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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In a July 8 feature, Boone Pickens told CNBC he’s sticking with $150 oil for 2008. But where did Lehman Bros. see oil?

William A. Trent (July 9th, 2008) Writes:

In a July 8 feature, Boone Pickens told CNBC he’s sticking with $150 oil for 2008. But where did Lehman Bros. see oil?

Also on Tuesday, JP Morgan (JPM - Annual Report) said U.S. crude futures may hit $150 later this month, while Lehman Brothers (LEH) raised its oil price forecast to an average $127 a barrel for 2008 from its previous assumption of $105.

CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the article “Top Global Agriculture Picks” which companies did Victor Badin recommend?

William A. Trent (July 9th, 2008) Writes:

In the article “Top Global Agriculture Picks” which companies did Victor Badin recommend?

In a time of rising food prices, investors should have agricultural stocks in their portfolios, Victor Badin, fund manager at Global Cap, said.

And China Farm Equipment, Bunge and Myriya Agro Holdings are among the most attractive of the bunch, Badin said.

Bunge (BG) gets high marks for earnings momentum and price momentum in the models I follow. However, its free cash flow ranking is low.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In Suze Orman’s Web Extra video, “What to Do with Old 401(k)s,” she advises the caller to:

William A. Trent (July 9th, 2008) Writes:

In Suze Orman’s Web Extra video, “What to Do with Old 401(k)s,” she advises the caller to:

In this web extra, Suze explains why an IRA rollover is the best place to put an old 401(k). This call is only available online.

CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: CNBC Stock Blog: What factor(s) did HSBC’s Jim Steel recently cite as making precious metals “safe investments”?

William A. Trent (July 9th, 2008) Writes:

CNBC Stock Blog: What factor(s) did HSBC’s Jim Steel recently cite as making precious metals “safe investments”?

“The persistently high price of oil, the weaker dollar and the resurfacing credit crisis are driving up the price of precious metals, making them safe investments,” said Jim Steel, chief commodities analyst for HSBC.

Looks like an “all of the above” to me.

CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: On Tuesday, which strategist told “Market Insider” Patti Domm that stocks are actually bottoming?

William A. Trent (July 9th, 2008) Writes:

On Tuesday, which strategist told “Market Insider” Patti Domm that stocks are actually bottoming?

Market strategist Byron Wien says the stock market is in the process of bottoming, and it will perform more strongly by year end.

CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the CNBC.com Video Roundup, “Volatility-Beaters: Steel and Internet Stocks”, what steel name did Timna Tanners pick?

William A. Trent (July 1st, 2008) Writes:

In the CNBC.com Video Roundup, “Volatility-Beaters: Steel and Internet Stocks”, what steel name did Timna Tanners pick?

“We like U.S. Steel (X)…They’re the biggest tubular pipe player in the U.S.  Prices are going to rise steadily with energy demand there.”

- Timna Tanners, UBS Steel & Building Materials Analyst

US Steel scores well for earnings momentum and price momentum in the models I follow.


CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: Which U.S. airline announced on Monday June 23 that it plans to lay off 950 pilots?

William A. Trent (June 30th, 2008) Writes:

Which U.S. airline announced on Monday June 23 that it plans to lay off 950 pilots?

United Airlines said Monday it plans to eliminate about 950 pilot jobs beginning this summer in addition to an already announced plan to cut 1,600 salaried positions and reduce its fleet.

CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In Fast Money’s Web Extra video “Najarian’s Sweet Trade” which home builder rated the opinion, “I’d stay away”?

William A. Trent (June 30th, 2008) Writes:

In Fast Money’s Web Extra video “Najarian’s Sweet Trade” which home builder rated the opinion, “I’d stay away”?

Lennar (LEN)

In the models I follow, Lennar scores highly for free cash flow. However, it ranks among the worst in terms of earnings quality, price momentum, and return potential.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: According to the CNBC Stock Blog “Powering Your Portfolio: Uranium” what is uranium miner Cameco’s other business?

William A. Trent (June 30th, 2008) Writes:

According to the CNBC Stock Blog “Powering Your Portfolio: Uranium” what is uranium miner Cameco’s other business?

Looking to miners, Canada’s Cameco (CCJ) has a market capitalization of more than $13 billion and is the world’s largest uranium producer. It also mines gold.

Cameco scores average for each of the models I follow with the exception of return potential. It gets a low score there.

Disclosure: Author is long STREETTRACKS GOLD (GLD) at time of publication.

CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the CNBC.com video “Go Short” how does Options University strategist Ron Ianieri define a “speculator”?

William A. Trent (June 30th, 2008) Writes:

In the CNBC.com video “Go Short” how does Options University strategist Ron Ianieri define a “speculator”?

Everyone who is in the market.”


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