Tag: oil
Why Gas Prices Rise Quickly but Fall Slowly
by Joseph Lazzaro on Mar.18, 2011, under Towing
As soon as oil prices rise, it takes little time before drivers begin to feel the pain at the pump. But it takes far longer for price decreases to reach consumers. Here’s why.
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Why Gas Prices Rise Quickly but Fall Slowly originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:00:00.
Market Snapshot: What’s Thriving in Battered Economy
by Charles Hugh Smith on Mar.15, 2011, under Towing
The economy has had more than its share of trouble lately: Japan’s earthquake comes on top of rising oil and food prices, political turmoil in the Middle East and a crop of government austerity measures. But investing opportunities lie hidden behind the bad news.
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Market Snapshot: What’s Thriving in Battered Economy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:00:00.
Filed Under: Energy, Economy, Investing, ETFs, Investing Basics, Market News, Investment
Can U.S. Services Growth Outweigh High Oil Prices?
by Joseph Lazzaro on Mar.10, 2011, under Towing
The U.S. services sector is growing strong, providing additional evidence that the U.S. economy is recovering and might not need more stimulus funding. But that’s contingent upon oil staying below $120 per barrel.
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Can U.S. Services Growth Outweigh High Oil Prices? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:00:00.
Filed Under: Technology, Economy
Five Oil Stocks That Could Offset Your Pain at the Pump
by Joseph Lazzaro on Mar.09, 2011, under Towing
Given the prospect of $4-plus gasoline this summer, what’s an American to do? Beyond switching to a higher-MPG vehicle, you can consider buying some oil stocks with plenty of upside potential. Here are five candidates, if your risk appetite is hardy enough.
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Five Oil Stocks That Could Offset Your Pain at the Pump originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:00:00.
Filed Under: Energy, Investing, Stock Picks, Chevron
Dow Jumps 124 Points as Oil Dips and Bank Stocks Rally
by Dan Burrows on Mar.08, 2011, under Towing
After a rough opening session on Monday, stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday. The Dow enjoyed a triple-digit gain after oil prices eased and bank shares bounced higher on the possibility of further dividend payouts and share buybacks.
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Dow Jumps 124 Points as Oil Dips and Bank Stocks Rally originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:15:00.
Filed Under: Energy, Economy, Investing, Earnings, JP Morgan Chase, Safeway, American Express, Bank of America, Stocks in the News, Market News






