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Varun Chandan, Arora

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I have a Master in Finance degree from IE Business School in Madrid. I use the top-down approach when it comes to investing. I like to analyze macroeconomic factors and how they impact individual companies.

Recent Articles by Varun Chandan, Arora

May 16, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Why Are Refiners Worried About the U.S. Lifting the Ban on Crude Exports?

One of the biggest beneficiaries of the shale boom in the U.S. have been refiners such as Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66. However, it has also led to calls for the U.S. to lift its decades-old ban on crude oil exports -- which is bad news for refiners.

May 15, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

What Do Surging Nickel Prices Mean for Vale and BHP Billiton?

Nickel prices have surged more than 50% this year, but are miners seeing the benefits?

May 12, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Cameco Corporation Optimistic About Long-Term Outlook for Uranium Market

While the uranium market faces challenges in the near term, the positive outlook for the long term is the reason I have a bullish stance on Cameco.

May 12, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Gazprom Looks to China Amid Ukraine Crisis

Russian gas giant Gazprom is looking to China to diversify its revenue sources.

May 12, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Why Aluminum Prices Are Still Under Pressure

Although aluminum producers have been slashing production, aluminum prices have remained stuck under $2,000 per ton.

May 12, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Rio Tinto plc Lawsuit Brings Fresh Trouble for Vale SA

Rio Tinto's lawsuit against Vale highlights the importance of Simandou iron ore deposit to miners.

May 6, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Rising Crude Stockpiles to Benefit Refiners

As U.S. crude stockpiles continue to rise, refiners can expect more robust margins going forward.

May 6, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Gold Miners Have Adapted to the New Environment

Barrick Gold's and Goldcorp's first quarter results show that the two companies have adapted to the new gold price environment.

May 3, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Vale SA’s First Quarter Results Reflect Weak Iron Ore Prices

As expected, Vale's first-quarter results were negatively impacted by weaker iron ore prices.

May 2, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

China’s Iron Ore Financing Deals Under Scrutiny

As China's regulators crack down on iron ore import loans, an important source of demand in an oversupplied iron ore market is likely to be taken away.

May 1, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

BP Plc Shareholders Can Expect Further Upside

Given BP's commitment to shareholder distributions, the company is the top pick among oil and gas majors.

Apr 28, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Rising Imports Remain a Major Concern for U.S. Steel Companies

U.S. steel companies remain worried over rising imports.

Apr 28, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

China to Appeal WTO Ruling on Rare Earth Exports

China is planning to appeal a WTO ruling on rare earth exports, however the restrictions imposed by China have ended up hurting its own rare earth miners.

Apr 28, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Osisko Takeover Battle Has Ended but Expect More M&A

There is likely to be an increase in M&A activity in the gold mining sector in the coming months.

Apr 24, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Rising Crude Stockpiles Widen Spread Between WTI and Brent Crude

The spread between WTI and Brent crude has been widening as crude stockpiles in the U.S. rise.

Apr 24, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

More Bad News for Oversupplied Iron Ore Market

The lifting of ban on iron ore mining in the Indian state of Goa is not good news for the oversupplied iron ore market.

Apr 23, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Potash Prices Have a Floor But There Is Limited Upside Potential

With potash prices finding a floor a great deal of uncertainty has ended for producers. However, there is limited upside potential for potash prices.

Apr 23, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Vale SA Likely to Lose Its Guinea Investment

Vale stands to lose its entire investment in the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.

Apr 21, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Oilfield Services Firms’ Q1 Results Point to Another Strong Year Ahead

The Middle East and Asia will be key growth drivers for oilfield services companies.

Apr 21, 2014 by Varun Chandan, Arora

Physical Demand Will Support Gold Prices

Gold prices have limited upside due to waning investor demand in the west. However, prices should be supported at around $1,200 an ounce due to Chinese physical demand.

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