Energy and Capital Archives

Anadarko Makes Largest Oil Discovery Ever

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 28, 2011

Oil discovery is said to be one of the most important natural gas finds made in 10 years.

Farmland Prices: Safety Zone or Another Bubble?

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 28, 2011

Farmland prices are continuing their upward trend this year and could offer a safe haven as international demand grows.

Why Should I Invest?

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 28, 2011

From homeownership and a four-year college education to a nine-to-five job and an individual retirement account, in many cases what they were "supposed" to do turned out to be the wrong thing to do.

Oil Rises on Positive Sales, Syrian Sanctions

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 27, 2011

Oil prices are up after Thanksgiving shopping jumped this weekend. But sanctions on Syria have caused supply problems.

Alternative Energy Warnings

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 27, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel provides a rational look at our energy future.

Energy Stocks Remain Cheap

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 25, 2011

Energy stocks remain cheap. They've actually been cheap for the past four years.

The Pipeline on Rails

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 24, 2011

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the latest pipeline delay won't stop the rush of Bakken profits.

The Saudi Oil Confession

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 22, 2011

The Saudis are quickly losing control over the world's oil production. A shift to unconventional sources is taking place... and our future oil supply will be coming from a place much closer to home...

Gas Prices Higher for this Year's Thanksgiving Travelers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

42.5 million travelers are expected to hit the road this year, an increase in gas demand has made the prices rise.

Oil Futures Rise Again

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Oil futures rise as U.S. announces new sanctions against Iran. Prices expected to remain high through the winter months.

NRG Energy Purchases Solar Power Partners

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Bloomberg Businessweek says the "acquisition will add 30 megawatts of distributed solar projects in operation or under construction to its portfolio."

These Oil Stocks are Going Higher

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Even though we're still in the grips of a nasty national recession, with spiking oil prices exacerbating the problem, the government continues to stand in the way of domestic development of energy...