United States, Jason Zweig

Here Comes the Next Hot Emerging Market: It is called "the United States."

- Jason Zweig, Wall Street Journal, Jul 24, 2013

Texas Refinery Is Saudi Foothold in U.S. Market

Texas Refinery Is Saudi Foothold in U.S. Market

Published: Friday, 5 Apr 2013 | 9:21 AM ET
By: By Clifford Krauss

PORT ARTHUR, Tex. — It is hard to imagine the desert sands of the Persian Gulf being any farther away than from this swampy refinery port known for Cajun food, sport fishing and being the birthplace of Janis Joplin.
But right in the middle of town stands a strategic outpost for Saudi Arabia's global ambitions, although one that the Saudis appear loath to publicize.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100618028

'Dr. Copper' Has Raised Doubts About Recovery

'Dr. Copper' Has Raised Doubts About Recovery

Published: Tuesday, 12 Mar 2013 | 1:24 PM ET
By: Jeff Cox
CNBC.com Senior Writer

Both the stock market rally and economic recovery are missing what historically has been a key element - a house call from "Dr. Copper."

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100546529

UPDATE 1-Shell, Kinder plan to export natgas from United States

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100413394

UPDATE 1-Shell, Kinder plan to export natgas from United States

Published: Monday, 28 Jan 2013 | 2:38 PM ET
By: Jeanine Prezioso

* LNG exports planned from Elba Island near Savannah, Georgia

* LNG cargoes fetch as much as $18/mmBtu, US price below $4

* Exports have US DOE approval but project under review

Exceptional 4Q pushes Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Volumes to $436B in 2012

Exceptional 4Q pushes Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Volumes to $436B in 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle preliminary numbers show U.S. fiscal cliff tax concerns and pent-up demand lifted 4Q volumes to end the year ahead of 2011

● ​Preliminary global volumes beat forecasts to end 2012 at $436 billion, a slight increase over 2011’s $435 billion and a 36 percent increase over 2010.