestic oil and natural gas explorer. The company owns and operates numerous fields and wells across the country. Berry was founded in 1909, carries a market cap. of $2.55 billion and is headquartered in Bakersfield, … [visit site to read more]

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Top 50% Pays 97% Of All Federal Income Taxes
The U.S. income tax system is highly progressive. The top 1% of income earners, by household, paid more than 39% of all federal income taxes in 2005, the top 10% paid more than 70%, and the top 50% paid almost 97%, whereas the bottom 50% paid a little over 3%. Further, 32% of all tax returns filed in 2005 were from people who paid no federal income tax at all.

The chart below (click to enlarge) shows graphically the levels of household income earners, and their proportion of the federal … [visit site to read more]

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What Is The Real Cost Of Fossil Fuels?
Peter Lynch, who happens to have been a high school classmate of mine, is concerned about the growing scarcity and cost of oil. As I am sure you know, he was one of the most successful money managers of the 20th century. Here are his recently expressed thoughts:

What is the Real Cost of Fossil Fuels?

By Peter Lynch

In my opinion, "Energy" is the number one problem facing the U.S and the world as we move forward into the 21st century. In fact, I think … [visit site to read more]

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Consumer Reluctance To Use Cars Could Benefit Internet Funds
Besides the gasoline-related stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), is there any other way to try and benefit from the $4-$5 a gallon prices?

Did you just fill up your tank on the way to work, and realize a good portion of your day’s earnings are burned already?

Gary Gordon for ETF Expert is thinking that higher fuel prices will inspire more consumers to shop online, more investors to seek … [visit site to read more]

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Staying Negative On Regional Banks
We were interested in finding out the state of some regional banks, in hopes that would improve our perspective and understanding of what may be ahead for financial institutions in general, in some way. Joining us today is Zacks senior financials analyst Eric Rothmann for his take.

Let's start with Hudson City Bancorp. What's your outlook here?

Even though Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK) shares trade at a discount to … [visit site to read more]

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Week Ahead In US Financial Markets (July 7-11)
Financial Markets Summary For The Week of July 7-July 11

The week of July 7-11 will see a light week of data on the calendar that will feature a speech by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke on Tuesday and a cluster of data to be released on Friday that will feature June import prices, the monthly trade balance and US budget statement for May and the preliminary estimate of consumer confidence for July by the University of Michigan. Tuesday will see the release of pending home sales for … [visit site to read more]

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Are Stock Buybacks A Good Or Bad Thing For Investors?
When a company announces a stock buyback, also commonly referred to as a share repurchase, is this a good thing or a bad thing for investors?

Such action can be an indication that management believes the stock price is undervalued. On the other hand, the company may be compelled to buy back its own shares for other reasons—reasons that are not entirely in the best interests of its stockholders.

Stock Buybacks Defined

When a company elects to purchase outstanding … [visit site to read more]

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