Energy and Capital Archives

Coal Stocks and the Election

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 5, 2012

The suffering coal sector rallied in the month leading up to the election...

China Announces Shale-Gas Subsidy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2012

A new subsidy could generate investor interest in China's vast shale gas reserves...

Hurricane Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 4, 2012

With an impressive ROI and the promise of freedom, it's one of the best investments you can make.

Election 2012: Voting on Energy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 4, 2012

Both presidential candidates have big plans for energy. Here's what they see for the next four years and which states would benefit most...

Oil and Gas Shortages Hurt Third Quarter Earnings

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2012

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) and Shell (LON: RDSA) suffered from oil and gas shortages in the third quarter...

Wind Farm Costs Decrease Ahead of Subsidy Cuts

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2012

A new report revealed that wind costs are one step closer to achieving parity as the U.S. and U.K. prepare for subsidy cuts...

FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) Announces Largest Order Yet

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 4, 2012

Fuel cell power plant company FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) received its largest order to date, and shares jumped at the news...

Solar Job Growth Outpaces Economy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2012

A new report shows that solar jobs have outpaced the total economy 5.74 times in the year ending in September...

The End for OPEC Crude

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 2, 2012

What happens when the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries can no longer export?

It's Not Easy Being Green

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 1, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl digs deep behind the government-backed loans for renewable energy sources and shows investors the ugly face of green investing.

Finnish Nuclear Project Needs Partner

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 1, 2012

EON AG, which recently pulled out of the UK Horizon nuclear project, has also pulled out of a Finnish project. And this could spell failure for the nuclear venture...

Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK) Reports Major Q3 Losses

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 1, 2012

After low natural gas prices caused a massive funding shortfall for Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK), its third quarter earnings report suffers...