Bought more Provident

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Yesterday I was able to pick up some more Provident Energy (PVX: chart, web, Y!) shares for $11.70.

Today the stock was down $0.14 to $11.77 on average volume. I suspect that Tuesdays trading (remember Monday is a holiday) will reveal another push towards $13.  Memorial Day is the official start of the driving season, and even if driving is down this summer, oil will maintain levels above $110 for the majority of the hot months.  This will leave the electrical power generation companies turning to natural gas ($natgas: chart) vs. heavy oil.

Additionally, the hurricane center predicted that this will be another …