Energy and Capital Archives

Shale Oil vs. Big Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 5, 2013

U.S. shale producers are performing better than Big Oil. What does this mean for the U.S. shale boom?

Candy Crush IPO Investing

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted August 4, 2013

While many will argue that video games are useless, this one could make you rich...

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Battles Exxon (NYSE: XOM)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 4, 2013

After losing out to Exxon (NYSE: XOM) in April, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has once again claimed the top spot in market capitalization...

Sinopec Shale Oil Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 4, 2013

Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) subsidiary Sinopec Oilfield Service Company is involved in talks with Weatherford International (NYSE: WFT), aiming for shale exploration in China...

Canadian Oil Exports

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 1, 2013

Editor Keith Kohl breaks down why the Canadian oil industry is pursuing a new client to buy its barrels.

TransCanada's (NYSE: TRP) Cross-Country Pipeline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2013

As the U.S. continues to delay approval for the Keystone XL, TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) has decided to instead provide Canada with much-needed energy infrastructure...

Profiting from Shale-Hungry China

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2013

China's desperation for shale profits could lead the nation to risk earthquakes and improper procedures...

LNG Project Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2013

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX: LNG) has just finished raising a large portion of the funds for its Magnolia LNG project in Louisiana...

Iraqi Oil Armageddon

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted July 31, 2013

Iraq is a big deal. The country has the second largest oil reserves in the world. They are currently pumping out 2.9 million barrels a day, with goals of pumping 9 million bpd by 2020.

Natural Gas Vehicle Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2013

Ford (NYSE: F) is entering the natural gas vehicle scene, rolling out its first CNG- or LPG-powered F-150 in 2014...

Solar Financing Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 30, 2013

We all see now how Tesla disrupted the entire vehicle sector. Is distributed generation about to do the same to modern utilities?

OPEC Solar Power

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2013

U.S. oil production is starting to be felt within OPEC, so many nations are increasing renewables to offset domestic demand...