Alternative Credit Goes Mainstream; BlackRock and Blackstone Compete

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A long-time investment consultant to pensions and more recently sovereign wealth

Chanos Long and Short Energy

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Prominent short-seller James Chanos

Energy Renaissance Fuels Midstream Partnerships

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Where is the investors’ sweet spot in the fast-changing

Goldman Energy Sweet Spot and Risks

A train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded this past Saturday, killing a significant number of people in a Canadian town. The police are investigating the incident, which is a reminder of the special risks

Blackstone Energy Prospects Remain Bright

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After years of investing in energy through a variety of strategies, Blackstone chief Stephen Schwarzman

Quant Traders’ Contrarian Bullish Bets

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Quantitative models sometimes come up with trades that go against the flow. Case in point: bullish bets on

Cooperman Contrarian Gas Strategy

Natural gas prices are fluctuating around 10-year lows. America has such a big surplus in natural gas that some producers, notably Chesapeake Energy, have reduced production.  So Omega Advisors’

Shipping Races Against Time

Global slowdown is another blow to  shipping, still suffering from the downturn caused by the Great Recession. On the other hand, investors are attracted by low prices and see opportunities in the industry’s expected consolidation. Some hedge funds look to get into deals while others seek distressed assets.

Analysts discussed the prospects at a Capital Link Forum

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Energy Derivatives Trends Point Upward

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Market changes suggest increasing demand for energy derivatives. This is implied by four developments, discussed at a Capital Link Forum by Nicholas Dazzo of Koch Supply and Trading, a trading house that is part of privately-held giant Koch Industries Inc.

Falcone Sells Natural Gas Stock

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Looks like Philip Falcone reversed course on Crosstex Energy, a natural gas producer and distributor. His Harbinger funds have been selling Crosstex shares since late July. This is surprising because in May he reportedly said at a conference that he liked Crosstex.