E! I'm giving the Energy situation a lot more "legs" this time -- possibly three years.... I'll post some info that just came in via my April 23 Business Week, soon as I catch up. Meanwhile, here is another of the nice energy options: QUOTE Apache (APA)— For years, this Houston outfit has been building up its natural-gas and coal reserves, funding acquisitions with equity offerings. Analysts say it got the reserves for a song and the result: “very strong positive earnings surprises,” says Susan Byrne, money manager for Westwood Management. The stock, trading at 62, sells at a price-earnings ratio of only 7.5, based on Byrne’s estimate for this year’s earnings: her near-term target is 80. UNQUOTE I like APA and BR, as you know, in addition to the NG connected royalty trusts: NCN ERF HGT SJT more soon... tso |