As our collective global socio-eco conscience becomes better developed, there is fast growing concern on how large of a carbon footprint we are leaving for future generations to deal with on our behalf. As a result, literally dozens of companies are involved in the research, marketing and production of sustainable and clean-burning fuels. Investors have [...]
During the first debate leading up to the November elections, presidential candidate Mitt Romney voiced his support for the coal industry. During his last debate with President Obama, Republican candidate Romney stated, ‘I like coal. I’m going to make sure we can continue to burn clean coal’. As a result shares of a number of [...]
Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr rightly claimed that clean energy technologies would be “the biggest economic opportunity of the century.” The long-term prospects for solar energy are bright, but advances in everything from geothermal power to wave power could also see rapid growth. Geothermal power is being pursued by Chevron (NYSE: CVX ) , Calpine (NYSE: [...]
The U.S. housing market continues to post encouraging results which make us realize the sector has got more steam despite reduced real income due to higher social security taxes. In the latest set of statistics, the National Association of Realtors said pending home sales rose during March to highest level in three years. This is [...]
MarineMax, Inc. Stock Continues Trading Up
MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) sells new and used recreational boats which includes pleasure boats such as sport boats, yachts, fishing boats. The company is the nation’s largest retailer and sells well-known brands such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian and many others. With 57 locations, the company is well positioned to continue serving their customers and [...]
Anyone following the European turmoil saw two relatively strong economies report highly disturbing unemployment figures. Spain’s unemployment data for the first quarter of 2013 measured in at 27.2 percent, with the 16-29 age demographic having an unemployment rate of 53.2 percent. Analysts and economists believe that the solution to such high unemployment in Spain is [...]
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Surpasses Expectations
Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RT) is an American based fast food retailer that specializes in offering casual American style food. Items on the menu include chicken, pasta, ribs, soups, steaks, and seafood. The restaurant chain is most loved for their salad bar and hamburgers; specialties that have existed since the company’s creation. Quarterly Results The company [...]
MPG Office Trust Inc. Shares Rise as Acquisition by Brookfield Looms
MPG Office Trust Inc. (NYSE: MPG) is the largest owner and operator of Class A office properties in the Los Angeles central business area. The company develops landmark, large-scale developments that are of high quality and visually appealing. MPG can make claim to owning some of the most iconic and reputable buildings in Los Angeles, [...]
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