I started as a Prop Trader at a popular Wall Street powerhouse in the 1980's and it was an intresting to see it eliminated. I knew the day would come as it always seemed contradictory to trade and fill orders at the same time, but as a good soldier I just followed orders and made money, but Propietary Trading as we know it ends today as the last stading Prop Trading desk starts to shut down as we head into year end. All it said on...more
Options trading is one of those things that we hear a lot about but most people don't get into it because they aren't sure how to get started. Anything to do with stocks and trading tends to scare people off. However, if you are interested in making some money, this is a good way to do it and you can ease into things so you aren't going to lose thousands of money if you mess up. Step One The first step in options trading is to...more
PetroChina Company Limited (PetroChina) is an integrated energy company. It is present across the entire energy value chain including the exploration, development, production and sales of crude oil and natural gas. It is also engaged in refining, transportation, storage and marketing of crude oil and petroleum products. It produces and sells basic petrochemical products, derivative chemical products and other chemical products; and it transmits natural gas, crude oil and refined products. The company is also the largest natural gas transporter and seller in China in terms of sales volume. PetroChina is a subsidiary of state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).PetroChina Company Limited Key Recent DevelopmentsMay 19, 2010: PetroChina's Qinzhou Refinery To Become Operational In June 2010May 16, 2010: Qatar Petroleum, Shell And PetroChina Sign New EPSAMay 12, 2010: Sino Gas Provides Ordos Basin Operations UpdateMay 07, 2010: PetroChina Expands Natural Gas Business In Shanxi Province, ChinaMay 03, 2010: Petrochina To Increase Indonesian Spend By 30% In 2010This comprehensive SWOT analysis of PetroChina Company Limited provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the...more
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Iberdrola, S.A. (Iberdrola) is one of the largest utilities in the world and a world leader in wind power. It is engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and marketing of electricity and natural gas. The company operates hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear power plants, which are located in Spain and abroad. In addition, the company is...more
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