Energy Stocks - Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL)

1. Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL)

Heres a link to the yearly chart for Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL).

https://www.google.com/finance?chdnp=1&chdd=1&chds=1&chdv=1&chvs=maximized&chdeh=0&chfdeh=0&chdet=1367265600000&chddm=31671&chls=IntervalBasedLine&q=NYSE:SXL&ntsp=0&ei=jJR-Ufi6CYHD0AG8igE

        Based on this stock chart, it is safe to say that the Sunoco gas company has been doing much better, than it had done in 2012. During the month of April, 2012 Sunoco stock cost an average of $40.00. Now, a single stock for Sunoco cost $61.05. That is a huge improvement. Better yet, it isn't even summer yet. When the summer heat comes in, and people begin travel more, gasoline will be in higher demand. That means, the stock is bound to increase in price yet again. Another positive aspect about Sunoco gasoline, is that it is considered the official fuel of NASCAR race cars. This will surely aid in the demand for Sunoco gasoline. As the summer nears, more race car events will occur surely improving the stock sales as well. One of the very reasons, purchasing Sunoco gasoline, and its stock is suggested by its customers, deals with  the companies honesty. It has signed Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES). This treaty, ensures that the company details its environmental factors both positive and negative to the public at all times. Meaning, that no information is to be hidden, everything must be expressed to society. By conditions such as these, the company should gain fame, for its concern about society, and the environment around it.

- Pietro Dolcimasclo

Energy Stocks - BP Oil

BP Oil

Back in 2010 (Due to the oil spill) BP's stocks have drastically dropped until recent years when it has picked up again, and is now a bit more stable. Since summer is around the corner, and the economy is picking up again, people are more inclined to go get gas to go visit places and have road trips. To get to the better side of the public, BP has donated money to educational and volunteering programs. BP Is attempting to clean up their act, however, since the oil spill is still affecting the wildlife around them, it's still fresh in people's minds and buying it would be a bit risky because it could go back down again if there's a continuous media focus on it. It has dwindled down but there are still documentaries and a few articles being written on it. 

- Rasheeda

Energy Stocks - Chevron Stock (CVN)

Chevron Stock (CVN)

Over the last year, Chevron stock has seen a decreasing trend. If people will drive more often (since the overall market is improving) the stock price of all oil companies will likely increase, especially during the summer months. In the news we have : (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/27/business/slipping-oil-prices-weigh-on-chevrons-bottom-line.html?_r=0) slipping oil prices cut into oil company profits and (http://www.ogj.com/articles/print/volume-111/issue-4d/general-interest/csb-draft-report-says-neglect-led-to-chevron.html) Accident at oil refinery owned by Chevron will probably create negative publicity, which in turn will result in reduced stock prices.

I project that the stock will not be doing well anytime soon. Oil stock overall isn't doing too well, oil prices are dropping, and the individual issues within those companies will shred their stock value (Chevron included.) Purchasing this stock would have caused our investment to crash. The value of these stocks have been dropping.

- Paul Neyman

Energy Stocks - Exxon Mobil Corporation

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) at the moment is doing fairly well. They are currently at a .53% which is $ 47 increase. Their Open price is $88.26 and current price is $88.47. In the past year, they have been having ups and downs but it's really steady. The weather is getting hotter so the price of the gas will go up. Exxon has begun to work on Albert oil sands project. This will enable long-term production to meet future energy demand. This will increase the stock. My projection of the stock is that it will continue go up for a while because it is coming from a drop from a week ago. Exxon mobile is in our interest because it is a blue chip stock.

- Harry Khachatryan

Energy Stocks - EQT

Right now, the EQT stock appears to be doing very well, as it's getting near its maximum stock price for the year ($74.41-$76.65; as of 11:32AM it is valued at $76.60.) This is no doubt due to the market trend of higher demand for gas as the masses fuel up to go places for the summer. In addition, there aren't any major problems related to the company in the news - on the contrary, the news is full of talk about how EQT is doing so well, concerning their gas-centric strategy they implemented a while ago. I can only see it continue to get better based on the aforementioned elements. Sadly, it doesn't really matter to me since our team won't be buying it because it doesn't fit our aggressive style of stock buying. Even so, stock holders may want to get some of EQT's stock before it gets too hot.

- Luigi

Real Research Tip

100 Shares of Facebook Stock

Articles

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/04/tech/mobile/facebook-home-five-questions/

Historical Analysis

Based on the past successes of Facebook, it is most likely a smart choice to invest in Facebook stock. April 12th, 2013 is the release date for this new Operating system that, will improve the Facebook experience. With previous success, Facebook is a popular app, that is used by a majority of people. It contains several features that are favored by all age groups. Many Facebook users, are using the app on several operating systems; (computers, smart phones, and iPads).

Future Expectations

Since previous history on Facebook's success, it is safe to assume that previous Facebook users would download the new feature to the app  on April 12th, thus making similar users download the app. This will increase Facebook Home's popularity.  And eventually more and more people would become attracted to the new app, because of its modern features making it compete better with its complementary apps, such as twitter.

By: Pietro Dolcimascolo (Group Reporter)

(Blog 3) Automotive - Fiat

PINK: FIATY

Fiat is an italian based automobile company. They hold shares in Ferrari, purchased Maserati, and are the largest shareholders of Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge. Fiat has been revitalized through mass media in the US. Right now, their stock has gone down 0.34%. However, they're doing a lot better than they had years ago. Over a year span, their stock has been actually up. Fiat is gaining, even though it's not much, but I feel as if Fiat has a lot of potential, and will probably do a lot better in the long run. -Rasheeda

(Blog 3) Automotive - Toyota

Here is a link to the stock chart regarding the sales of Toyota stocks.

(https://www.google.com/finance?chdnp=1&chdd=1&chds=1&chdv=1&chvs=maximized&chdeh=0&chfdeh=0&chdet=1363691002556&chddm=1173&chls=IntervalBasedLine&q=NYSE:TM&ntsp=0&ei=-EVIUcjQB5Lh0wGTPw)

Over the past year, Toyota sales have significantly increased. The change is mostly seen from the the month November, during 2012. After Hurricane Sandy unleashed its destruction many people completely lost their cars to the storm. Whether it was flooded, or destroyed from bumping into other objects, many people needed to repair, or buy new cars. This improved business for all car companies. Factors such as sales, and product advertisement, increased as well. As competition for the cheapest prices, increased as well, care companies had to improve their advertisement in order to win customer approval. This stock has relatively been increasing since March of 2012. The yearly stock chart shows that this stock has potential to increase on the yearly rate. It is not at its peek yet, and seems to continue heading up. based on our team strategy, our group feels this stock is worth buying, if the buyer is waiting a yearly rate to cash in the stocks.

By: Pietro Dolcimascolo

(Blog 3) Automotive - Dodge

 Harry Khachatryan


The Auto Stock that I am researching about today is Dodge (DODGX). They are currently down 0.97 dollars per stock which is about -0.71%. However they are doing really well compared to their last few years. They are at the highest in last 5 years and in the last 6 months they are going up. Today, "Chrysler is telling owners of about 2,500 Dodge Challenger muscle cars with V-6 engines not to drive them because a short in a wiring circuit can set them on fire." (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57574876    
/chrysler-recalls-dodge-challengers-for-fire-risk/). There were already 7 fires that occurred and Chrysler is telling owners of Dodge Challenger's to not drive the cars and park the cars near a structure until the problem is fixed. This can make the value of the stock drop. My projection for DODGX is that it will continue to drop within the next few days very rapidly. This stock wont to my teams goals because  we are going after Blue Chip stocks and we are willing to take risks.

(Blog 3) Automotive - Volkswagen

Today, I'm looking at Volkswagen and they aren't doing too well compared to their normal business. While they are just barely on the high side of their annual turnout ($27.81-$47.77), they have been tumbling in the past few days, going from around $42 two weeks ago down to around $39 now, which is not good at all. I believe this has something to do with that China recall over Gearbox defects that happened a little bit ago - their credibility probably dropped and their revenue probably did too. I can only see it continuing to go down from here on out because of this incident, although it doesn't mean much to me since our stocks are aggressive ones like Google and such. Hopefully the car industry in general can get back on its feet.

Luigi

(Blog 2) Blue Chips - The Home Depot, Inc (HD)

HD - The Home Depot

Based on the 6-month stock market chart, The Home Depot has been very successful regarding the selling of stocks. Hurricane Sandy has made a huge impact towards the successful The Home Depot stocks. Throughout October, the sales were relatively low, and after the storm ended sales improved, but dropped again. it wasn't until FEMA gave support to families, that The Home Depot sales sky rocketed. After November, (December - January) The Home Depot hit the highest peek on the stock market chart. During the beginning of 2012, The Home Depot stocks cost ($42.14) and yesterday its sales were ($70.24). That’s a pretty large improvement compared to the beginning of 2012.  Here’s a link, bringing you to the 6-month chart showing the changes throughout September – February.

(https://www.google.com/finance?chdnp=1&chdd=1&chds=1&chdv=1&chvs=maximized&chdeh=0&chfdeh=0&chdet=1363351195292&chddm=44105&chls=IntervalBasedLine&q=NYSE:HD&ntsp=0&ei=CBZDUYCdIK610AHXAw)

Based on conditions, in today’s economy, there is a possibility that The Home Depot can still improve and grow in profit, but this is unlikely, because the majority of property lost from Hurricane Sandy, has been repaired or replaced. Many people no longer rely on companies like Home Depot, to purchase materials needed for construction projects. Based on this economic climate, I personally feel The Home Depot will slowly begin to decrease in profit. I personally would sell my stock if I had any, because it is at its peek, and relatively companies at their peek, begin to drop.

Written By: Pietro Dolcimascolo

(Blog 2) Blue Chips - Boeing

Written By: Paul Neyman

Boeing Stock

Boeing stock over recent days has been more or less stable. Today's high and low (3/14/13) has stayed within the 84-86 dollar limit, but stock over the last six months has risen significantly by almost 10 dollars, and over the last year the total increase was about six dollars, reaching the current high of about 85 dollars, and the low about 9 months ago at 68 dollars. Boeing isn't going anywhere; it's currently a defense contractor and selling civilian aircraft to everybody worldwide.

They created a new battery system (http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/03/faa-approves-boeing-flight-test-plan-for-new-787-battery-system/) for civilian aircraft that will no doubt be sold in mass quantities, and even though their spike was in 2007 before the big market crash, followed by a dramatic drop in 2008-2009, the value of the stock shortly went back up, and current trends still show an overall stable increase; especially over the last 5 years, going from about 26 dollars up to the current value of about 84.

(Blog 2) Blue Chips - General Electric Stock

Written By: Rasheeda Eskak

General Electric Stock

General Electric is known for making numerous products to make life easier for people, mainly electric components. Their products range anywhere from lighting, security systems to turbo jet engines. They earn huge revenue because they leave no stone unturned to make life simpler for people, and people like when things are simpler and easier to operate or do. Right now, GE is doing well because they make investments into new energy which is a topic that is priority nowadays. Their management is smart by making those investments and I predict it's only going to continue up as people look for more ways to make life easier, whether is creating a more efficient light bulb, or creating a more efficient water waste treatment system. GE is endlessly developing new products and taking their company in the direction of new energy is a smart move in the long run.

(Blog 2) Blue Chips - Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)

Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)

Written By: Harry Khachatryan   

The stock I am researching is Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ). The stock has been around 21 dollars in the past few days but for now it is increasing at 1.88%. Today's high (March 14,2013) is at 21.75 and is increasing. Over the past 6 months there is up and down but in the past 3 months it has increased about 7 dollars. Yesterdays closing price was 21.32 and it has increased about 40 cents so far today. HP is currently launching 900 Windows 8 Elite Pads in India which will be very huge. Hewlett- Packard Company is currently rising at a quick rate and should continue to rise. 


                                                             

(Blog 2) Blue Chips - Walt Disney

Right now I'm looking at the Walt Disney Stock, which appears to be doing rather well for itself; it's currently on the high side of its yearly range of $40.88-$57.81. While the reason could be any number of things, I believe that it has something to do with Disney announcing that they'll replace Downtown Disney with the new Disney Springs, making it more of an entertainment front with springs and diners all around. As a result, I believe that the stock will continue to increase, though the fact that they're already close to their yearly high worries me. The market, while doing well right now, might either end up doing a little too well or it will start going down, to the point that it might cause some trouble. While I doubt that I'll buy this stock, as the stock our group is buying are all very big name companies with high rush/high reward, the market seems to be doing alright so we may revisit Walt Disney's stock in the future and see how well the Disney Springs idea will work out for them

Written By: Luigi

(Blog 1) - Our Group Strategy

Our Group Strategy

Our objective is to purchase low risk stocks. We consider ourselves to be "moderate". We want to participate in young companies that have high potential in selling stocks. Netflix was created in 1997, and is still considered a relatively new company. It has high potential and if it continues its progress, our group will make profit off their stocks. The other company we wish to take participation in, involves Google. Google has a different  category of risk. It is considered slightly speculative, because it has relatively high and low progress. It is slightly more risky than Netflix, but can still provide our group with profit if it is successful.

Companies

Netflix - NFLX

Google - GOOG





Author - Pietro Dolcimascolo, (group reporter)