Bret Jensen

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Bret Jensen was chief investment strategist from 2008-2011 for Simplified Asset Management (S.A.M.), a small long/short hedge fund based in Miami. The fund was in top 5% of long/short hedge funds for total return in its first full year (2009) as ranked by Hedgeco fund database (more than 450 funds in category). Jensen has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than a decade of managerial experience at American Express.Expand

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Arizona State University. His personal blog is at http://www.bretjenseninvests.com. Jensen acts as corporate secretary for Florida Alternative Investment Association, which encompasses more than 100 managers managing more than $30 billion in assets under management.

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Positives mounting for Occidental Petroleum

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Bret Jensen

 | May 4, 2013 | 4:04 PM EDT
Long time integrated energy laggard, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has moved up from $80 to $90 a share over the last month as change is afoot....

Pipeline capacity and NG prices

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Bret Jensen

 | May 4, 2013 | 11:52 AM EDT
Interesting piece in Bloomberg speculating Natural gas prices in the northeast U.S. could hit five-year seasonal highs this summer because increasing...

That's a Wrap!

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 4:14 PM EDT
Thanks for reading the Diary today

Two Apple Tidbits

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 3:17 PM EDT
The company reportedly saved over $9 billion in taxes, and U.S. Cellular will be a carrier later this year.

Jobs Report Rebuked

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 2:05 PM EDT
It's interesting to note how the jobs report is received once everybody has a chance to digest the numbers.

Some Drillers Making Nice Moves

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 1:11 PM EDT
Namely, Weatherford and Rowan.

Strength in Small-Cap Energy Space

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 12:09 PM EDT
Several names in the space are up over 5% or better.

What's Working Now?

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 11:28 AM EDT
Insurers, hotels and some restaurants are reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue.

Very Positive Jobs Report

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 8:56 AM EDT
This should provide fuel for a nice rally today.

Busy Morning Ahead of the Bell

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Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 7:20 AM EDT
Before the market opens, we are going to get the much-anticipated April Jobs report as well as the usual bevy of earnings reports.

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