Category: Oil Investing

China's Coal Addiction

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted October 28, 2018

The Chinese were the first people to use coal. And by the looks of it, they'll also be the last. Because despite the country's many efforts to curb use, China's consumption of coal is still set to...

Saudi Oil, Lies, and Videotape

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 23, 2018

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl dissects the latest lies coming out of Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi and takes a hard look at its effect on the oil market. The ride could get a little bumpy...

Khashoggi Murder Could Push Oil Prices to $400 or More

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted October 21, 2018

The White House is downplaying the murder of this Khashoggi fellow. That's because they know it could lead to another all-out trade war with Saudi Arabia. Or worse. Energy and Capital editor Luke...

Four Drivers of Doom

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted October 15, 2018

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell some 1,500 points since hitting new highs last week. But the MACD is still above the zero line, which means the market isn’t oversold yet. Here are the...

Hurricane Michael: What Oil Investors Need to Know Today

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 9, 2018

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl updates readers on Hurricane Michael's progress and explains why oil investors will be paying close attention to this storm over the next 24 hours. The impact on...

Are Oil Prices Going Over $100 Per Barrel?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted October 4, 2018

Cuts to global supplies and healthy demand are leading some investors to believe oil prices will again cross $100. Will they? Maybe. But for energy investors, it doesn't really matter. Energy and...

Traders Eye $100 Oil as Iran Sanctions Near

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted September 27, 2018

Remember, remember the 5th of November. The White House says countries must stop importing oil from Iran by November 5th or begin facing sanctions from America. That could lead to a supply...

Trump Slams OPEC Over Oil Prices... Again

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted September 20, 2018

Oil prices are set to run in the short term amid geopolitics. But in the long term, it's geology that will drive the market. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess delves into the market factors...

Eagle Ford Investing: 3 Stocks Inheriting America’s Oil Wealth

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 18, 2018

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a closer look at a few drillers in the Eagle Ford and explains why investors may want to give this tight oil play their full attention. This play is ground...

Get Ready for a 4Q Rally in Oil Prices

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted September 6, 2018

There are several factors brewing in the oil pot that could send prices higher in the fourth quarter. A coming “peak” in American crude output, increasing global demand, and geopolitical fallout...

Venezuela's Socialist Experiment Has Failed

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted September 2, 2018

Misguided government and central bank actions of the socialist administrations since 1999 set Venezuela up for economic failure. And now the chicken has home to roost. Energy and Capital editor Luke...

Labor Day Gasoline at a Four-Year High

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted August 30, 2018

If you're planning on driving this Labor Day weekend, be prepared to pay more at the pump. And don't expect gas prices to come down after the holiday. Energy and Capital Luke Burgess explains the...