Hello Everybody, January has been a month of extreme volatility in everything including stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies.  Historic moves have occurred causing massive distortions throughout financial markets.  For instance; to deposit money at the German or Swiss central banks’, the depositor has to pay the bank.  Earnings season started with financials selling off and...Read More

The resurgence of the American oil and gas industry has been nothing short of breathtaking.  The Peak Oil Theory had filled Americans with anxiety that the country would remain forever tied to importing oil from governments that are often hostile towards U.S. interests.  The development of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has dramatically reduced natural...Read More

Here is Tim Travis’ research report on Apache Corporation (APA) on May 10th 2013.   http://seekingalpha.com/article/1423121-apaches-stock-has-strong-upside-potential-and-management-is-finally-respondingRead More

Here is Tim Travis’ research report on Apache Corporation (APA) on Feb 11th 2013.   http://seekingalpha.com/article/1200511-apaches-problems-are-discouraging-but-the-value-is-too-great-to-ignore-nowRead More

Here is Tim Travis’ research report on Apache Corporation (APA) on Nov 2nd 2012.   http://seekingalpha.com/article/973101-apache-continues-to-struggle-but-could-rally-on-higher-oil-pricesRead More

Here is Tim Travis’ research report on Apache Corporation  (APA) on Aug 3rd  2012.   http://seekingalpha.com/article/778261-update-apaches-growth-makes-earnings-miss-a-good-buying-opportunityRead More

Here is Tim Travis’ research report on Apache Corporation (APA) on April 3rd 2012. http://seekingalpha.com/article/476861-apache-possible-takeover-opportunity-due-to-very-low-valuation-and-strong-production-growthRead More

I finally got around to reading the letter that TPG sent to Sandridge Energy (SD) regarding Tom Ward’s mismanagement.  I believe they made an extremely compelling case and indeed the board and management have conducted themselves in an egregious, self-enriching manner.  I believe APA, DVN, and BP are more attractive at this point, but I...Read More

http://seekingalpha.com/article/778261-update-apache-s-growth-makes-earnings-miss-a-good-buying-opportunity INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INVOLVES RISKS. OPTIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.Read More

Here is TTCM’s most recent research report on Apache (APA). http://seekingalpha.com/article/476861-apache-possible-takeover-opportunity-due-to-very-low-valuation-and-strong-production-growth INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INVOLVES RISKS. OPTIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.Read More