Energy and Capital Archives

BP (NYSE: BP) Starting New Company for US Shale Plays

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 3, 2014

BP sees massive potential in "unconventional" resources in the Lower 48 states. As such, it's spinning off a new company dedicated to developing these resources.

Corvus (TSX: KOR) Strikes Gold and Silver in Nevada

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 2, 2014

Canadian mining company Corvus Gold announced some favorable early results from an expansion project in Nevada.

Coal or Natural Gas?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 27, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why natural gas may have finally won the U.S. energy war.

Oil Search (OSH: ASE) Takes Stake in Big Asian LNG field

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2014

South Pacific nation Papua New Guinea is sitting on a major untapped LNG field which could serve Asian markets. Interoil Corporation has named Oil Search as a new stakeholder.

Southwest Gas (NYSE: SWX) Increases Dividends

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2014

With a base of approximatly 2 million customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California, Southwestern Gas Corporation is increasing its dividend to shareholders.

Polar Vortex Cash

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted February 26, 2014

My dear, sweet grandma used to say, "Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it." This was her idea of good country humor. Well, today I'm going to tell you how to do...

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and the Rise of the Gigafactory

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2014

Tesla's gigantic "Gigafactory" will produce so many lithium ion batteries that it will simultaneously expand the industry and reduce the cost of electric cars.

Why SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) is a Solid Bet on Solar

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 25, 2014

If you're looking for another way to play the solar space after making a fortune on SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY), you may want to revisit SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR).

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) to Pay $8.15M to Settle Thermostat Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2014

Honeywell's iconic round thermostat design was the subject of a long-running class action lawsuit in Vermont. Honeywell has agreed to settle.

Banks are the Weak Link in Marijuana Industry

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2014

Two weeks ago, the Obama administration opened procedural doors to allow marijuana sellers to work with banks legally. Currently, the banks are hesitant to touch the potential billions from the...

Saudis Cry Foul

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 24, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why Saudi princes are getting the post-sanction blues.

OGE Energy Group (NYSE: OGE) Pipeline IPO is Coming

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2014

OGE Energy's quarterly report included a moderate loss incurred by its soon-to-be public pipeline partnership with CenterPoint Energy.