Energy and Capital Archives

Rare Earth Uses Still Growing

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 16, 2011

The more research done on metals, the more uses we're finding: missile guidance systems, super strong and light alloys, magnets, wave tubes, neutron reflectors, and other devices that keep you safe...

Big Oil Welfare

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 15, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses how Washington is betting on the wrong horse with your tax dollars.

Weekend: Don't Stop Eating for Fear of Choking

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 13, 2011

That's what we do: We look at all the information and likely outcomes of a given scenario – even horrific ones – and give our best advice on how to make it work to your advantage.

Oil Price Outlook: Correction or Crash?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 12, 2011

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl details Congress' latest attempt to expand offshore oil production and how to play their gas pump politics.

Africa: The Next Oil Boom

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted May 11, 2011

Editor Chris DeHaemer is leaving on a jet plane to Africa. Why you should pay attention to the reports that come as a result of his trip.

Wall Street Wants You to Die

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 10, 2011

And with nowhere else to turn, Wall Street is now trying to profit from the last thing you have left: your life.

OPEC Greed Fuels Oil Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 9, 2011

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why OPEC's manipulation of oil prices will keep fueling investors' profits.

Fracking Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 8, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses another possible way to profit from shale gas.

A Different Way to Find Eagle Ford Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 6, 2011

There's more to energy investing than just the drillers... Editor Keith Kohl explains why.

Content with Mediocrity

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted May 5, 2011

Not many of us take enough time to think about it. Our society has been stable and prosperous for so long, and the government has kept the middle and lower classes placated so well, the honest truth...

Wireless Underwater Robots

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted May 4, 2011

Today: fat Canadian moms, Chinese coal shortages, three to buy, and one to avoid at all costs...

Survey Says

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 3, 2011

Guest Contributor Kaitlin Walter comments on the UN's latest report on global energy demand.