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Bill Foote

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I scour physical and financial commodities globally to uncover the political, economic and financial reasons for value creation and destruction globally.

Recent Articles by Bill Foote

Dec 30, 2013 by Bill Foote

Will Berkshire's Bets on Wind Power Pay Off?

Berkshire Hathaway's sequenced investments in wind power and transmission combine to support a proactive utility strategy. This strategy will deliver a reliable flow of consistent dividend growth that can hedge volatile fossil-based fuel costs.

Dec 12, 2013 by Bill Foote

How Steel Is Making Its Comeback

ArcelorMittal's two-year slump is about to end with it purchase of a high margin finished steel mill in the U.S. Sluggish E.U., Russian, and Chinese demand, and old fashioned good timing combine to enrich ArcelorMittal earnings.

Dec 12, 2013 by Bill Foote

How Metal Is Financing the Oil Value Chain

Glencore, and other traders, are moving further into oil. At the same time they amassed large inventories of metals in storage they own and earn finance profits on. Metals finance oil.

Dec 11, 2013 by Bill Foote

How Traders Finance Big Oil

Glencore and other oil traders typically prepay their oil supplies. These payments enable oil majors to divest their African oil assets to local production companies.

Dec 7, 2013 by Bill Foote

Why African Oil Is the Next Ring of Fire

Ophir finds deepwater hydrocarbon all around Africa. It is poised to deliver on well-financed and de-risked forward program and is about to monetize another asset.

Dec 6, 2013 by Bill Foote

Why Big Oil Is Divesting Nigerian Assets

ConocoPhillips eyes shale, and China, as it realigns its priorities to grow cash flow and dividends. Local financing is the linchpin to indigenous Oanda Energy acquisition.

Nov 30, 2013 by Bill Foote

A Russian Bear Meets a Financial Lion

Rosneft and Morgan Stanley swap oil, while Rosneft begins its move into the Americas, and maybe even physical trading.

Nov 28, 2013 by Bill Foote

Whither Oil for a Russian Bear?

Russia’s main export is oil, and its export agent is Rosneft. Will a softening of oil demand globally weaken Rosneft? Look to China and the Petroyuan for answers.

Nov 21, 2013 by Bill Foote

Solar Stocks Flare Out

Beating estimates is not enough to maintain climbing prices. It's back to the basics of cash flow realization, debt reduction, customer diversification, manufacturing and installation efficiency.

Nov 20, 2013 by Bill Foote

Why You Should Consider Investing in Idaho

Strong hydroelectric power holdings build stable predictable base for sustained profits and long-term value in utility portfolios.

Nov 19, 2013 by Bill Foote

Solar Flares up in Africa

U.S. loans bolster solar investment in South Africa and encourage U.S. companies to lead the worldwide solar industry.

Nov 18, 2013 by Bill Foote

Will This Merchant Transmission Investment Pay Off?

Can the market support a private investment in power transmission infrastructure?

Nov 15, 2013 by Bill Foote

South African Power Grid Now Supplied With Solar Power

Sheep-friendly power: the ultimate in public-private partnership

Nov 13, 2013 by Bill Foote

Mobile Telecom Hooks up With Typhoon Alley and the Ring of Fire in the Philippines

Watch for surge in making mobile telecom even more mobile with COWs and SOWs

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