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Outdoor Money

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Understanding the financial side of business can be daunting. It requires real study. It's not fun, it's work. However the more time you put into it, the more rewarding it is.

Our daily lives are dependent upon the financial condition of outdoor businesses. The health of such natural resource industries as coal, railroads, biotech, geothermal, farming , and oil companies determine how well we live.

Please view this page as an introduction to a basic understanding of outdoor finance. We hope the information we've provided provides a starting point for your inquisitive mind.

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Finance Fundamentals
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  arrow how to change your portfolio as you change
  arrow dollar cost averaging

Excellent Personal Finance Magazines
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  arrow Money

Green Stocks of the Month
  arrow sustainablebusiness.com
  arrow greenbiz.com/news

Outdoor Stocks in the News
  1. Monsanto Rises on 2008 Outlook
  2. Rio Tinto: BHP Needs to Raise Offer
  3. Total Announces $2.2B Expansion
  4. Potash Corp Profits Jump in 4th Qtr.

Inside the Outside Businesses
  arrow The Grist Org.News

Investor's Dictionaries
Todays Terms:

Interest Rate Risk:
1) the risk that interest rates will change above current levels on a locked-in or a fixed rate instrument.
2) the risk that longer term fixed income stocks will drop in market value if general interest rates climb. If a stock of this type is liquidated before maturity,the investor can also face capital risk.

Inflation Rate:
1) The rate of increase in the prices of goods and services. Inflation is measured by the percentage of price increase. If prices are dropping, this is called deflation; if inflation rises to very high levels this is called hyperinflation. When inflation increases between 1-3%, this is seen as a moderate rate of inflation and is generally good for the economy. When prices rise more than 3%, this can cause economic havoc as people are unable to "keep up," especially for those on a fixed income.


On-Line Dictionary
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Taking It To the Street
(Short monthly stories which discuss the coming together of shareholder values,environmentalism, & social activism)

A Sector-by-Sector listing of Businesses Engaged in the Outdoors
(Click on link to see info)
Sector Name
Air Delivery & Freight Services
Cement
Electric Utilities
Farm Products
Heavy Construction
Independent Oil & Gas
Industrial Metals & Minerals
Lodging
Lumber, Wood Production
Meat Products
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Oil & Gas Pipelines
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Paper & Paper Products
Pollution & Treatment Controls
Railroads
Shipping
Sporting Goods
Steel & Iron
Toys & Games
Trucking
Waste Management
Water Utilities
Utilities, Diversified

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The Christian Science Monitor Work and Money

Why the presidential candidates won't talk about Israel
Analysts say politicians hold their tongues on giving additional US aid to Israel for fear of being labeled as anti-Semitic.

'Oil Shockwave' scenario: How the U.S. might deal with a terrorist strike
Prices suddenly shoot up to $160 a barrel. Former US officials gathered at Harvard University discuss how they'd respond.

Oil Shock 2?
With prices at $120 a barrel, Americans are facing an oil adjustment.

How investing for yourself can help your children
A financial Q & A with Steve Dinnen

Disclaimer
The information on this page is intended for general purposes. It is in no way to be considered as specific investment advice. Consult your stockbroker or financial planner before making an investment decision.