Energy and Capital Archives

Emerging Markets are Crashing

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted January 29, 2014

When the time comes, there will be some great buying opportunities in places like Brazil and Thailand. One of the best years I ever had was 1998, when I was buying Indonesian stocks. Indonesian...

Breitling Energy (OTC: BECC) makes new discovery in Texas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 29, 2014

Texas-based Breitling Energy Corporation has made a new discovery in Taylor County, Texas.

Corvus (TSX: KOR) Begins New Nevada Gold Search

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 28, 2014

The Bullfrog district in Nevada first yielded gold back in 1904, and from that point until 1921 it yielded 112,000 ounces of gold and 869,000 ounces of silver. A series of events caused the vein to...

Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) Pushing Toward its First Profit?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 28, 2014

Interest in Natural Gas-powered vehicles has slowly increased over the last three years. As a result, Clean Energy Fuels is expecting to reach profitability for the first time in the company's...

Renewable Energy Predictions 2030

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 28, 2014

It's hard to believe, but if this energy expert is correct, oil, gas, nuclear, and coal may be nearly obsolete by 2030. Solar and wind will power most of the world, and electric cars will take over...

Saudi Economy to Run on Empty by 2020

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 27, 2014

How would you feel about America's current oil boom if you were part of a ruling family whose power rested on its ability to corner almost 20% of the world's proven oil reserves?

Chemical Businesses Continue to Improve

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2014

The industrial chemical business is continuing to rebound, says the American Chemistry Council, posting a slight gain over December, and a modest raise over last year.

FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI) Scores Contract with Pemex

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 23, 2014

Oilfield technology and services company FMC Technologies has announced one of its largest-ever contracts with Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex.

A Quiet Oil Boom Rages

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 23, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers how a quiet offshore oil boom is creating the investment opportunity of a lifetime.

Xtreme Power files Bankruptcy on Stalking Horse bid

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 22, 2014

Battery backup company Xtreme Power is looking to sell. To make this happen, the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and is waiting for the bidding to begin.

The End of OPEC

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted January 22, 2014

It may be that cheap energy is a precursor to industry, but it's not a guarantee. One country, Saudi Arabia, has used its vast oil profits to build the most lucrative welfare state in the world...

Why SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) is the New Solar King

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 21, 2014

If there's ever been a "no-brainer" for energy investors, this is it. There's no sector in energy growing faster than solar. And there is no solar company poised to dominate more than this one.