Oil and Energy
This alternative energy company is turning plastic back into crude oil
Published on August 19, 2008
"What if we could create something even more valuable out of our plastic waste, such as clean, renewable fuel? A movement like this would throw ideas about conventional recycling out the window." — Greg Guenthner
by Greg Guenthner
Baltimore — (TFN): As a nation, we recycle almost 33% of our waste — a rate that [...]
Petroleum refinery stocks set to boom on shortage
Published on August 18, 2008
“The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association says the last new refinery built in the United States was Marathon Ashland’s Grayville, La., plant. And this plant was completed in 1976… Yet whenever a new project is proposed…plenty of Americans are up in arms.” — David Newman
Blogger’s note: Petroleum refineries have been on our [...]
SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR), ReneSola (NYSE:SOL) gain on solar activity
Published on August 15, 2008
ReneSola (NYSE:SOL) and SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) gain on renewed solar buying activity.
Iraqi Oil Contracts Up for Grabs
Published on August 15, 2008
“A spokeswoman for Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Paula Beasley, gave no reason for the decision but said in an e-mail to The Associated Press that ‘we do not intend to pursue additional interests at this time.’” — UTVi News
Blogger’s note: In case you’re not familiar with it, UTVi News is a new [...]
Profit from oil, without buying oil companies
Published on August 14, 2008
"You’ve probably heard about Brazil’s Tupi and Carioca, which may be the two biggest oil fields discovered in the last 30 years." — Chris Mayer
Blogger’s note: Want to profit from oil not just now, but for years into the future? Don’t look to the oil producers. Look to the manufacturers and maintenance companies that support [...]
ReneSola (SOL) is our new solar earnings speculation
Published on August 12, 2008
After Chinese solar cell maker LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK) saw share prices grow 15% today, chances are that ReneSola Ltd. (NYSE:SOL) may do the same on Tuesday.
Nation of Whiners: $4 gas still more affordable than back in the 60’s
Published on August 12, 2008
America’s Culture of Complaint is famous for losing perspective: New studies indicate that the cost of $4 gasoline, relative to incomes, is still far below what our parents spent on gasoline in the supposedly Golden Age of Kennedy.
Oil Prices Don’t Control the Recession
Published on August 11, 2008
“Can the collapse in oil prices save the economy from recession? Sadly not. The rising oil price was a symptom, not a cause, of the unchecked global boom that lead us here. And the fact that it’s falling now is merely a sign that we’re already in the grip [...]
Obama’s Tire Pressure Points: Driving naked just as effective to reduce oil use
Published on August 8, 2008
Obama seemed to be stunned that Republicans would dare ridicule an idea as revolutionary as checking your tire pressure. No, what they’re making fun of is that a guy who, less than two months earlier, was against the gas tax holiday because it was a “gimmick,” has suddenly embraced what is essentially a gimmick.
Crude oil and gold prices plummet: This is the time to get cautious about Dollar Bears and Hard Money bulls
Published on August 8, 2008
Crude oil prices have dropped below $115. Gold is down $130 in less than two weeks. For dollar bears and goldbugs, this is th time to exercise caution!
Bear Market for Crude Oil? Profit from falling oil prices.
Published on August 8, 2008
Crude oil prices have dropped dramatically from record highs. What was behind the boom? What is ahead for oil? And how can you profit? Hot Stock Confidential’s J. Christoph Amberger answers all questions.
Recession-Buster Stock: Utilities SPDR (XLU:AMEX)
Published on August 6, 2008
“Even though the economy is slowing, we still need electricity. In fact, we need more than ever. That’s why so many power companies are expanding their services at a record pace and the federal government is allowing one Alaskan company to effectively take a weed-eater to nearly 60 miles of [...]
The Oil Speculator Bill Could Drive Oil Prices Higher
Published on August 6, 2008
"To say we are in a crisis is a massive understatement. It’s like saying there was a little fire on the Hindenburg. As oil prices surge and the ebb and flow of trading begins to catch up with the world’s growing population, we can expect to see these prices continue to climb." — [...]
Volatility in crude oil prices is good for U.S. refinery shares
Published on August 4, 2008
Recent volatility in crude oil prices has exposed the dangers for investors with overweight commodities bubble portfolios. But lower prices are good news for U.S. refiners. We have our eye on one particular company. Click here to view…
Obama expects Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) investors to buy him his presidency
Published on August 4, 2008
For Obama and others unfamiliar with the term “margins,” the numbers reported by Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) indeed look high. But wait… there’s more!
Obama’s Stimulus Plan: “Obama is Channeling Jimmy Carter”
Published on August 3, 2008
Jimmy Carter set in motion the energy crisis that America is experiencing today. He was aided by a Democrat-controlled Congress that imposed a Domestic Crude Oil Windfall Profits tax on oil companies who he blamed for the crisis that had led to long lines at gas stations.
The Secrets of Solar
Published on August 1, 2008
The alternative energy industry is really beginning to gain traction. Solar stocks in particular are taking off. Nick Hodge of Alternative Energy Speculator tells us where to find the most profitable areas in solar.
Crude oil at $122 is good news for refiners Valero (VLO), Sunoco (SUN), Holly (HCO)
Published on July 30, 2008
Refiners Valero (VLO), Sunoco (SUN), Holly (HCO) are up on falling crude oil prices. If predictions of OPEC’s president come to pass, we could see oil back at $70 — and U.S. refiners in the green!
OPEC prez: “Crude oil might drop as low as $70 a barrel!”
Published on July 29, 2008
“Investors became net sellers in the crude oil market last week for the first time since mid-February 2007.”
Are you Taking Advantage of “The SB-1 Energy Dividend Act”?
Published on July 29, 2008
Former "Dallas" star Larry Hagman does… and collects $3,082.25 per month…" — Wall Street Journal
By Jeff Siegel, Green Chip Stocks
On August 21, 2006 the government passed the "SB-1 Energy Dividend Act" into law. The law allows homeowners a legal way to run their electric meters backwards… and it’s making some people rich:
Larry Hagman–the actor who [...]
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