Energy and Capital Archives

Five Energy Winners for 2014

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted January 1, 2014

From Mexican oil production to deepwater drilling, events in 2013 paved the way for burgeoning industries in the new year. These five trends will dominate the energy space in 2014...

Time for a Wind Power Comeback?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 30, 2013

Investors have been staying far away from wind power in the last few years, but some of these wind stocks may be undervalued...

Ivanhoe Energy (NASDAQ: IVAN) Gets Final Payout from Shell

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 30, 2013

Two years after it announced it would be selling its stake in a Chinese natural gas block, Canada's Ivanhoe has taken its final payment from Royal Dutch Shell.

Backing Up Renewable Energy with Batteries

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 29, 2013

When the sun goes down or the wind dies out, renewable battery technology is there to save the day.

Thorium: The Next Nuclear Fuel

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 29, 2013

Uranium prices are set to spike in the year ahead, but further down the road, uranium might be second to a more promising nuclear fuel...

The Best Silver Coins for Investors

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2013

Silver prices are going to jump, and investors would do well to load up now. Buying silver coins can be a great way to do this...

Should I Invest in Bitcoin?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2013

Investors around the world are drawn to Bitcoin, but governments are condemning it. Will this hurt the virtual currency, or does it have plenty of room to grow?

Exshaw Shale Stocks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2013

The Exshaw shale play is actually an extension of the Bakken, and despite its great potential, it's severely under-explored...

Are Kansas' Oil Production Days Over?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2013

In September, Shell announced it would be selling its acreage in Kansas, and other companies started to pull out of the state as well. Is this the end of Kansas' role in the shale boom?

Top Energy Dividend Stocks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 22, 2013

Energy investments can be volatile at times, but dividend stocks are a way to ensure you receive a steady stream of income. Here are some stocks to consider...

Fracking Investments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 22, 2013

Fracking is a lucrative venture for investors, and there are many ways to get involved. You don't just have to go for the oil and gas drillers; consider all the other components of the extraction...

West Texas Oil Flood

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 19, 2013

One West Texas oil field will generate billions of dollars in oil profits to early investors.