Energy and Capital Archives

'China's Craigslist' 58.com (NYSE: WUBA) prices shares at $38 in follow-on

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 27, 2014

58.com launched at $17 in its IPO approximately six months ago. Now it's got a follow-up offering at $38.

Joining the 10% Oil Club

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 27, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains what will fuel the next stage of the U.S. oil and gas boom.

A Bottom in Coal

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted March 26, 2014

Coal is still one of the most hated investments out there. But this is good news for us contrarian investors who like to buy stocks everyone else has already sold...

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) Selling off Nuclear Fuel Assemblies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 25, 2014

Duke Energy has begun looking for buyers for a rack of unused nuclear fuel assemblies, essential elements to a nuclear reactor core.

Living Without Russian Gas

Written by Jason Williams
Posted March 25, 2014

An emboldened Russia is tightening its grip on the energy market in Europe. Here's what the Germans plan to do about it, and how you can take advantage.

MIT creates controllable living conductor material

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 24, 2014

Nanomaterials are the future, and MIT has developed a new one with some amazing possibilities.

Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 24, 2014

A small UK company just scored a licensing deal with General Electric for its alternative energy storage system that uses condensed air.

Investing in the Petroplex

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 24, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals why the Petroplex region is experiencing a new boom after more than a century of oil production.

Oil Spill Keeps Important Shipping Route Closed

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 23, 2014

There are an estimated 60 ships waiting to use the Houston Ship Channel, which has been closed since Saturday due to a major oil spill.

U.S. LNG Exports Ahead

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 20, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at how the success of Obama's sanctions on Russia is heavily dependent on the shale gas boom.

Sprint Cuts Smartphone Repair Staff

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 20, 2014

We live in an era of disposable tech. With no repair staff on hand, Sprint is exacerbating our tendency to throw away rather than fix.

Nanotech Could Create Better Compressed Natural Gas Tanks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 19, 2014

Natural gas storage tanks are too big, too awkward, too expensive, and not efficient enough for vehicles. New technology could fix this problem.