Archive for December 2009

The $40 Billion Sand Box

This week Exxon Mobil (XOM), the world largest oil exploration company, announced that it would acquire independent natural gas producer, XTO Energy in an all stock deal worth $41 billion. XTO is a leader in drilling for Shale Gas, which was once thought nearly impossible to extrapolate. A Trade King blog posting highlights who could [...]

Black Friday Provides Light

For years Black Friday signified the start of the Christmas season in the United States.  The day after the Thanksgivings holiday, tons of retail outlets would discount their wares, to entice customers into their establishments during the wee hours of the morning.  Supposedly, this is the day when most retailers move out of the red [...]


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