Econ Rumblings

These “Safe” Oil Stocks Have More Room to Fall

Oil has tumbled more than 25%. Shares of oil companies have fared even worse. That creates opportunities. But there are several giant oil stocks to avoid right now.

What Is Total’s Fate in Russia Now?

Oil major Total and Russia are joined at the hip. Putin called late CEO de Margerie a “true friend.” But sanctions and sinking oil prices are daunting hurdles.

Amazon, the Leading Indicator?

It was a leading indicator of investor exasperation when it started to crash in December 1999. Now, with today’s plunge, it’s down 30% from its February high.