Slope of Hope Blog Posts

Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.

Persistent Electric Leak

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Although Tesla is worth 35% less than it was in November 2021, it is an absolute superstar compared to the rest of the electric car space. I suspect the reason is that making electric cars simply isn’t that profitable, and the vast majority of Tesla’s value has almost nothing to do with the physical car itself. In any case, check out some of the also-rans………..shield your eyes, Frank:


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Which Utilities Companies Hold Major Upside?

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Both oil and natural gas prices have been off the charts in recent weeks, following the announcement of major exporting countries – Saudi Arabia and Russia – further extending their cuts in oil supplies until the close of the year. 

The announcement made earlier in September was a shock to the system for some analysts, and left many to reflect on the greater determination of both exporters to continue their slower output, which would further reflect in rising oil prices. 

On average, Saudi Arabia will cut around one million barrels a day, while Russia is estimated to decrease its output by roughly 300,000. 

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