Energy and Capital Archives

Electric Car Market Growth Soars in 2013

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 14, 2014

When it comes down to getting in on the ground floor, there are few places as exciting as the electric vehicle sector. Electric cars could prove to be one of the greatest technological disruptions...

Iran Scares Brent Crude Prices Down Again

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 14, 2014

January 20th is looming large over the prices of crude oil, as it could mean a general decrease on Iranian sanctions that have kept supplies under strict control.

The Next 25 Years of Gas Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 13, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why a line is being drawn in the sand for U.S. natural gas exports and how investors should capitalize on it immediately.

Temex (FWB:TQ1) Shifts Strategy in Ontario Gold Extraction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 13, 2014

Northwestern Ontario, Canada is gold country. Tuesday, Canadian gold mining company Temex Resources Group announced one of its prospects might be conducive to a different type of mining than it had...

Badger Daylighting (BAD.TO) Announces 3-for-1 Split

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 12, 2014

Shares in Canada's Badger Daylighting Inc. have been on a tear since the beginning of 2013, now that they've hit a peak of over $92, the company is declaring a three-for-one split.

Crude Oil Exports

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 9, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the ban on exporting crude oil is getting a second look from lawmakers.

Russia Draws New Oil in Iraq

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 8, 2014

After a delay of several months, Russia's Gazprom Neft announced that it has drawn first oil from its Badra field in Iraq.

How to Invest in America's Crumbling Infrastructure

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 7, 2014

Recent freezing temperatures have forced most Americans indoors. But outside, underneath our feet, sit century-old water pipes that are crumbling by the minute. Of course, this crisis also...

Hess Corp. (NYSE: HESS) Spinning Off Gas Station Biz

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 7, 2014

The green and white Hess station is an icon in East Coast travel, and the toy Hess truck has been a Christmas tradition for generations. Now, they're being spun off into their own new company.

Vanguard (NYSE: VNR) Makes Major Move in Natural Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2014

Contrarians embody the "buy low, sell high" philosophy, and Texas energy company Vanguard Natural Resources is taking a contrarian stance with its move into Natural Gas. With the latest...

The Oil Showdown in 2014

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 6, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains Warren Buffett's multi-billion-dollar bet in oil.

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) sinks $200M in Texas Wind Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 5, 2014

A new wind power field is being built in Texas right now. Its primary energy buyer is Microsoft. Calgary-based energy delivery company Enbridge has announced it's getting in on the action too.