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Michael McDonald

Morning Investments

Contributor since: 02 Apr 2015

Michael McDonald

Michael is an assistant professor of finance and a frequent consultant to companies regarding capital structure decisions and investments. He holds a PhD in finance and his research has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and by Bloomberg.  He teaches classes in the areas of corporate finance and investments. Michael's consulting work includes significant experience as an expert witness, investment consultant, and business intelligence analyst for a variety of companies large and small. He has done work for firms across the US and Europe. He regularly acts in partnership with other experts in finance and economics on a variety of engagements.

Check Michael's website http://www.morninginvestmentsct.com/ for more info 

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Latest articles from Michael

  • New Silk Road A Disaster Waiting To Happen?

    Published 02 July 2015 | viewed 17,676 times

    For much of the last fifteen years, Chinese growth has been a source of hope across Asia. Now that growth is slowing and China appears…

  • The Economics Of Fracking For The UK

    Published 01 July 2015 | viewed 14,297 times

    As Great Britain considers its future and the role that shale gas may play, it’s worth trying to understand the economic impact that greater shale…

  • Top Shale Takeover Targets

    Published 30 June 2015 | viewed 15,760 times

    In spite of all the talk about the fall in oil prices leading to greater mergers and acquisitions activity, so far the sector has been…

  • Demand Response Key To Utilities’ Survival

    Published 27 June 2015 | viewed 10,491 times

    Demand response technology is being touted as a way to help countries reduce energy usage without having to significantly change their behavior to reduce actual…

  • Major Shift In Asian Commodity Demand Already Underway

    Published 25 June 2015 | viewed 20,723 times

    The story of commodities in the new millennium so far has largely been driven by China. For over fifteen years, rapid Chinese growth and industrialization…

  • Investing In Nuclear Power Just Got More Interesting

    Published 24 June 2015 | viewed 19,396 times

    The shift in nuclear power from developed nations to third-world countries is an important trend for investors to understand because it is largely redefining the…

  • What Oil Export Ban Means for Investors

    Published 23 June 2015 | viewed 9,361 times

    One of the hottest issues in both politics and the energy industry over the last year has been the fight surrounding the ban on exports…

  • China Could Prove To Be A Honey Trap For U.S. Investors

    Published 23 June 2015 | viewed 7,831 times

    Investors looking for an alternative to the staid and slow growth in the U.S. increasingly seem to be turning to international equities in hopes that…

  • Key Points For Investing In Global Mining Sector

    Published 20 June 2015 | viewed 14,546 times

    It is probably not news to most investors that the global mining industry is in trouble at this point. The Chinese, long one of the…

  • Top Three Rebound Stocks In The Permian Shale

    Published 18 June 2015 | viewed 13,340 times

    With the oil and natural gas markets stabilized, at least for now, investors should begin considering which companies could emerge from the rubble of the…

  • How Much Energy Does The Super Bowl Use?

    Published 17 June 2015 | viewed 38,687 times

    In the pantheon of American culture, no event is more iconic and distinctly American than the Super Bowl. Like all things American, the Super Bowl…

  • Top Plays In Energy Storage

    Published 16 June 2015 | viewed 8,894 times

    As the energy storage market starts to ramp up, investors should be on the lookout for nascent opportunities in the space. Energy storage, on a…

  • Four Stocks To Watch In The Driverless Vehicle Industry

    Published 15 June 2015 | viewed 8,274 times

    For all of the talk about self-driving vehicles, the reality is that widespread self-driving cars for the average consumer are still likely to be years…

  • The Front-Runners In Fusion Energy

    Published 11 June 2015 | viewed 33,665 times

    Fusion power has been something of a holy grail in the energy field for decades. The idea of harnessing the same energy that powers the…

  • This Merger Could Signal Big Changes In Nuclear Energy

    Published 09 June 2015 | viewed 12,364 times

    France has long been at the forefront of nuclear power as one of the biggest users around the world. But the recent announcement that French nuclear giant…

  • Three Possible Takeover Targets In The Canadian Oil Patch

    Published 09 June 2015 | viewed 16,429 times

    As the current oil price slump stabilizes, showing only a modest rebound in prices since the start of the year, it is likely that more…

  • One Of The Safest Bets In Oil & Gas Right Now

    Published 08 June 2015 | viewed 12,144 times

    With the North American rig count now starting to stabilize, investors in the oil and gas space should consider starting to scour the landscape of…

  • Latest Innovation Could Ignite Automotive And Airline Industries

    Published 04 June 2015 | viewed 9,690 times

    The basic principles of the internal combustion engine have not changed a lot since the technology was invented. However, just because the technology is old…

  • Bursting The Solar Leasing Bubble

    Published 03 June 2015 | viewed 15,716 times

    The solar industry has been one of the most dynamic sections of the renewable space in the last decade, but many of the biggest changes…

  • Three Eagle Ford Stocks Worth A Look

    Published 02 June 2015 | viewed 11,152 times

    Investors in oil stocks are finding out lately just how painful an oil supply glut can be. At a time like this though, one key…

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