April 23, 2012

Is Oil Really Worth $100 A Barrel?

Myra Saefong, MarketWatch


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That appears to be a big question on traders’ minds since late February when oil futures prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange neared $110, which has so far marked the peak for the year. . .

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