Energy and Capital Archives

SolarCity and Tesla Roll Out Energy Storage Plan

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 8, 2013

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) are teaming up to offer solar customers an energy storage plan to reduce utility demand charges...

Biotech Drugs Boom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

Small biotech companies are starting to give Big Pharma a run for its money. And IPOs are booming in current market conditions...

The Top 5 Disruptive Technologies of 2014

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted December 5, 2013

Understanding disruptive trends is a critical component for any technology investor, as they will often indicate the winning and losing players in this space.

Shell (NYSE: RDS.A, RDS: B) Kills Plans for Louisiana GTL Plant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

Though US stores of natural gas are high, Royal Dutch Shell has cancelled its plans for a GTL plant on the Gulf Coast.

Dumb Money Biotech

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted December 5, 2013

Innovus Pharmaceuticals (OTC: INNV) exploded 40% during intra-day trading today...

Colorado Shale Investments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

A number of Colorado cities have decided to ban fracking, going against state law. But the Colorado Oil and Gas Association is fighting back.

Oil Outlook 2014

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 5, 2013

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a look ahead at what's in store for the U.S. oil industry in 2014.

Investing in Fast Food and Drones

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

What's more American than McDonald's and drone warfare? Both of them at the same time!

The New Space Race Just Got Cheaper

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 4, 2013

This morning, after its third try, SpaceX safely and successfully put a very expensive piece of equipment into space for $200 million less than its competitors.

Will These Oil Companies Invest in Iran?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2013

Iran is already gearing up for a removal of its sanctions, engaging in talks with Western oil production majors...

Marathon (NYSE: MPC) Reveals $4 Billion Cash Flow Strategy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2013

In the interest of stabilizing its cash flow over the next three years, Marathon Petroleum plans to invest more heavily in its midstream businesses, which includes pipeline transport and its...

Boosting Natural Gas Demand

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2013

Natural gas production is high. The next step is boosting demand. And a number of companies have plans to start using natural gas for everything from cargo ships to trains...