Energy and Capital Archives

West Virginians Protest Obama's 'War On Coal'

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 9, 2012

West Virginians vote for a convicted felon over America's current president to send a powerful message to the Obama administration's about its alleged "war on coal mining."

Hidden Costs of the Shale Boom

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 8, 2012

An end to the hydraulic fracturing debate may be closer than investors might think...

Westinghouse and CBD Energy Merger

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted May 8, 2012

The merger will provide opportunities for both companies.

Millionaire Next Door

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 7, 2012

Saving money is just as important as making it. It's just not as sexy. It's not mainstream. It isn't what the cool kids do.

Oil Prices Plummet

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 7, 2012

After months of steady increases with no end in sight, crude oil prices fell to a near three-month low on Tuesday, following a sharp downturn on Monday due to diminishing demand and a worsening...

Trump Decries Scottish Wind Power

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 6, 2012

Donald Trump hates offshore wind... and he doesn't care who knows it.

Icahn Purchases CVR Shares

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted May 6, 2012

Billionaire Carl Icahn approved by shareholders for purchase of CVR Energy.

Invest Without the Risk

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 5, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl offers readers a chance to limit their risk exposure during a volatile market.

Oil Alternatives

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 3, 2012

Call me jaded, but I just don't see a huge place in the market for alternative liquid fuels right now.

TransCanada Shifts Focus from Alberta

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted May 3, 2012

TransCanada is halting construction on one Alaskan pipeline to focus on exports.

Birth of a Shale Gas Boom

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 2, 2012

Keith Kohl takes look back at how the U.S. shale boom started, the direction it's headed... and what this could mean for your portfolio.

Buried Treasure

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 2, 2012

Map showing revised oil and gas drilling prospects throughout much of Ohio captures the attention of major oil companies.