Articles in Commodities

International Business Times

Soros: Shale Gas and Oil Prompting Economic Recovery

Billionaire investor George Soros attributes part of his favorable economic outlook for the U.S. to the nation's shale resources, he said in a weekend TV interview. "[The... Read >>

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Greek Austerity: What Does It Mean for Investors?

Most asset classes around the world have responded favorably to news that the Greek parliament passed an austerity program over the weekend that is designed to cut spending and lower its ... Read >>

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Gale Force on Track to Triple Production Year Over Year; to Buy Oil and Gas Properties; Shares Near Year Highs

Gale Force Petroleum Inc. (GFP.V) was down by almost 4% at 27 cents, but has nearly touched year high 30 cents. More than 935,000 shares have already changed hands. Today, the company... Read >>

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Secova to Acquire Interest in Advanced Stage Oil and Gas Licence; Climbs 8% in the Afternoon

Secova Metals Corp. (SEK.V) advanced 8% to $0.065 in the afternoon, moving closer to year highs, with 931,000 shares traded so far. Today, the company announced that it has signed a Letter... Read >>

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UPDATE: Dejour Ties-in 3rd Successful Oil Well at Woodrush; Shares Advance 6%

Dejour Energy Inc. (DEJ.TO) advanced almost 6% to 45 cents in the afternoon, nearly hitting 20-day and 50-day SMA 43 cents. Today, DEJ announced that the aB-1 oil well at its 75%... Read >>

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Mawson Resources Shares Down 17% at Midday, Appoints New Director

Mawson Resources Limited (MAW.TO) announced today that Colin Maclean has been appointed as a director of Mawson effective February 13, 2012. Maclean holds a B.A (First Class Honours... Read >>

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Energy Stocks, Crude Higher at Mid-day; Chesapeake Eyes $12B in Asset Sale

Top Energy Stocks XOM +0.45% CVX +0.80% COP 0.4% SLB 0.84% OXY 0.6% Energy stocks are higher with the NYSE Energy Sector Index gaining 0.60 at mid-day. Crude oil also is higher... Read >>

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Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks are higher with the NYSE Energy Sector Index gaining 0.60 at mid-day. Crude oil also is higher today, with the March contract up $1.41 at $100.08 a barrel in NYMEX trade. In... Read >>

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UPDATE: QUX Shares Lose 9 Cents at Midday

Quadra FNX Mining (QUX.TO) is down 9 cents at midday, and shares are currently trading at $14.97. It is the third most actively traded on the TSX, with more than 3.28 million shares... Read >>

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Stocks Rally as Greek Debt Woes Appear Close to Resolution; Consumer Shares, Materials Lead Gains

Stocks are broadly higher this morning, paring their gains somewhat over the past hour, after Greek lawmakers yesterday approved austerity measures needed to secure rescue funds. Commodities also... Read >>