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Reuben Gregg Brewer

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Reuben Gregg Brewer is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, utilities, REITs, and consumer staples. He is the former director of research at Value Line Publishing, where he rose from mutual fund analyst to equity analyst before leading all research operations. Reuben holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Purchase, a master’s in social work from Columbia University, and an MBA from Regis University. He has been featured as a financial expert on CNBC and in the Financial Times, Barron’s, and InvestmentNews.

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Location Might Not Save This Coal Miner's Quarter

Oct 29, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Location Might Not Save This Coal Miner's Quarter

Powder River Basin coal is one of lowest cost options in the U.S. coal industry, which is good news for this focused miner—but the industry downturn isn't over yet, which is bad news for third quarter results at this miner and a couple of others.

2 Coal Miners Won't Get A Steel Reprieve In The Third Quarter

Oct 28, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

2 Coal Miners Won't Get A Steel Reprieve In The Third Quarter

After big bets on the transition to a metallurgical coal focus on that market's upswing, the third quarter isn't likely to have helped these two acquisitive miners as they suffer through the downturn in steel coal prices.

Is Biofuel the Oil Killer?

Oct 27, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Is Biofuel the Oil Killer?

Oil is a primary fuel sources, but there are up and coming alternatives that are worth a look.

“Celebrating” 150 Coal Plant Closures

Oct 27, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

“Celebrating” 150 Coal Plant Closures

U.S. coal power plants continue to shut, which makes environmentalists happy—but the coal industry doesn't need to be as worried as you might think.

Have Chinese Coal Prices Turned A Corner?

Oct 25, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Have Chinese Coal Prices Turned A Corner?

China's massive appetite for coal hasn't stopped a glut of the fuel from depressing coal prices, but that glut may be starting to clear.

The Crow Tribe Has Spoken Regarding This Coal Deal

Oct 25, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

The Crow Tribe Has Spoken Regarding This Coal Deal

Cloud Peak Energy is already one of the largest coal miners in the country, but its deal with the Crow Tribe will make it even bigger.

The Steel Industry Is Going Vertical

Oct 25, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

The Steel Industry Is Going Vertical

The steel industry is in the process of correcting a supply/demand imbalance—to keep profits up companies are working hard to contain costs, and going vertical is a big part of that.

Why You Should Avoid This Coal Miner

Oct 24, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Why You Should Avoid This Coal Miner

There's a switch away from Central Appalachian Coal, and that's going to be bad news for this coal miner and good news for two others.

Hide This “Steel” Company's Shares Under Your Mattress

Oct 24, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Hide This “Steel” Company's Shares Under Your Mattress

If you think all steel companies are alike, think again—here's a specialty “steel” player that can help you sleep well at night.

3 Opportunities in the Shifting Potash Market

Oct 23, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

3 Opportunities in the Shifting Potash Market

The potash market has been thrown a curveball by a public spat at a potash trade group—but long-term demand is what will eventually win the day.

Less is Still More in China

Oct 22, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Less is Still More in China

China's appetite for energy is nearly insatiable—which means that even if the county pledges to use less coal in the future than it does now on a percentage basis, its coal consumption will keep going up.

A French Blueprint to Achieve Energy Independence

Oct 22, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

A French Blueprint to Achieve Energy Independence

The United States has long been dependent on undependable nations for key energy inputs—France shows how that could easily change if we wanted it to.

A Steel Reserve Has Been Needed By Investors Lately

Oct 21, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

A Steel Reserve Has Been Needed By Investors Lately

Steel Dynamics turned in a good third quarter, despite some underlying weak spots, and provided a solid outlook for its expansion projects.

Is The Steel Industry Beginning to Shine?

Oct 18, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Is The Steel Industry Beginning to Shine?

Nucor Steel's third quarter was a sequential improvement, but the fourth quarter won't likely be as good and will cap a generally weak year for this industry leader.

4 U.S. Coal Miners Ready for India's Ascent Into the Big Leagues

Oct 18, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

4 U.S. Coal Miners Ready for India's Ascent Into the Big Leagues

While China is the big game in the export coal market, India is increasingly demanding more and more of the energy source—this will support long-term growth for U.S. coal exporters.

3 Companies Benefiting From China Shuttering Thousands of Mines

Oct 17, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

3 Companies Benefiting From China Shuttering Thousands of Mines

China is closing small and dangerous coal mines, a move that, at least in the near term, will help take supply out of the market—that should boost the fortunes of at least a few coal miners.

What You Need To Know About Peabody Energy Inc. Now

Oct 17, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

What You Need To Know About Peabody Energy Inc. Now

Peabody Energy's third quarter earnings from continuing operations were at the high end of guidance on cost-cutting and volume gains in Australia.

What You Need To Know About Peabody Energy Inc. Now

Oct 17, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

What You Need To Know About Peabody Energy Inc. Now

Peabody Energy's third quarter earnings from continuing operations were at the high end of guidance on cost-cutting and volume gains in Australia.

3 Companies Cleaning up the Energy Mess

Oct 17, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

3 Companies Cleaning up the Energy Mess

Drilling for oil and gas is a messy business and a trio of specialists is there to help clean things up—making money for investors along the way.

Are 4 Fatalities Linked to the Government Shutdown?

Oct 16, 2013 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Are 4 Fatalities Linked to the Government Shutdown?

Four coal miners have died since the U.S. government shut down, is this a direct result of reduced inspections?

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