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Daily Highlights: 10/30/09

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:15 GMT

Asian Stocks rise as earnings, Japan jobless data, stoke growth optimism.Bank of Japan keeps benchmark rate at 0.1%, stops buying corporate debt.Dollar falls for fourth month against Euro, US growth aids risk demand.Japan central bank forecasts 3 years of deflation as it ends emergency credit steps.[More...]

7 Bullish Utilities Stocks

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:30:35 GMT

Utilities sector seems to be a boring sector. This is evident from average weighted alpha (an indicator of stock price changes) for the sector which ranges from 29.31 for the gas utilities to 60.01 for the telephone utilities compared to the weighted alpha range of 354.23 to -75.35 for all industry sectors.[More...]

Dave Fry's Market Comments For Oct 20, 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:29:19 GMT

MARKET COMMENT October 20, 2009 TAKING A BREAK It was a pretty strange day. Logic would argue for a big rally following earnings from Apple, Texas Instruments and Caterpillar; but no, instead investors focused on weaker than expected housing data and sold. It’s like I said at the end of last night’s commentary: “that’s why they play the game.” As this is written, the “better than expected” earnings are rolling in from the likes of Yahoo and SanDisk.[More...]

Wind Power Stocks

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:53 GMT

Have you ever tried to argue a point that your counterpart simply doesn't understand? This is how I often feel when arguing the bullish case for renewable energy. Though I must admit, it's getting easier.[More...]

Tickers For The Latest Portfolio Reshaping

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:45:21 GMT

Fortunately my portfolio management methods don’t revolve around frequent trading. One of my kids came up to me recently and said, “What did you do today, Dad?” I said, “I made one trade, and I did a bunch of research.” He then asked, “How often do you trade?” I answered, “That was my first trade in a week, and I haven’t traded much in the last two months, but that’s not normal. There is no normal for me. When the market is really volatile, I trade a lot more, selling when stocks are rising, and buying when they are selling off. When the market is relatively placid, I don’t do much.” He looked at me, kind of smiled, and moved on. Information overload from Dad. Most people and investment managers trade too often. They sell their winners too rapidly, and panic too soon on their losers. Now, I’m not advocating “buy and forget,” or Buffett’s statement, “Our favorite holding period is forever.”[More...]

Duke Energy Goes Green

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:37:55 GMT

Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) recently signed an agreement with Sun Edison and will buy electricity generated at the privately held company’s solar farm at Davidson County in North Carolina. The 16.1MW facility is touted as the largest photovoltaic solar farm in the U.S. The solar farm will serve dual purposes for Duke. It will add 16.1MW of annual capacity to its kitty. Secondly, it will go green. According to the company’s estimates, the same amount of electricity produced from fossil fuels would have emitted 32.3 million pounds of carbon dioxide annually. Duke Energy would then be required to offset it by spending more on carbon credits following the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The act stipulates stringent caps against carbon dioxide emissions. Duke Energy expects the facility to be[More...]

Cap and Trade Part Two: How We'll Profit

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:31:30 GMT

We got hundreds of responses to last week's cap and trade essay. Plenty of readers were shocked by how much the new bill will cost you, me, and every American family... Not J.M., who writes, "Ask me if I am surprised. Congress (as well as local governments) treats us as cash cows, which in fact we are." Some readers didn't like questioning our government's huge new tax policy. R.R. writes, "Matt's article on the energy legislation is a political rant and fear mongering." And D.B. gripes, "I wish I could cancel and get my money back when I read your Republican and Libertarian views. Why don't you just stick to providing investment advice and leave the environmental commentary to scientists?" Well, D.B., I'd be sad to see you go. But thanks for cutting to the chase: how to profit. It's time to talk about the best ways to recoup some[More...]

Five Ways To Profit From The New Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:18:00 GMT

The Waxman-Markey Bill, the much-ballyhooed clean energy legislation passed recently by the U.S. House of Representatives, is an economic and political mess.[More...]

Duke (NYSE: DUK) & Cisco (NasdaqGS: CSCO) Team For Smart-Grids

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Diversified utility Duke Energy (DUK), the 3rd largest electric utility in the U.S., announced a three-year partnership with Cisco Systems (CSCO), the world's largest network communications company, to co-develop an advanced modern electric "smart grid." What is a Smart-Grid? "Smart-grids" deliver electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology to save energy, reduce costs and increase reliability. Many global governments are promoting such a modernized electricity network as a means of increasing energy independence and reducing global warming issues.[More...]

Risk Analysis Of Portfolio - 2009 1Q

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:23:13 GMT

Last week, I presented an update on the quarterly performance of my overall portfolio (this includes my index funds, opportunity portfolio, and dividend portfolio). Here I am discussing the quarterly risk analysis. My objective here to make sure I am continuing to following my risk management process. Maintain pre-determined asset class allocation; Maintain pre-determined diversification (any sector should not exceed 10%);[More...]

Landfill methane goes to work

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Nov. 7--DURHAM -- Those long tossed fast-food wrappers and leftovers may be providing the light that's helping you read this story.
Three 20-cylinder engines were turned on Friday to start the city's Landfill Gas-to-Energy Green Power Project.
Methane gas is created from organic materials rotting in large landfills.

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Daily Highlights: 10/30/09

7 Bullish Utilities Stocks

Dave Fry's Market Comments For Oct 20, 2009

Wind Power Stocks

Tickers For The Latest Portfolio Reshaping

Duke Energy Goes Green

Cap and Trade Part Two: How We'll Profit

Five Ways To Profit From The New Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill

Duke (NYSE: DUK) & Cisco (NasdaqGS: CSCO) Team For Smart-Grids

Risk Analysis Of Portfolio - 2009 1Q

Landfill methane goes to work

PSNC coverage faces criticism

NNSA admin is 'very happy' with MOX

Cliffside expansion reaffirmed

Cliffside permit revocation bid denied

NC regulators will not revoke Duke Energy permit

Duke Energy Q3 net income decreases

Fish Attractors Deemed Safe

Duke Energy profits fall; conditions stabilize

Duke Energy profits fall; conditions stabilize

Fitch Upgrades DPL's and DP&L's Ratings; Outlook Stable

(PINKSHEETS: AFTC) Remarks on KOGAS 340 Million Dollar Backing of DME Plant

GE Technology Selected for IGCC Project in Southern California

Badger Meter Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings

Badger Meter Awarded Contract By Duke Energy for Badger® ORION® Gas RF Solution

Fitch Rates Charlotte, North Carolina's Refunding GOs 'AAA'

EPA Acts on Greenhouse Gas Emissions After Senate Stalls on Cap and Trade, an Industrial Info News Alert

Management Energy Engages Energy Dimensions for Strategic Development of Its Business Plan

Duke Energy Selects Convergys to Support Smart Grid Initiative With Precedent-Setting Smart Customer Information System

PAA Natural Gas Storage Appoints Richard McGee Vice President

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