Two Resources for Energy Insights

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Because it's the holiday season, it's time to make a list and check it twice.

In the case of energy investors, December is always a good time to think about what will shape the energy markets into the end of the year and as we jump-start the New Year. December can be an important month for energy: Winter begins, exploration companies begin to set their 2007 plans and all companies wrap up the budgeting process for the coming 12 months. ...