Energy and Capital Archives

Obama Has Big Plans for Nuclear Energy in 2013

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 14, 2012

President Obama has unveiled his fiscal budget for 2013 and it looks like the administration has a clear focus on investing in alternative energy, ramping up nuclear energy, and ending tax subsidies...

Another One Bites the Dust

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 14, 2012

Energy Conversion Devices takes a huge hit as it files for bankruptcy protection.

Nick Hodge's Energy Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 13, 2012

Over the past few years, as the Dow has whipsawed from over 14,000 to below 7,000 and everywhere in between, I've actually made some decent money...

Prices at the Pump to Reach $4 by Summer

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 13, 2012

As the national average hits record highs early on in the year, expect to see gas prices approaching upwards of $4 a gallon by June.

Natural Gas Hype

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 12, 2012

Even treehugging socialists know that the domestic oil and gas boom can make you rich.

Walmart Invaded By Nomadic Tribe of Oil Riggers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2012

For months store managers had been tacitly allowing the oil riggers to stay in the parking lot, but a wave of complaints by female customers have forced them to take action.

Chesapeake Energy's Asset Sell-Off

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 12, 2012

Chesapeake Energy set an ambitious goal of raising up to $12 billion this year by selling assets.

Natural Gas Profits, One Way or Another

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 10, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals how Pennsylvanian lawmakers are taking advantage of the rush to develop the Marcellus Shale Formation.

The First U.S. Nuke Since Three Mile Island

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 9, 2012

For the first time in more than three decades, the NRC will approve the construction of a new nuclear power plant - two of them, in this case. They are the first to be approved since Three Mile...

First Solar Loan Guarantee Delayed

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 9, 2012

First Solar's $646 million loan guarantee from the DOE has been delayed, and it's ensuring a project's sale.

Canada's Unconventional Natural Gas Future

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 8, 2012

Keith Kohl digs deep into the crisis in Canada's natural gas industry, and explains how investors can capitalize as production from conventional fields plummets.

Peak Oil Debate Continues

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 7, 2012

Peak Oil is about the maximum rate of production of crude oil. It isn't about politics, reserve numbers, tar sands, or anything else. Investors should know this and not be fooled.