Energy and Capital Archives

Polar Vortex Cash

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted February 26, 2014

My dear, sweet grandma used to say, "Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it." This was her idea of good country humor. Well, today I'm going to tell you how to do...

Southwest Gas (NYSE: SWX) Increases Dividends

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2014

With a base of approximatly 2 million customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California, Southwestern Gas Corporation is increasing its dividend to shareholders.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and the Rise of the Gigafactory

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2014

Tesla's gigantic "Gigafactory" will produce so many lithium ion batteries that it will simultaneously expand the industry and reduce the cost of electric cars.

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) to Pay $8.15M to Settle Thermostat Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2014

Honeywell's iconic round thermostat design was the subject of a long-running class action lawsuit in Vermont. Honeywell has agreed to settle.

Why SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) is a Solid Bet on Solar

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 25, 2014

If you're looking for another way to play the solar space after making a fortune on SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY), you may want to revisit SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR).

Saudis Cry Foul

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 24, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why Saudi princes are getting the post-sanction blues.

OGE Energy Group (NYSE: OGE) Pipeline IPO is Coming

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2014

OGE Energy's quarterly report included a moderate loss incurred by its soon-to-be public pipeline partnership with CenterPoint Energy.

Banks are the Weak Link in Marijuana Industry

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2014

Two weeks ago, the Obama administration opened procedural doors to allow marijuana sellers to work with banks legally. Currently, the banks are hesitant to touch the potential billions from the...

After 77 Years, Boy Scouts Bring Back Mining Merit Badge

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 23, 2014

Emphasizing the importance of mining in science, technology, engineering and math education, the Boy Scouts of America have introduced a new merit badge.

5 Companies Making Old Houses More Energy Efficient

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 23, 2014

Making money by saving money. It's an old technique that is the specialty of retrofitting companies all over the world. Here are just a few ways it's being done.

Construction Begins on Giant Copper Crusher in Canada

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 20, 2014

Amid a mild Winter season, Copper Mountain Mining Corp. has begun building the largest crusher in West Canada without any extra cost.

U.S. Gas Exports

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 20, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at how the shale gas glut will play out for investors, offering one simple secret to profit from natural gas.