Energy and Capital Archives

When 'Change' Comes to Energy Policy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 20, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder turns over a new leaf in honor of the new administration, and focuses on the exciting opportunities for investing in the next generation of renewable energy...

2009 Oil Price Forecast

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 18, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl examines why economic forecasters are too afraid to predict higher oil prices and explains why oil's rebound is in sight.

The Economic Stimulus Boost

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 15, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses the economic stimulus for renewable energy and how investors can secure four years of easy profits.

Is Obama's Infrastructure Plan Built to Last?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 13, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder takes a 100-year view on energy and wonders if the Obama infrastructure plan will guide us down the right path, or down the road to ruin.

Russian Media Gas Poll

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 12, 2009

Public opinion in energy politics may be entirely moot. Here in the U.S., high gas prices prompted plenty of outcry, but it was demand destruction and the tailspin of speculative money out of oil...

Oil's Demand Destruction

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 11, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why demand destruction isn't the only reason for lower oil prices.

The Infrastructure Stimulus

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 8, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge reveals why the coming infrastructure stimulus will spur a nice run on green energy stocks.

Energy Stocks for 2009

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder surveys the recent rally in oil and the commodity complex and gets bullish on energy stocks for 2009.

Russia Holds the Line

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 4, 2009

2009 did not bring Europe a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine gas price dispute. Russia refused Ukraine's offer of advance payment, calling recent pricing a "humanitarian gesture."

Oil Market Outlook for 2009

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 4, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains to readers why oil prices are set to rebound in 2009.

New Year Smart Grid Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 1, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses smart grid investments, and why it will be one of the most profitable sectors of 2009.

My 2008 Year in Review

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 30, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder reviews his year of analyzing the markets and eats a big slice of humble pie, with the calls he got right for dessert.