Marcellus Shale Production Swells
In the first half of 2013, the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania produced 1.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, representing a 57 percent increase compared to the first half of 2012. Cabot Oil and Gas (NYSE: COG) and Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) are taking charge by leading production efforts. With 7 of the top 10 wells in the Marcellus Shale, Cabot currently holds some of the most productive wells. Chesapeake has the highest number of wells (about 800), and has led overall production so far this year.
A Surging Cancer Stock
The therapy that has been dubbed “the future of cancer treatment” just got a whole like cheaper, thanks to a new medical device that was recently approved by the FDA. Private medical company Mevion is now providing a system that can cuts costs by as much as 70 percent, placing it in incredibly high demand. The learn more about the publicly traded company that provides critical components for Mevion’s new system, click here.
