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Is Natural Gas a Buy?

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Since mid 2008 natural gas has been completely decimated by the market with the past eight months have been particularly bearish, cutting natural gas stocks in half.  Take a look at UNG for instance, down close to 60% from it’s June high of 12.32 a share.  So with natural gas bouncing off it’s all time low is it time to take a bullish stance on the commodity?  Recent options activity has spiked dramatically, with a call to put ratio of more than six to one.  With options activity a good forward looking indicator of investor sentiment, this is generally a very bullish … Read more

More than a coffee shop? Starbucks to offer beer, wine in select locations

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In the search for increasing profits a number of fast food restaurants venturing away from their tried and true business models and testing the uncharted waters of breakfast; Subway, Wendy’s Co. and YUM brand’s Taco Bell are just a few.  In a similar venture at a select few locations, Starbucks is looking to add alcoholic beverages and a larger menu to match which would include light, appetizer style fare.  If successful, the coffee chain could be looking at a large increase in sales with little additional overhead costs.  Considering the frequency locations are used to conduct business, the addition of … Read more