Energy and Capital Archives

Illinois Fracking Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 23, 2013

Oil companies are quietly buying up land in Illinois, and a new law will allow them to start snatching up fracking permits too...

OPEC Embargo Anniversary

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted October 22, 2013

Domestic oil and gas has been a great investment. But there's a lot more at stake here than just your portfolio...

Investing in Web Retail

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 22, 2013

Online shopping has put a bullet in the soft guts of brick-and-mortar retail, an industry that is now in the long, slow process of bleeding out.

Antrim Shale Stocks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 22, 2013

The Antrim shale has seen activity fall off in recent years, but a spike in natural gas prices could put it back on companies' radars...

Fracking in the UK

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 21, 2013

Fracking in the U.K. is much more expensive than in the U.S., and water prices play a large role in that. But utilities have a solution...

Bakken Oil Breakout

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 21, 2013

Keith Kohl reveals why North Dakota's oil production may have already broken a new record.

Pipeline Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 21, 2013

As North American oil production continues to skyrocket, the lacking infrastructure is becoming even more of a problem...

Investing in Electric Vehicles Without Battery Packs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 20, 2013

Instead of a heavy battery pack, Volvo's electric vehicle design powers the vehicle through nano-battery paneling...

Pandora (NYSE:P) Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 20, 2013

With new executive leadership, and a major threat from Apple's new iTunes Radio to think about, Pandora's near term outlook is unnerving.

2014 Oil Deals

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 20, 2013

Oil industry deals have been dismal this year, but actions from investors could stir up the industry...

GM's (NYSE: GM) Natural Gas Impala

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 17, 2013

Chevy has unveiled its latest project: the natural gas-powered Impala. The bi-fuel engine allows range-anxious customers switch easily to gasoline...

U.S. Oil Production Surpasses Saudi Arabia

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 17, 2013

This year, the U.S. will pass Saudi Arabia as the world's largest producer of oil, when accounting for NGLs and biofuels. But here's the real milestone...