Energy and Capital Archives

Democrats Hound Obama to Tap Strategic Oil Reserves

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 28, 2012

Rising costs in Brent crude combined with a 15-year low in U.S demand for gasoline has resulted in a 4 percent reduction in America's refining capacity. The bottlenecking effect this has had on the...

Solar Job and Production Cuts

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 28, 2012

Abound Solar is laying off a portion of its workforce to focus on a new module.

Presidential Oil Lies

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 27, 2012

No matter which side you lean toward personally, distortion of the truth from either side is detrimental to your bottom line. Here are some of the falsehoods I've heard... and how you can sidestep...

BP Gulf Oil Spill Trial Postponed

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 27, 2012

BP's trial on the Gulf oil spill, set for this week, has been postponed.

Nuclear Fuels Development

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 26, 2012

Editor Jeff Siegel reveals an under-the-radar play in nuclear development.

Is There a Top in Sight?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 24, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why it may be time to buy energy stocks.

How Nick Hodge Plays Oil

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 23, 2012

I started blowing my bull horn last October, citing the intense merger and acquisition activity in the oil and gas space. Oil touched $106 this week on continued Iranian tensions.

Conflicting Solutions to $4 Gas

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 23, 2012

High tensions in the Middle East has led to high gas prices in the U.S. and presidential candidate debates.

Anxiety Surrounding Nuclear Still Lingers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 23, 2012

Guest contributor Stephanie Ginter discusses current global attitudes towards nuclear energy.

Flush with Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 22, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl discusses how the U.S. will handle its only source of cheap energy, and why gov't red tape could stifle U.S. investors.

Investing in Electric Cars

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 21, 2012

One of the things I've learned in this business is that profits are real whether they come from actual sales or anticipated ones, whether the latter materialize or not.

Shell Bids on Cove Energy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 21, 2012

Shell placed a $1.6 billion bid on Cove Energy, eying the company's assets in Mozambique.