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Algae-Based Biofuels: Big Oil Place Their Clean Energy Bets

Friday, August 5, 2011

As support for ethanol wanes, algae-based biofuels are beginning to attract interest from some heavy-hitters in the energy industry.

Buyers To Buy If Prices Weaken

Friday, September 25, 2009

If bearish sentiment continues for a bit, expect to see a potential break below support levels around $67.35. Further declines in shipping rates due to reduced Chinese demand can be expected to continue, highlighted by expectations for a 50 per cent drop in freight rates in the next four months.

Wall Street Loves Oil

Friday, June 12, 2009

Crude prices in Asia slipped Friday on a stronger U.S. dollar and as traders sold off bets to lock in profits, but the overall rally is expected to continue on hopes that data on the global economy will stay bullish. Crude prices are down, but after we wake up tomorrow morning, they may hit $73 a barrel, traders said.

Oil Price Drops on Job Losses

Monday, February 9, 2009

The United States government statement that U.S. employers had slashed over a half million jobs in January, the highest yet in 35 years, lead to crude oil prices dropping just below $41 a barrel, way below the high of $147 a barrel last summer. There is a link between layoffs and the demand on oil, say analysts, as those laid off see no need for the daily commute, and buy less of petroleum products like toys and raincoats.

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