tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:40:49 +0000Jonathan Buhalis - Mixed Signals.......Buhalis - In The BeginningJonathan Buhalis BuhalisBuhalis - Jonathan BuhalisJonathan Buhalis - The Information AgeJonathan Buhalis - Mining OverviewVWS Blog - Jonathan BuhalisJonathan Buhalis - Global Econ Expansion in PicturesJonathan Buhalis - Hedging SimplifiedJonathan Buhalis - A Pictorial ContinuedJonathan Buhalis - What Are Base MetalsBailout moneyJonathan Buhalis- Living In the Age of GlobalizationJonathan Buhalis - The American DreamNational Debt Bubbleglobal economic balance shiftsJonathan Buhalis - UraniumThe Government has plans to SPEND YOUR MONEYJonathan Buhalis - The Two Tiered SocietyJonathan Buhalis - Just How Big is Wall StreetJonathan Buhalis- The Case For Investing In GoldJonathan Buhalis - The Case for Investing in Base MetalsJonathan Buhalis - What Are Precious MetalsJonathan Buhalis - GalliumJonathan Buhalis- Platinum and Palladium As An InvestmentJonathan Buhalis - The Base Metals IndustryJonahan Buhalis - Global Economic ExpansionThe Rise and FALL of Investment BanksJonathan Buhalis - More About SilverJonathan Buhalis - 'Peak Resources'Jonathan Buhalis - More About PalladiumWater PowerJonathan Buhalis - More About GoldJonathan Buhalis - A Pictorial of our SituationJonathan Buhalis - New York is Still the LeaderJonathan Buhalis - More About MetalsJonathan BuhalisJonathan Buhalis - The History of MetalsJonathan Buhalis - The List of Problems Striking UsJonathan Buhalis - AluminumBuhalis - A Tribute To Michael HodgesJonathan Buhalis - IndiumJonathan Buhalis - South American StocksBuhalis - A Population Bomb PictorialJonathan Buhalis - All About MetalsBuhalis - The Role of Investment BanksJonathan Buhalis- More About PlatinumBuhalis Jonathan BuhalisJonathan Buhalis - ManganeseJonathan Buhalis - NickelJonathan Buhalis - Ways to Buy GoldBuhalisJonathan Buhalis - The New World Order of Commoditiesworld population- PEAK RESOURCES BUHALISJonathan Buhalis - Asia vs. The WorldJonathan Buhalis - The Platinum Group MetalsJonathan Buhalis - The Population BOMBJonathan Buhalis - The end- part one.Buhalis Jonathan Buhalis - US National DebtJonathan Buhalis - CopperJonathan Buhalis - Iron and SteelJonathan Buhalis - A History of Base Metals Commodities MarketsJonathan Buhalis - What is Wrong With AmericaUsers GuideJonathan Buhalis - Major and Minor MetalsBuhalis - New York is Losing StatureJonathan Buhalis - TitaniumJonathan Buhalis - TinJonathan Buhalis - MolybdenumJonathan Buhalis - The Dumbing Down of AmericaJonathan Buhalis - LeadJonathan Buhalis- ChromiumJonathan Buhalis - Mining ProcessVirtual Wall Street, investor education in online finance and blogging about all things Wall Street. Blog a vision of A. Jonathan Buhalis.http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (jonathan)Blogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-8914514079913204791Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:21:00 +00002010-08-23T09:49:24.511-04:00BuhalisCoalDescription and HistoryCoal, which is deposits of carbon, has been known since antiquity. Coal is a dark rock of varying hardness, formed from plant remains buried in sediment. Much of this coal formed during the plant-rich Carboniferous Period of around 300 million years ago. Although quite abundant, the coal being mined now will eventually be depleted.Coal is burned as a fossil fuel. http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/coal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-185340389526782974Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:24:00 +00002012-04-14T00:40:49.510-04:00Buhalishttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/world-commodities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-4547840034911443373Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:24:00 +00002010-08-23T09:49:57.000-04:00Jonathan BuhalisBuhalisEnergy CommoditiesWe at Empire are primarily concerned with metals, but we also keep an eye on Earth's other limited resources, including energy commodities. Energy commodities are almost synonymous with fossil fuels, mined and sold on global commodities markets.Fossil fuels are believed to be the remains of ancient plant and animal matter, buried and then transformed by geologic processes. http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/energy-commodities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-4779610552228206815Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:19:00 +00002010-08-23T09:29:32.797-04:00Jonathan BuhalisBuhalisOilDescription and HistoryNo fossil fuel commands more headlines than oil, petroleum. Petroleum is a fossil fuel consisting of a mixture of carbon compounds (hydrocarbons). Components vary by location and range from very lightweight (including natural gas) to heavy (such as tar).Petroleum seeps up from the ground in places. These natural oil wells were used in ancient times as fuel sources and http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/oil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-5234827156350178323Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:18:00 +00002010-08-23T09:30:45.567-04:00Buhalis - Jonathan BuhalisAlternative EnergyAlternative energy is a very general term referring to nontraditional sources of electricity. Those traditional sources are out of favor with some political groups because they use exhaustible fuels, they pollute, or both.Alternative sources of energy are often referred to as renewable or sustainable. A renewable source will replenish itself without effort. Examples include http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/alternative-energy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-1144767373566328431Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:16:00 +00002010-08-23T09:31:13.587-04:00Buhalis - Jonathan BuhalisBiofuelDescription and PurposeBiofuel is dead plant or (sometimes) animal matter processed into a more efficient or convenient fuel. Biofuels are produced either from waste, such as plant trimmings, or from deliberately cultivated crops. The most common end products are ethanol, vegetable oil, and what can be called mixed refuse.Biofuels are meant to be an economical and sustainable substitute http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/biofuels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-2473125490404243400Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:14:00 +00002010-08-23T09:31:43.802-04:00Buhalis - Jonathan BuhalisWind PowerDescriptionWind power refers to the use of wind to drive a turbine, generally to create electricity. The wind turbine is the descendent of the windmill looking either like a giant propeller in the air or an eggbeater standing on its head. A row of wind turbines can be hypnotic as they turn slowly together.The usefulness of wind turbines depends a great deal on location. Strong winds arehttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/wind-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-7377619649628825869Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:00 +00002010-08-23T09:33:01.368-04:00Buhalis - Jonathan BuhalisSolar PowerDescriptionSolar energy refers to using sunlight to generate energy in the form of electricity or heat. Green plants do something like this, turning sunlight and air into sugar. The technology approach is to use large flat panels filled with solar cells, which are silicon wafers (or other semiconductor).Solar cells work because sunlight knocks loose electrons in the material. The http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/solar-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-5336518679102802080Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:03:00 +00002010-08-23T09:32:27.857-04:00VWS Blog - Jonathan BuhalisDescriptionGeothermal power is electricity generated from heat extracted from the earth. Geothermal power is possible in locations with volcanoes, hot springs, or magma hot spots. This amounts to regions with tectonic activity, such as the Pacific rim, Africa=s Great Rift Valley, and Iceland.Geothermal power can also be used directly for heating. Hot springs and thermal vents have heated baths http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/geothermal-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-6391625789249188567Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:20:00 +00002010-08-23T09:28:53.410-04:00Buhalis - Jonathan BuhalisProperties and UsesMethane is a very clean-burning fuel, though found in shorter supply than either oil or coal. As a gas, it is also more difficult to transport. Natural gas therefore tends to be more expensive than other fossil fuels.Description and HistoryNatural gas is a fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane, a colorless, odorless gas that is burned for electricity or heat. Although http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/natural-gas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-7737767321246523281Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +00002010-08-11T14:56:15.788-04:00Water PowerDescriptionWater power is a category that encompasses several methods of generating electricity from the movement of water. Hydroelectric power from dams is the most important method, but other sources include tides, waves, and miscellaneous less common sources. Water power is sustainable because it comes ultimately from the sun=s energy driving the water cycle of rain and http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/07/water-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-1573068843396156463Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:01:00 +00002010-08-23T08:58:00.059-04:00Buhalis Jonathan BuhalisWe have experienced more rapid changes on a domestic and global level since the year 2000 than atany time since the Industrial Revolution. This decade has witnessed the greatest wealth redistribution in the history of mankind. Trillions of dollars have changed hands, and our country can no longer take its economic superiority for granted. We must evolve as a nation, and as individuals, if the US http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/01/living-in-age-of-globalization.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-7029143651463313806Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:10:00 +00002010-08-23T08:30:46.943-04:00Jonathan BuhalisWe know quite well that geopolitical events modify commodities. There may be no better example than cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, former Zaire).Some background is in order first. Cobalt isn’t generally mined on its own, it is extracted as a byproduct of mining nickel, copper, or sometimes silver. A copper-bearing formation in eastern DRC and reaching down into Zambiahttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/11/cobalt-production-in-congo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nutation)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-6820759278049240400Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:01:00 +00002010-08-23T09:37:09.230-04:00Buhalis - In The BeginningAs promised- the content will begin now. I thought about starting the blog from about 50 years ago and then working my way forward- but then I thought - why not just add three zeros and start at around 50,000 BC (give or take a couple of millennia).You may think this odd coming from an investment blog- but as you will see if you follow through until post 37 or so- priorities are actually coming http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2009/01/vws-post-1-in-beginning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jonathan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-4732390922753435559Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:59:00 +00002010-08-23T09:35:16.237-04:00Jonathan Buhalis - The American DreamAs you can see- I'm just painting the broad strokes and personal observations- details will follow. We covered almost 50,000. years in Post #1- and can't expect too many details from a one-page post. As the posts progress the details will make the picture clearer- but at this point I'm really just making these generalities to prove a point.1908 to 1958 was another block of incredible change at anhttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-2-1908-to-1958-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-7603566016568716832Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:58:00 +00002010-08-23T09:36:52.325-04:00Jonathan Buhalis - The Information AgeWell if you have bothered to read this far then you either think that I have too much time on my hands or there must be screw loose. Why is Jon talking about cavemen and the the Korean War. I came to this blog to discuss investments?! Be patient my friends. I am convinced that if I spend enough time discussing what ails us- we will build a team- and be able to counter the coming issues which willhttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-3-information-age.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-8899998048349345989Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:56:00 +00002010-08-23T09:38:28.725-04:00Jonathan Buhalis - The Population BOMBI love the line in A Few Good Men where Colonel Nathan Jessup (Jack Nicholson) tells Kafee (Tom Cruise), "You can't handle the truth!" Well, let's see if our new Virtual Wall Street audience can handle it........Before I post an article I wrote for a report I did recently on the value of metals as an investment, let me take a moment for a few observations. Recently we have heard the term 'peak http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-5-population-bomb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-1788855918579666560Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:55:00 +00002010-08-23T09:39:18.754-04:00Buhalis - A Population Bomb PictorialVWS Blog a Creation of - A. Jonathan Buhalishttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-6-population-bomb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-4197276649138750353Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:54:00 +00002010-08-23T09:40:15.667-04:00Jonahan Buhalis - Global Economic ExpansionThis is an article I wrote a little over a year ago- and it is both positive and negative. Basically, U.S. GDP has grown substantially- which is good. The bad news is that over time our share of world GDP is shrinking as developing countries show more rapid annualized GDP growth.Historic Gross World Product*http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-7-global-economic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-103823273219980964Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:53:00 +00002010-08-23T09:40:56.650-04:00Jonathan Buhalis - Global Econ Expansion in PicturesVWS Blog a Creation of - A. Jonathan Buhalishttp://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-7-global-econ-expansion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-1313954137385512666Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:52:00 +00002010-08-23T09:42:15.166-04:00Buhalis Jonathan Buhalis - US National DebtKeep in mind- as is the case with my entire series- many of the articles are a year or more old, and as such some of the numbers have changed. One thing that will really skew trade imbalance going forward is 100$ + crude. At 100$ per barrel we could easily end up spending in the range of 10 TRILLION dollars over the next decade on imported crude. For now let us take a look at our national http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-8-us-national-debt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-8898020712053802452Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:57:00 +00002010-08-23T09:37:46.335-04:00Buhalis - A Tribute To Michael HodgesAs I told you the first three posts were really pretty much a little rambling on my part. For some strange reason I always feel the need to start at the beginning and work my way forward- perhaps this is a waste of time- but it helps me to feel more organized. From this point on we will begin focusing more on hard facts and hard data.Before I begin what will most likely be a multi-dozen post http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-4-tribute-to-michael.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-6422530342905597866Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:46:00 +00002010-08-23T09:42:58.206-04:00Jonathan Buhalis - New York is Still the LeaderThe good news is that New York and the US financial markets are still the dominant leaders in the world financial markets. Our stock and commodity exchanges far exceed the dollar volume of any other exchange on Earth. Our talent, access to capital, and liquidity are staggering. Many believe that Wall Street has too much liquidity chasing after too few quality 'deals'. In New York, this is called http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-9-new-york-is-still.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-4562316203364287161Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:01:00 +00002010-08-23T10:16:09.211-04:00Buhalis - New York is Losing StatureThe bad news is that we are losing market share in sectors previously thought secure. Last year, for the first year ever, London took the lead from New York City as the world’s top Initial Public Offering market. Some analysts believe that London also has more money under management than New York. These are two pillars of our strength as the global financial leader.Foreign stock and futures http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-10-new-york-is-losing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989585072252586403.post-1521498824630997514Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:46:00 +00002010-08-23T10:16:53.506-04:00Buhalis - The Role of Investment BanksTraditionally, investment banks helped companies and governments to raise money by issuing and selling securities in the primary market. Their role was to assist public and private corporations in raising funds in the equity and debt capital markets, as well as to provide advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and other types of financial transactions. Investment banks differ from http://virtualwallstreet.blogspot.com/2008/07/v-winner-post-11-role-of-investment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (V Winner)