Energy and Capital Archives

Why Investors are Salivating Over Elon Musk

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 4, 2014

When the CEO of Tesla has something to say, you better believe people pay attention. But his most recent comments have really caused a firestorm, forcing investors in utilities to completely...

US Lifts Sanctions on Monaco Shipbroker

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 4, 2014

U.S. sanctions against Iran didn't only affect Iranian companies. Companies from Israel, Monaco, The United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, and Singapore were all hit. Now some of those sanctions are...

Everybody Blames the Weather

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 3, 2014

Thirty percent of the US GDP depends upon weather conditions in some way. This year, the winter actually hit unevenly across different sectors.

U.S. Crude Supply

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 3, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl cuts through the myth behind U.S. oil independence and explains how investors can capitalize on the oil boom taking place.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).