Chuck Marvin

China Watch: Cashing in the Aussie Way

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin and Brittany Umar) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:59 GMT

China's biggest aluminum producer, Chinalco, wants to double its stake in Rio Tinto - but the decision has been deferred by Australia's foreign investment regulator. Chuck Marvin weighs in on why the decision has been deferred, what this means for Rio Tinto, and how you can make money here.

Crude Over $50, but It Shouldn't Be

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:37 GMT

Dec. 1 was the last time crude oil was over $50 a barrel, but the fundamentals of the marketplace suggest that crude should be $30 a barrel, maybe even $25.

High-and-Low with Oil Prices

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin and Elizabeth Trotta) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:15 GMT

Oil reporter Chuck Marvin explains why oil prices are up -- and why they're likely going back down.

Eni Acting as Monopoly, EU Says

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:59 GMT

The European Commission alleges that Eni illegally prohibited rivals from using its natural gas pipelines.

Peabody Signs Long-Term Supply Deals

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:03 GMT

Peabody Energy signed long-term deals of up to 17 years in length with two Midwestern power generators. The contracts are expected to produce $6 billion in revenue.

Royal Dutch Shell Reserves Unchanged

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:35 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell announced that its total reserves at the end of 2008 were 11.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, unchanged from the prior year.

Platts Launches New Crude Price Marker

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:37 GMT

Platts officially launched its Americas Sour Marker on Monday in a bid to create a better crude pricing mechanism than the existing West Texas crude futures contract currently maintained by the Nymex.

Crude Rebounds on Stocks' Coattails

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:38 GMT

West Texas crude futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange were recently falling $1.64 at $44.61 a barrel in pre-session trading.

China Watch Mail Bag: PTR's Not so Refined

twocents@thestreet.com (Brittany Umar and Chuck Marvin) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:59 GMT

One viewer asks for insight on PetroChina after news that the company is pursuing Aruba refinery-sources, and whether he should get in on the stock now.

Crude Oil Seems to Have Found Range

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:20 GMT

That range is $35 to $50, says one expert.

Dow Looks to Restart Kuwait Deal

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:46 GMT

Petrochemical Industries surprised Dow last December when it backed out of their joint venture because of the global economic downturn.

New Oil Price Benchmark Roils Status Quo

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:38 GMT

The Americas Sour Marker is looking to supplant West Texas Intermediate crude as the trading standard.

ConocoPhillips: Production Steady

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:47 GMT

ConocoPhillips says it expects total hydrocarbon production to remain unchanged compared to last year even though its capital spending will fall 37%.

Oil Contango: Fun While It Lasted?

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16 GMT

Is it over with crude's recent move? Some say it may not be.

OPEC Oil 'Cut/No Cut' Talk Heats Up

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:19 GMT

OPEC oil production debate is heating up, pushing oil prices for West Texas crude futures higher.

Dow Chemical, Rohm & Haas Seal Deal

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:08 GMT

The $15.3 billion merger will be completed by April 1.

Oil Service Winners and Losers: HAL

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:29 GMT

Halliburton is up about 7%.

Will OPEC Production Cut Come?

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:09 GMT

Some analysts believe that OPEC is so worried about renewable energy that it is restructuring its internal system to prevent another major spike in the price of crude like the one experienced last summer.

Pickens vs. Geithner on Energy Policy

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:04 GMT

The Treasury secretary isn't warm to subsidizing companies that contribute to global warming. But T. Boone Pickens has big plans for natural gas.

Dow, Rohm & Haas Reopen Merger Talks

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:09 GMT

The two companies are scheduled for a trial Monday over their disputed merger.

When Gold Trades at 25 Times Oil

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:47 GMT

Is it a legend or reality that this is a good level to make a trade?

Oil Q&A: Commodities Expert Phil Flynn

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:10 GMT

A rebound in crude is pretty much dependent on the U.S. consumer, he says.

Range Fuels Plans Mass Cellulosic Facility

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:33 GMT

The private company will hook up with Emerson and hopes to be online with the alternative fuel facility by 2010, ahead of BP.

Yamana Gold Beats Profit Estimates

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:41 GMT

Declining costs help the gold miner's bottom lines.

BP CEO: Dividend Will Stay

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:11 GMT

BP CEO Tony Hayward said that oil needs to average $60 a barrel in order for the company to continue paying the dividend. If not, BP would have to borrow.

First Solar Buys Start-Up OptiSolar

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:46 GMT

First Solar acquires the company in a $400 million, all-stock transaction.

Sempra Aims for Mass-Scale Solar Power

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:55 GMT

Sempra Energy, employing First Solar's panels, sees its Nevada facility becoming a major supplier of solar power to the consumer market.

Trina Solar Posts Loss

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:25 GMT

The China-based company cites falling prices for solar modules.

Chesapeake Drops After Production Cut

twocents@thestreet.com (Chuck Marvin) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:37 GMT

The 7% cut is aimed at supporting natural gas price levels.

China Watch Mail Bag: Is CEO on the Rise?

twocents@thestreet.com (Brittany Umar and Chuck Marvin) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:59 GMT

CNOOC recently found a natural gas field in the South China Sea, and one viewer asks what this means for the company and its stock.