Lyondell Bassell | LYB
One of our favorite petrochemical companies in the energy derivatives space is a plastics manufacturer. Our favorite is the space at Lyondel Bassel. WE see them as low-cost producers, but…
Unintended Regime Change
Unfortunately for investors, the phrase “regime change” may become a nasty double entendre. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
Financial Stress | XLF
Private credit is a financial area that originated with the Dodd-Frank financial reforms enacted after the Great Financial Crisis. One aim of the legislation was to force banks to be…
If I Were a Presidential Speechwriter
My Fellow Americans, Nearly one month ago, following a period of unprecedented escalation and the exhaustion of every diplomatic avenue, I ordered the United States military to take decisive action…
If We Kick the Can Into a Dark Alley, We Should Not Follow
The war with Iran has always been asymmetric. While we clearly have kinetic superiority, they have the existential "will to live", numerous economic pressure points, they don't have elections, they're…
Silver… What’s Next? | SLV
Silver traders have had a field day over the past year. The price of silver did nothing for years, if not decades, and then it took off like a bad…
Valero Energy | VLO
There are other ways to play an emerging energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East besides buying the commodity. One could buy the refiners. This article is…
Crude Oil | USO
Oil is in the news, and this is a commodity that provides opportunities for those with a high risk tolerance and some capital to commit. This article is for paid…
Office Hours
In this episode, Mike & I take a deep dive into OVX, the oil equivalent of the VIX. It is off the charts and presents a trading opportunity.
General Mills | GIS
Do you hate food? It seems investors do. We believe investors are telling food companies that convenience is not enough. Food must be nutritious. This article is for paid members…
Chinese Internet Stocks | KWEB
Chinese internet/tech stocks may be at an inflection point. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
Market Action | SPY
The world is in a crazy place. Are we on the precipice of WWIII, or is the chaos in the Middle East about to come to an end? This article…