Energy and Capital Archives

Senate Gears Up for Heated Oil Subsidies Debate

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 26, 2012

Sen. Robert Menendez, the bill's chief sponsor, said Monday that the American people have become fed up with paying absurdly high gas prices while at the same time forking over taxpayer money to Big...

Electric Vehicle Play

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 25, 2012

Editor Jeff Siegel reveals his number one play on electric cars and there's only one company that's got enough of this "miracle material."

Tullow Strikes Oil in Kenya

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 25, 2012

The British company made a new discovery over the weekend.

Technological Breakthroughs in Energy

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 23, 2012

The next leg of our energy boom is coming from technologies like hydraulic fracturing.

Graphene Is a "Miracle Material"

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 22, 2012

I've been tight-lipped for a while, but it's finally time to show you what the BBC calls a "Miracle Material."

Genesis Energy Public Offering

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 22, 2012

In an effort to pay debts and support company operations, Genesis is offering 5 million units.

Emerging Oil Investments

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 21, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl reveals two emerging oil plays that are still flying under Wall Street's radar.

When Batteries Breathe

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 20, 2012

Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University published a paper about a new material, claiming they used it to turn ambient heat into electrical current. It means your house could be powered by...

U.S. Tariff on Chinese Solar Panels

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 20, 2012

The Commerce Department has imposed a tariff on Chinese solar panels to help stabilize prices.

Is an Offshore Rally Ahead?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 19, 2012

How one sector in the oil industry is making a quiet comeback...

Ethanol Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 18, 2012

As ethanol continues to fall out of favor with Americans, three companies stand out from the rest.

Gas Prices Loom Near $4

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 18, 2012

Gas prices are rising as refinery closures slows supply.