Energy Investment Opportunities: Why 28 Million Customers Need These Upgrades

By: Investment U Friday, November 21, 2008 6:32 PM

Symbols: APOG, BBBB, BLG, CEG, FOSL, GE, IHC, MMM, USG

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Its industrial products division makes hundreds of items for the construction industry like window and door materials, including adhesives, tapes, films and abrasives.

And let’s not forget General Electric (NYSE: GE), perhaps the best, safest energy and infrastructure play in the world. It has exposure to nearly every area of engineering and manufacturing that we use to build and power our country.Infrastructure and green energy continue to be focal points as spending in these sectors could jump-start the global economy back to life. GE is better positioned than perhaps any other firm to profit from this spending influx. And at prices of around $13 a share, it’s a steal - especially when you consider its nearly 10% dividend yield.

As Obama’s New Energy for America plan comes up to speed, investors could see a huge slug of cash - perhaps as much as $1 trillion - being thrown at the energy and infrastructure sectors.

And stakes in the above mentioned companies will make sure you get in on the action.

Today’s Investment U Crib Sheet

This morning’s IU Blackboard talked about how the prices for crude oil are at three-year lows and what that’s done to producers. Click the link to visit today’s Investment U Blackboard.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) announced today it was adding to its 17% stake in USG Corp (NYSE: USG). USG produces building materials for a wide range of applications from remodeling to residential and commercial construction. To see what else he’s been buying, check out Investment U Issue #863, Warren Buffet: Why Buying Constellation Energy Group Is A Sweet Deal.

There are many different ways to profit from the numerous infrastructure opportunities. In fact, there’s one that’s going to be far bigger than the rest. To get seven companies that are poised to profit from it, learn more in Investment U Issue #886, Broadband Penetration: 7 Ways to Profit From Our Biggest Infrastructure Need.

Another great way to take advantage of these pivotal sectors is through the White Cap Index. Louis Basenese just released the next five companies to be added. And three of them are focused on the clean energy and technology boom.

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