Energy and Capital Archives

The Marcellus Shale Formation

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 3, 2010

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl explains how a drilling ban in the Marcellus could lead to severe consequences.

A Breakout Year for Energy in 2010

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 2, 2010

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl reviews the top stories from the past week and comments on the year-end for energy.

Twelve Outliers to Watch in 2010

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 31, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Christian DeHaemer offers his predictions for the coming year with his annual Black Swans list.

A Global Water Crisis

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 29, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses the global water crisis via California, and includes market implications of severe shortages.

Bakken Formation vs. the Green River Formation

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 27, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl sets the record straight with these two oil shale plays: the Bakken Formation and the Green River Formation.

Investment Themes for the Next Decade

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder offers some big-picture energy investment themes for the next decade. Part 1 of a two-part series.

Looming Global Water Shortages

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 22, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge digests the content of a recent water report and spits out the best ways for investors to profit from what could be one of 2010's hottest sectors.

Fox News and The Broken Window

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2009

Editor Adam Sharp evaluates the effectiveness of economic policy, specifically government stimulus.

Looking Ahead for New Trends in 2010

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 18, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl looks ahead at the latest investment trends emerging in 2010.

Oil Rich Gulf States to Drop the Dollar

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 17, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Christian DeHaemer explains why oil rich Gulf states are ditching the dollar and creating their own currency... and why U.S. companies will benefit.

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs)

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 15, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge takes a look at neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) through the eyes of two very different media outlets.

NYSE USO Oil ETF

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 14, 2009

Editor Sam Hopkins takes a technical look at one of the top oil ETFs, showing how you can beat dollar-driven oil bears to profit.