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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 […] Delta Stock Hits Rough Air, But Could Still Soar
December 17, 2018 Investment Opportunities
When I started planning out today’s article early last week, it was going to be a tongue-in-cheek jab at Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL). You see, Delta just banned puppies and kittens from all flights. My 9-year-old daughter was devastated. She has neither a puppy nor a kitten but lamented that if Santa brings […] 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, […] This Is 2018’s Market Narrative of the Year
December 14, 2018 Global Economy
The narrative is the main idea that guides how we think about the markets. And how we think about the markets is equal to how we invest. 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.