Cheap Natural Gas Has Made This 85-Year-Old Technology Profitable

Although natural gas has become plentiful and cheap in the United States, using it in ways that would make it a practical alternative to petroleum, such as vehicle fuel, has proven challenging. It's not that it can't be done. German scientists figured out how to convert natural gas to liquid petroleum products back in the mid-1920s. Such products, particularly diesel fuel and synthetic engine oil, can be used in today's cars, trucks and jet planes today with virtually no modifications

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The Other CPI: What the Christmas Price Index is Telling U.S. Consumers

U.S. consumers can get a glimpse of what to expect in price changes this holiday shopping season - especially if you get your gift ideas from an old song. The PNC Christmas Price Index, released by PNC Wealth Management (NYSE: PNC) measures the total cost of presents listed in the classic tune, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." This year, the price tag for an ambitious gift-giver buying all 364 presents hit $101,119.84, a 4.4% gain over last year's index. This is the first time ever

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