Energy and Capital Archives

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...