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Why Biofuel Production Is Short
December 18, 2018 Commodities
Ethanol was sold as the key to America’s energy independence. Now a decade after a Congress’ mandate on ethanol, the new-age biofuel is falling short of expectations. In 2007, the government passed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). Its mandate was to set guidelines for the growth of biofuels, including ethanol. But production of […] Small Business Owner Optimism is Decreasing
December 17, 2018 U.S. Economy
Forecasts are hard to make. But profits tend to rely on forecasts. For a small business, it’s important to forecast well. If there are too many customers and not enough inventory, the business can fail. Too much inventory can also lead to failure. Hiring plans and inventory depend on future expectations. Owners might get it wrong, […] Rio Tinto Is the Tesla of Mining, Developing the Mine of the Future
December 14, 2018 Technology
Mining has seen few advances in the last half-century. Most dangerous jobs are still done by humans. But now one company is challenging this dated paradigm. Billionaire Chase Coleman Loves This Stock…
December 13, 2018 Investment Opportunities
The so-called Tiger Cubs manage many of the world’s top hedge funds. And you can make a lot of money investing with people who know what they’re doing. 5 More Signs There Isn’t a Recession Ahead
December 11, 2018 U.S. Economy
Over the past few weeks, I’ve explained my position that there will not be a recession in 2019. This time, I’m coming at it from the real estate market.