Jimmy Butts is the Chief Investment Strategist for Maximum Profit and Capital Wealth Letter, and a regular contributor to StreetAuthority Insider. Prior to joining StreetAuthority, Jimmy came from the financial services and banking industry where he worked as a Financial Advisor. There he specialized in providing customized retirement solutions for individuals. Jimmy graduated from Boise State University with a degree in business administration and finance. He also spent multiple years studying language, international business and finance in both Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina. At one point he held his series 6, 63, 65 and 26 securities licenses. When he's not combing through financial statements or reading about finance, Jimmy enjoys being outdoors.

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It’s not too late to make a lot of money from the American Energy Boom. If we’re right, the chance to earn blockbuster gains investing in this incredible story has only just begun. Here’s what you need to know… The American Energy Boom hardly needs an introduction. Most people are aware that due to technologies like horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, the United States is now awash with new sources of oil and natural gas. These developments have made America the largest producer of energy in the world. #-ad_banner-#As you’d imagine, a lot of money can be been made investing… Read More

It’s not too late to make a lot of money from the American Energy Boom. If we’re right, the chance to earn blockbuster gains investing in this incredible story has only just begun. Here’s what you need to know… The American Energy Boom hardly needs an introduction. Most people are aware that due to technologies like horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, the United States is now awash with new sources of oil and natural gas. These developments have made America the largest producer of energy in the world. #-ad_banner-#As you’d imagine, a lot of money can be been made investing alongside this trend… For example, EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE: ROG) is up 292% since 2009…. Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) has soared over 800%… and Rex Energy (NYSE: REXX) has returned a staggering 1,200% over the same period. All of these companies were among the first major players in the American Energy Boom. The problem is that it’s becoming harder and harder to find prospects like these in the exploration and production space. This story has been going on for over five years and by this point there simply aren’t many good buys left. As a testament to my point, EOG… Read More

It’s something that hasn’t been done in almost two decades. #-ad_banner-#In an attempt to ease the economic hemorrhaging from a recession that’s lasted nearly eight years, Puerto Rico passed a balanced budget earlier this month. The rare feat was a sign of hope for the U.S. protectorate as it attempts to whittle down its $70 billion in public debt, lower an unemployment rate hovering near 15% and stave off a “brain drain” that’s seen over 450,000 people flee the tiny Caribbean island. What does this all mean?  Simply put, it means Puerto Rico is setting up to be an incredible… Read More

It’s something that hasn’t been done in almost two decades. #-ad_banner-#In an attempt to ease the economic hemorrhaging from a recession that’s lasted nearly eight years, Puerto Rico passed a balanced budget earlier this month. The rare feat was a sign of hope for the U.S. protectorate as it attempts to whittle down its $70 billion in public debt, lower an unemployment rate hovering near 15% and stave off a “brain drain” that’s seen over 450,000 people flee the tiny Caribbean island. What does this all mean?  Simply put, it means Puerto Rico is setting up to be an incredible investment opportunity and tax haven for U.S. citizens. Let me explain… Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson — known for his $15 billion bet against subprime mortgages as the financial crisis hit — says Puerto Rico could be the next “Singapore of the Caribbean” (Singapore took similar steps to attract foreign investment and is now known as one of the wealthiest and most business friendly countries on the planet). His firm, Paulson & Co., is investing $260 million this year in two upscale beachfront hotels in San Juan, the commonwealth’s capital. All told, Paulson is expected to invest up to $1… Read More