Energy and Capital Archives

China's Xi Is Fretting

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted September 9, 2019

Chinese president Xi Jinping has things to worry about. The trade war with Trump is starting to bite, and a recession would mean big trouble. In addition, Xi must worry about the popular uprising in...

Gold in Space

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted September 5, 2019

Gold is extremely important to space travel — in fiction and in real-life. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess discusses the use of gold in the economy of Star Trek and how it could be...

How Legal Pot Can Save Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT)

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted September 4, 2019

This Uber and Lyft driver quit his job as a restaurant manager to become a full-time driver... but that's not where he makes the most money. His real cash comes in from his weed hustle.

Safe Haven Energy Stocks for a Volatile Market

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 3, 2019

August proved to be a volatile month in the market, but don't panic. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers one energy sector that investors can use to ride through the market's...

Contrarians Buy the Downside Hype

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted September 2, 2019

When everyone knows there is a recession coming, it generally does not happen. Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer discusses the "magazine cover indicator" and what it should mean for your...

Department of Energy Backs Research into Molybdenum-99

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted September 1, 2019

Molybdenum-99 is a radioactive isotope of molybdenum. But although it's radioactive, molybdenum-99 isn't used to hurt people. In fact, it is used to save lives.

Why Invest in 5G Now?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted August 29, 2019

5G was once only a promise of technology. But now we're right on the verge of receiving it. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess looks at the timeline of the 5G rollout and why now is the best...

Relax, Smoke a Joint, and Get Rich on Pot Stocks

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 28, 2019

Investors are faced with a very real challenge in the coming months and years. Trying to figure out what to do, how to act or react, is all very difficult. Especially when you’re bombarded with...

What the Hell Was OPEC Thinking?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 27, 2019

The good days for OPEC are coming to an end very quickly. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at why OPEC as we know it is dissolving, and what comes next will surprise you.

Time to Double Down on 5G and Fintech

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted August 26, 2019

There are two bankable trends that are still in the early stages and will grow for the next five years: 5G phones and financial technology. Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer breaks each...

5G: A Technological Boogeyman

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted August 25, 2019

If you follow 5G news, it's impossible to ignore editorial about potential health issues that the next generation of wireless might bring. But the whole thing is ridiculous, and Energy and Capital...

Department of Energy Invests in H2@Scale

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted August 22, 2019

The United States has recently shown keen interested in the development of hydrogen energy technologies. The project is code-named H2@Scale, and it could mean big profits for investors who get in...