Energy and Capital Archives

Profiting from Oil Transportation Regulation

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted February 12, 2014

Last July, a runaway oil train derailed and exploded in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, engulfing the town in a flaming black ball of death, killing 47 people, and destroying half of the town...

Juhl Energy (OTCQB: JUHL) Acquires PV Power, Inc.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2014

Diversifying its energy mix to include more solar solutions, Juhl Energy has acquired PV Power, a solar component distributor.

Investing in Frac Sand

Written by Jason Williams
Posted February 11, 2014

With big announcements from U.S. Silica this week, we take a look at the value of frac sand companies.

How to Profit from Natural Gas Shortages

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 11, 2014

With arctic temperatures pushing natural gas supplies to the brink, investors are making a fortune. And until much-needed infrastructure is built, this will be the trend well throughout the rest of...

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) Prices Shares and Notes

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2014

One of the world's biggest solar companies has begun fundraising by pricing 2.7 million common shares and $130 million of convertible notes.

U.S. Still Boxed out of India's Solar Boom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2014

India wants to become a global leader in solar energy, but it appears to want to do it without help of U.S. solar companies.

Newpark Resources (NYSE: NR) Sells off Environmental Services Business

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2014

Streamlining its business, Texas-based oilfield materials and services company Newpark Resources is selling off its Environmental Services arm.

Green-Lighting the Keystone XL Pipeline

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 10, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl dives right into the political mess surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline and explains why there are greener pastures ahead for these pipeline stocks.

Investing in Alternative THC Delivery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2014

The company formerly known as Med Gen Inc. has a patented method for delivering THC that doesn't involve eating, smoking, or inhaling in any way.

Ametek (NYSE: AME) acquires VTI Instruments for $74 Million

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 9, 2014

Industrial instrument mega-company Ametek Inc. has acquired California-based measurement and testing company VTI Instruments.

Big Oil's Little Secret

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 6, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at why Big Oil is forced to spend billions of dollars each year to keep production steady, and he shows investors who is taking full advantage...

Quantum (NASDAQ: QTWW) Sees Increase in CNG Tanks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2014

Vehicles powered by compressed natural gas are growing in popularity, and Quantum has the orders to prove it.