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Utilities Industry Research Report
Utility Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The utility industry includes companies whose sales come from the administration of public services such as water and power. Utility Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Buy, but with positive potential. The Main Street analysis says a Buy, with SWOT strengths great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities greater than threats. Utility Trade Hubs: Denmark is a major area of utility innovation, especially for the generation of power. Main utility commodities include coal, natural gas, crude oil, and uranium. Utility Trading Strategy: The utility industry tends to be less sensitive to economic cycles, because public services are essential to industrial and residential consumers. Look to buy undervalued utility investments when stock prices are low and sell overvalued utility investments during any part of the business cycle when stock prices are high. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
Investment Impacts (help)
Denmark Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Denmark (DKK) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and above average European living standards. Denmark's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Denmark is very overvalued according to the purchase price parity. Investment flows, interest rate parity and inflation rate parity also point to an overvalued currency. Denmark's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, diversity, and government transparency. Denmark's General Trading Partners: Finland, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and the Netherlands are the top trading partners. Denmark's Commodity Trading Partners: Denmark is a service-based economy that relies little on commodity exports. SWOT Analysis of Denmark: A flexible labor market is the main SWOT strength for Denmark and the Eco-Grid project is the main opportunity. Denmark's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential, but favorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Denmark’s investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Commodity Investment Impact
Coal Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Coal is the largest source of fuel used to produce electricity in the world. Coal is also one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Coal Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Coal is rated a Buy. Coal demanders have a high potential to grow, while coal suppliers have low potential in increase. Coal Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Coal’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and low sources in short supply and substitute products. Coal SWOT Analysis: Strength: Coal is the largest source of energy worldwide; Weakness: coal produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: coal’s widespread use could aid growth as the world economy grows; Threats to growth: alternative forms of clean energy may compete against coal. Coal Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that coal should increase in price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means coal may not increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
- Coal is a dirty fuel. Unless technology can limit the pollution from coal, it might decline in use over the long term.
Natural Gas Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Natural gas is a significant fuel source used to produce electricity in the world. It primarily consists of methane gas. Natural Gas Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Natural is rated a hold. Natural gas demanders have a high potential to increase in value, while natural gas suppliers also have high potential in increase in value. Natural Gas Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Natural gas’s long term growth potential is favorable due to high scores on difficulty to expand in the short term and sensitivity to price changes. Natural Gas SWOT Analysis: Strength: Natural gas is a cheap fuel source, especially in the US; Weakness: natural gas produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: natural gas could produce hydrogen fuel, which is a substitute for gas in cars; Threats to growth: alternative forms of clean energy may compete with natural gas. Natural Gas Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that natural gas should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means natural gas should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
- Natural gas produces less pollution than coal and natural gas power planets can power up much quicker.
Crude Oil Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Crude oil is used to produce fuel oil and gasoline. Gasoline is the largest supplier of fuel for internal combustion engines. Crude Oil Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Crude oil is rated a Sell. Crude oil demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value and crude oil suppliers have a very high potential to increase in value. Crude Oil Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Crude oil’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes, demand not sensitive to price changes, and the SWOT analysis. Crude Oil SWOT Analysis: Strength: Limited natural resource / supply; Weakness: Emits carbon dioxide. Opportunity to grow: the overall growth of vehicles will increase demand for crude oil; Threats to growth: environmental concerns could slow growth potential in the near term. Crude Oil Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that crude oil prices should decrease over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means crude oil prices increase over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
- Crude oil is volatile in price and comes from unstable regions of the world.
Uranium Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Uranium has two main uses: 1. as a military weapon used to penetrator armor; 2. as a power source used in nuclear plants. Uranium Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Uranium is rated a Hold, because there is not enough data to indicate the proper rating. Uranium suppliers have low potential to increase in value. Uranium Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Uranium’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and difficulty to expand in the short term. Uranium SWOT Analysis: Strength: Uranium is the main fuel for nuclear power plants, which are expected to grow over the long term; Weakness: nuclear waste is a negative effect of using uranium fuel. Uranium Trade Analysis: A very favorable investor survey means uranium should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
- Uranium does not produce harmful green house gases, but it's use, transportation and waste is dangerous.
