Commentary on stories not heavily followed by the press for Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

While few people in the world have warm feelings for energy companies beyond perhaps their stockholders, Russia’s state-owned natural gas monopoly Gazprom has shown an unrivalled and unique capacity to alienate is customers over the past two decades since the collapse of the USSR.

CTC Media, an "un-official" Magic Formula stock from MagicDiligence's own screener, is Russia's largest privately owned television network. With plenty of growth potential, a bargain valuation near 52-week lows, and an expected dividend yield nearing 9%, this is one attractive off-shore stock for aggressive investors to examine.

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE.OB)

Internet is a global platform. It offers businesses an exposure to a worldwide audience. Business is no more limited to an area or location and can reach even the remotest places possible. People from any part of the world can visit websites, hence, giving businesses a global presence.