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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: United States Oil Fund, United States Gasoline Fund, iShares Dow Jones US Insurance Fund, Teucrium Corn ETF and U.S. Global Jets
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Chicago, IL – August 29, 2017 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog includeUnited States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA: (USO - Free Report) – Free Report), United States Gasoline Fund (NYSEARCA: (UGA - Free Report) – Free Report), iShares Dow Jones US Insurance Fund (NYSEARCA: (IAK - Free Report) – Free Report), Teucrium Corn ETF(NYSEARCA: (CORN - Free Report) – Free Report) and U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSEARCA: (JETS - Free Report) – Free Report).
Residents of southeastern Texas are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Harvey, which continues to wreak havoc on America’s fourth-largest city with heavy rainfall. The record-flood situation is likely to turn worse as the deluge is expected to continue for some days, as per Bloomberg. It is predicted to become the first storm of Category 3 or higher to hit Texas in the last 12 years.
Needless to say, a catastrophe of this level is most likely to mess up citizens’ lives. With them, several effects on corporate life are likely to be noted.
Energy
As per Reuters, Harvey has thumped a quarter of oil production from the Gulf of Mexico and over 10% of U.S. refining capacity. The area is a major hub for oil refineries. Several energy companies have shut down their operations. The last major storm that lashed this region in 2008 was Hurricane Ike, which cost the refining industry roughly $30 billion.
This sparked off concerns about oversupply situation in the U.S. Lower demand from refineries is likely to pressure crude oil prices and ETFs like United States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA: (USO - Free Report) – Free Report).
However, demand for finished product gasoline should rise. Gasoline futures on Monday jumped to a two-year high level, which should benefit United States Gasoline Fund (NYSEARCA: UGA – Free Report). The difference in the price of crude oil for October delivery and Nymex gasoline futures for September — the "crack spread" — doubled to about $24 on Friday, as per an article published on CNBC.(read: 4 Sector ETFs Winning on Revenue Growth).
Insurance
Severe destruction is likely after Harvey’s passage as flooding in Texas may be identical to that of 2005's Hurricane Katrina -- “the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, said an insurance research group.” Insurance stocks normally fall over 1% in the month following the disaster caused by a Category 3 storm and severe flooding.
John Dickson, president of NFS Edge Insurance Agency, estimates about 15% of the Houston area to be insured for flood. As a result, property and casualty insurance companies may be hit hard as these are likely to shell out handsomely on claims in such catastrophic storms.
As per Bloomberg,the rain is washing away the largest U.S. cotton producer, drenching extra supplies stored on fields by many Texas farmers. Ports like Galveston will remain closed till Harvey dies out.
The Bloomberg article went on to point out that ports at the Texas Gulf make up about 24% of U.S. wheat exports, 3% of corn shipments and 2% of soybeans. Naturally, this pseudo supply crisis will likely push up crop prices, benefiting ETFs like Teucrium Corn ETF (NYSEARCA: CORN – Free Report). (read: Should You Ride the Momentum in Grain ETFs?).
Transportation
Rail transportation near Houston has been delayed and massive gridlock on highways is expected. As many as 1,847 flights were canceled on Sunday at airports in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas, and an additional 1,580 were called off for Monday, according to FlightAware and quoted on Bloomberg. Naturally, transportation ETFs like U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSEARCA: (JETS - Free Report) – Free Report) may feel the pressure ahead (read: What Lies Ahead of Leisure & Travel ETFs in 2H?).
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: United States Oil Fund, United States Gasoline Fund, iShares Dow Jones US Insurance Fund, Teucrium Corn ETF and U.S. Global Jets
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – August 29, 2017 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog includeUnited States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA: (USO - Free Report) – Free Report), United States Gasoline Fund (NYSEARCA: (UGA - Free Report) – Free Report), iShares Dow Jones US Insurance Fund (NYSEARCA: (IAK - Free Report) – Free Report), Teucrium Corn ETF(NYSEARCA: (CORN - Free Report) – Free Report) and U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSEARCA: (JETS - Free Report) – Free Report).
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Hurricane Harvey Puts These ETF Areas in Focus
Residents of southeastern Texas are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Harvey, which continues to wreak havoc on America’s fourth-largest city with heavy rainfall. The record-flood situation is likely to turn worse as the deluge is expected to continue for some days, as per Bloomberg. It is predicted to become the first storm of Category 3 or higher to hit Texas in the last 12 years.
Needless to say, a catastrophe of this level is most likely to mess up citizens’ lives. With them, several effects on corporate life are likely to be noted.
Energy
As per Reuters, Harvey has thumped a quarter of oil production from the Gulf of Mexico and over 10% of U.S. refining capacity. The area is a major hub for oil refineries. Several energy companies have shut down their operations. The last major storm that lashed this region in 2008 was Hurricane Ike, which cost the refining industry roughly $30 billion.
This sparked off concerns about oversupply situation in the U.S. Lower demand from refineries is likely to pressure crude oil prices and ETFs like United States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA: (USO - Free Report) – Free Report).
However, demand for finished product gasoline should rise. Gasoline futures on Monday jumped to a two-year high level, which should benefit United States Gasoline Fund (NYSEARCA: UGA – Free Report). The difference in the price of crude oil for October delivery and Nymex gasoline futures for September — the "crack spread" — doubled to about $24 on Friday, as per an article published on CNBC.(read: 4 Sector ETFs Winning on Revenue Growth).
Insurance
Severe destruction is likely after Harvey’s passage as flooding in Texas may be identical to that of 2005's Hurricane Katrina -- “the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, said an insurance research group.” Insurance stocks normally fall over 1% in the month following the disaster caused by a Category 3 storm and severe flooding.
John Dickson, president of NFS Edge Insurance Agency, estimates about 15% of the Houston area to be insured for flood. As a result, property and casualty insurance companies may be hit hard as these are likely to shell out handsomely on claims in such catastrophic storms.
Insurance ETFs like iShares Dow Jones US Insurance Fund (NYSEARCA: (IAK - Free Report) – Free Report) will feel the brunt (see all Financials ETFs here).
Agriculture
As per Bloomberg,the rain is washing away the largest U.S. cotton producer, drenching extra supplies stored on fields by many Texas farmers. Ports like Galveston will remain closed till Harvey dies out.
The Bloomberg article went on to point out that ports at the Texas Gulf make up about 24% of U.S. wheat exports, 3% of corn shipments and 2% of soybeans. Naturally, this pseudo supply crisis will likely push up crop prices, benefiting ETFs like Teucrium Corn ETF (NYSEARCA: CORN – Free Report). (read: Should You Ride the Momentum in Grain ETFs?).
Transportation
Rail transportation near Houston has been delayed and massive gridlock on highways is expected. As many as 1,847 flights were canceled on Sunday at airports in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas, and an additional 1,580 were called off for Monday, according to FlightAware and quoted on Bloomberg. Naturally, transportation ETFs like U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSEARCA: (JETS - Free Report) – Free Report) may feel the pressure ahead (read: What Lies Ahead of Leisure & Travel ETFs in 2H?).
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