Energy and Capital Archives

Why is Snapchat so Valuable?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 28, 2013

Mobile messaging app Snapchat is reportedly in talks to obtain a new round of funding, and this time the valuation is around $3.6 billion.

Investing in Chinese Shale Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 28, 2013

In an effort to gain expertise in order to develop their own nation's shale gas reserves, Chinese companies are looking for partnerships in Canada...

Investing in Oil Transportation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 28, 2013

The U.S. is entering the next phase of the oil boom: infrastructure. Companies involved in oil and gas transportation will boom for some time to come...

Buying Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 27, 2013

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has warned that shares of his company are overvalued. Are they about to come crashing down?

Permian Basin Oil Investments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 27, 2013

If oil prices fall, many fear operations in places like the Permian will come to a halt. But some companies will be able to maintain production...

Rosetta Stone (NYSE: RST) is a Sell!

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted October 27, 2013

Rosetta Stone (NYSE: RST) is now facing a new breed of competition...one that offers a better product at a far cheaper price.

Reviving Mexico's Oil Industry

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 24, 2013

The United States will play a major role in Mexico's shale development.

Green River Oil Shale Stocks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2013

North American shale oil production may be booming, but the same can't be said for the massive oil shale deposits...

Chattanooga Shale Stocks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2013

Tennessee's Chattanooga shale play holds a lot of promise, and much of that has to do with the unique geological makeup of the formation...

Investing in Bloom Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 24, 2013

The fuel cell industry is rebounding, refueling rumors that companies like Bloom Energy will go public soon...

Options Trading in 90 Seconds

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted October 23, 2013

Options trade just like everything else, from baseball cards to companies, with the notable exception that time is a factor. Give me a minute of your time and I'll tell you everything you need to...

North American Oil and Gas Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 23, 2013

North American oil production continues to barrel forward, but lacking infrastructure is already creating a major roadblock...