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Update - Operation Christmas Child

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Burkina Faso With BowWe just wanted to post an update regarding our Operation Christmas Child project.

The Operation Christmas Child organization let us know that our boxes were delivered to Burkina Faso. This small country in West Africa has one of the lowest GDP per capita figures in the world. It also has a disproportionately young demographic. Operation Christmas Child has delivered almost 1 million boxes to the children of Burkina Faso since 1999.

We are thrilled that children that need some smiles and love received our boxes already.

Best,
The INO.com Team


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Where to Drill for Portfolio Outperformance

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The Energy Report: Chad, you recently released an early look at 2014 titled, Drilling Down for Outperformance. You noted that you saw an average 3540% upside on your Buy-rated names. What are your criteria for picking companies?

Chad Mabry: To start, we use a discounted cash flow-based net asset value (NAV) approach to valuing exploration and production (EP) stocks. While cash flow is an important metric, NAV does a better job of comparing companies with different asset profiles, specifically within the small and midcap EP space. NAV does a better job of accounting for a company's upside potential than cash-flow metrics. We use a bottom-up approach to drill down into a company's asset base, its average type curve, estimated ultimate recoveries (EURs), well costs and so on. In this way we find out about the economics of those plays and what the sensitivities are to our commodity price deck. We then try to sort out companies that aren't being valued appropriately and identify strong risk-reward opportunities.

TER: There has been a lot of commodity price volatility this last year. How do you determine what prices to use when you're estimating NAV? Continue reading "Where to Drill for Portfolio Outperformance" →

Forget Nike: Get 30% Upside With This Apparel 'Startup' Instead

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By: Marshall Hargrave of Street Authority

Technology is all around us and in everything: our homes, cars, offices -- and even in our clothing.

Apparel companies are looking more and more like technology companies these days. Wearable technology has become one of the fastest-growing markets over the past year, with apparel companies pushing the limits on recording our physical activity and then transforming it into useful data.

One of the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in the apparel space, Under Armour (NYSE: UA) is at the forefront of this trend. Under Armour has the insight of real-life athletes, the look of an apparel company and the feel of a tech company. Continue reading "Forget Nike: Get 30% Upside With This Apparel 'Startup' Instead" →

Lack Of Demand, Not Manipulation Is Behind The Gold Price Drop

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The Gold Report: This year has been difficult for gold investors. The price went from a high of almost $1,800/ounce ($1,800/oz) to where it is now, in the mid-$1,200/oz range. You have written extensively about the supply and demand forces of precious metals. What is behind the drop in the gold price?

Jeffrey Christian: The single most important factor has been a massive decline in the investment demand for gold. In 2013 investors have bought about 30 million ounces (30 Moz) gold on a net basis globally. That's down from about 39 Moz in 2012 and 31 Moz in 2011, but it is still at a very high level compared to historic investment demand. The net purchases are down 24% because some investors are selling gold.

TGR: Are they putting their money into other investment vehicles or are they sitting on their cash? Continue reading "Lack Of Demand, Not Manipulation Is Behind The Gold Price Drop" →

The Best Opportunity To Profit From Gold In 15 Years

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By: Austin Hatley of Street Authority

After steadily returning an average of 18% a year for the past decade, gold is headed for its first annual loss since 2000. All told, gold prices have fallen over $450 an ounce since January -- a 27% decline in just under 12 months.

In part, the gold market is suffering thanks to the economic recovery. Since gold is usually seen as a "safe haven" investment, an improving economy puts downward pressure on gold prices. Other headwinds include low inflation rates... surging equity values... and an overwhelmingly bearish sentiment facing commodities altogether. Continue reading "The Best Opportunity To Profit From Gold In 15 Years" →