Energy and Capital Archives

Exploding Fuel Trains Prompt new Valve Design

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 19, 2014

With five major train explosions in the last four months, one company has redesigned relief valves that can make oil and gas transportation safer.

Doji Power

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted February 19, 2014

Triple Q is the ETF trading symbol that tracks the NASDAQ 100. It is the most traded ETF in the world. We have had eight up days in a row followed by a doji at the end of a trend.

An Electric Car Bankruptcy

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 18, 2014

When it comes to electric cars, there are clear winners and losers. Tesla is the dominant force, while dozens of other start-ups have gone belly up. One of those bankrupt start-ups was just...

NGPL Toys with a Major Pipeline Expansion

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 18, 2014

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) has just declared an open season to gauge interest on a capacity expansion for its pipeline to the Gulf Coast and Permian Basin.

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG): The Next Big Name in Clean Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 18, 2014

There are a handful of tech companies that claim to be one hundred percent reliant upon renewable energy. Google is striving for that same goal, and it will be the biggest company to achieve it...

The War on Coal Intensifies

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 17, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the war on coal is just beginning to heat up and offers a win-win scenario for long-term coal investors.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) Earnings Up, 4-6 Percent Growth Ahead

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 17, 2014

The United States' largest utilities owner has been in the news lately for claiming it can't survive in the Midwest without raising rates. The company's balance sheet, however, appears strong.

Profiting from Oil Transportation Regulation

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted February 12, 2014

Last July, a runaway oil train derailed and exploded in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, engulfing the town in a flaming black ball of death, killing 47 people, and destroying half of the town...

Juhl Energy (OTCQB: JUHL) Acquires PV Power, Inc.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2014

Diversifying its energy mix to include more solar solutions, Juhl Energy has acquired PV Power, a solar component distributor.

Investing in Frac Sand

Written by Jason Williams
Posted February 11, 2014

With big announcements from U.S. Silica this week, we take a look at the value of frac sand companies.

How to Profit from Natural Gas Shortages

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 11, 2014

With arctic temperatures pushing natural gas supplies to the brink, investors are making a fortune. And until much-needed infrastructure is built, this will be the trend well throughout the rest of...

U.S. Still Boxed out of India's Solar Boom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2014

India wants to become a global leader in solar energy, but it appears to want to do it without help of U.S. solar companies.