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September 2014 - Page 19 of 23 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From

It's the Lack of Energy That Shapes the World (and Moves the Markets)

As everyone remains focused on the price of crude, the wider energy market is headed for a serious shortfall.

In fact, in the course of my global work, it's impossible not to recognize there is a new energy crisis quickly developing in other parts of the world.

This is not a rising Armageddon, the end of the world as we know it, or some script for a survivalist thriller.

But it is another dramatic example of how the lack of energy shapes the world…

In this case, the supply of oil and gas is still adequate and trade is on the upswing. The rising problem has to do with energy availability.

In certain areas of the world, the generation and distribution of energy is beginning to morph into a bona fide crisis. In short, the infrastructure in place is simply not enough to reliably keep the lights on.

For investors, these shortfalls will provide significant opportunities to profit.

Let me explain…

Desperation in the Eurozone Is a Profit Play for Us

On September 4, the European Central Bank lowered the interest rate on its main refinancing operations by 10 basis points to 0.05%. In addition, the interest rate on its marginal lending facility was reduced by 10 basis points to 0.30% and the interest rate on its deposit facility was reduced by 10 basis points as […]

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Stock Market Today Rises with S&P 500 Hitting Record High, Dow Gains 67 Points

U.S. stock markets rallied Friday to end the week on a high note, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones both logging their fifth consecutive weekly gains.

Although a lackluster jobs report indicates that hiring slowed in August, the structural weakness in the jobs sector likely means the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off on raising interest rates.

Here are the top stories from the stock market today…

Tesla Stock Price Will Shrug Off Today’s 5% Dip and Continue Higher

The Tesla stock price was down nearly 5% today to $272.51, following yesterday's statement from CEO Elon Musk that Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) shares are overvalued at the moment.

"I do think people sometimes get carried away with our stock," Musk said on CNBC yesterday.

But even if Elon Musk thinks the shares are overpriced now, this stock still has great long-term potential. Today’s drop is just a blip on the radar. In fact, TSLA stock could double in the next 12 months…

These Two Tech Stocks to Buy Are Beating the S&P 500 – Again

At their peak, Microsoft and Intel dominated the personal-computing market, accounting for roughly 95% of sales.

As a result of their unique fit, both companies made thousands of shareholders rich. They have lagged in recent years, but thanks to new leadership at both firms, they're back to beating the S&P 500 once again.

These two are a couple of the best tech stocks to buy out there. Here’s why.