Coal in the Stocking Gives the Consumer Energy

Given the season which is upon us, I’m not too sure if the tradition still holds of parents telling their misbehaved children that they will get coal in their stocking rather than presents. Ironically, that little nugget of energy is the main reason that we believe that the year-end will bring good tidings to investors’ bottom line. The drop in energy prices is comparable to consumers getting a giant tax cut right at the most opportune time of the year for retailers, the holiday season. Belo...