Tag: investing

Are Oil and Gas Stocks Worth the Investment?

Oil and gas companies are some of the world’s largest and most prosperous companies. However, precarious market conditions and subsequent volatility have hit the oil and gas industry hard, making many investors question how wise investing in oil is. Knowing how, if, and when to invest in oil requires an educated understanding of the ever-evolving…


How to Cultivate Patience When You’re Waiting for Return on Investment

I spent the first quarter of 2017 investing into new contractors, systems, and services to help scale my business and automate a sales funnel. Everything is built out and now we’re moving into running Facebook ads. This also means its time for me to wait for my return on investment. If you’re anything like me,…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 5)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose 47 cents to $89.01 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for October delivery rose 80 cents to $94.92 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery rose 7 cents to $2.86 a gallon. September heating oil fell 12 cents to $3.22 a gallon. September natural gas fell 6 cents…


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Sees Inflation Pressure Easing Next Year

AngloGold Ashanti’s CEO expects inflationary pressures to ease next year, he said on Friday after the miner joined rivals in reporting a hit to half-year profit and forecast that costs would be at the top end of guidance this year. Lower commodities prices in 2023 are likely to bring the company’s costs inflation down to…


The ‘Social’ in ‘ESG’ Investing Means Whatever Issuers Want It to Mean

Commentary This is the second installment of a three-part commentary on ESG investing. The first installment, “The USA Should Clarify the ‘E’ in ‘ESG’ and Use Carbon Standards to Our Advantage,” was published on May 25. SOURCE:  “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll. (Wikimedia Commons, public domain.)  After that statement in the illustration, Lewis Carroll…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug.4)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $2.12 to $88.54 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.66 to $94.12 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 12 cents to $2.79 a gallon. September heating oil fell 7 cents to $3.34 a gallon. September natural gas fell 15 cents to $8.12…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 3)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $3.76 to $90.66 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $3.76 to $96.78 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 15 cents to $2.91 a gallon. September heating oil rose 3 cents to $3.41 a gallon. September natural gas rose 56 cents to $8.27…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 2)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose 53 cents to $94.42 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for October delivery rose 51 cents to $100.54 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery rose 6 cents to $3.06 a gallon. September heating oil fell 6 cents to $3.38 a gallon. September natural gas fell 57 cents…


Gold: Where Does the Legendary Metal Fit In Your Portfolio?

Our fascination with gold has been ubiquitous since the beginning of recorded history, and it has been a stalwart investment across cultures worldwide. The value of gold comes from its scarcity as a commodity, and its price tends to grow during times of economic uncertainty, particularly when inflation is high. Gold is unique because, unlike…


Is Gold An Inflation Hedge? How Much Should Be In Your Portfolio?

Our fascination with gold has been ubiquitous since the beginning of recorded history, and it has been a stalwart investment across cultures worldwide. The value of gold comes from its scarcity as a commodity, and its price tends to grow during times of economic uncertainty, particularly when inflation is high. Gold is unique because, unlike…