Nor can abunch of "super-smart" investorsnecessarilykeeppricesinline; theymay face constraints on theirability to tradeor simply run out of moneybeforetheanomalies can be corrected.
However, investors should also keepin mind that despite the rise in demand, prices for crude oil inthe forth quarter have remained inline with the previous nine months, possibly a result of inventory stockpiles.
One bright note: higher beer prices and some cost cutting helped the company keep its overall financial performance for the quarter inline with its forecasts.