Thursday, April 25, 2013

WSJ: U.S. Oil Boom is Bad News for Tanker Business

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The approach of U.S. energy independence has becalmed an important part of the global maritime industry: the business of hauling crude oil across the oceans. What’s worse for investors is that the trade winds likely won’t pick up any time soon. See original post here.

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Monday, April 8, 2013

WSJ: What's the Difference Consumer Staples and Durables

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Stock strategists often talk about two groups of companies that sell goods to individuals: makers of "consumer staples" and makers of "consumer durables."

They sound similar but are in fact completely different in ways that matter to investors.
Consumer staples are the goods you buy for immediate, everyday use—like shampoo, toothpaste and soap. 
See original post here.

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