Jim Woods
Are You Ready for $250 Oil?
This morning, I received a text from a very smart colleague who has substantial investments and expertise in the oil and gas industry. And when this man alerts me to something he thinks I should know, I pay attention. In the text, there was a link to the following CNBC story with this ominous headline: […]
Getting High (Profits) off of MJ?
Marijuana. It’s known by many nicknames: “pot,” “weed,” “grass” and, of course, “Mary Jane,” or “MJ” for short. Regardless of what you call it, the legality of the substance has been a contentious issue in the United States for years. That reality has made investing in the drug profitably rather difficult. Legislation to change the […]
‘It’s Electric!’ The Utility of Nuclear Power
Uranium and nuclear power are still on the menu for investors this week. Clean and green, nuclear power has come back into the global spotlight in recent months as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels and as the Russia-Ukraine conflict has prompted governments to prioritize energy security. This renewed interest in nuclear has increased demand […]
A Calloused Market Heart
Calluses are generally a good thing, as they are the body’s response to help shield against pain and breach of the skin. Think of calluses as the tough outer layer that stops the harshness and coldness of the world from hitting your nerve endings. Of course, calluses can also form in the heart, and for […]
‘U’ Can’t Beat Uranium
Climate change, limitations placed on solar and wind energy and storage technology and ever-increasing costs of hydrogen energy are three reasons why nuclear energy has become far more compelling to investors in recent years. Clean energy is not only better for our environment, but for most, better for our conscience. Now, as all my readers […]
A Refreshing Reminder of Capitalism
Over the weekend, the world was smacked with the horrific news that Hamas jihadists had viciously attacked Israel. The reports quickly turned into an orgy of ghastly murder, rape, mayhem, decapitations and the kidnapping of hundreds of Israelis. Then, there was the retaliation by the Israeli Defense Force, a retaliation that showed the technological prowess […]