Energy

Stocks Close Short Session Lower on Dubai Fears

twocents@thestreet.com (Melinda Peer) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:23 GMT

Stocks closed lower on Friday as Dubai's financial troubles roiled global markets.

Oil Service Losers: TETRA, Halliburton

twocents@thestreet.com (Eric Rosenbaum) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:49 GMT

The news from Dubai is rippling through just about every sector, and oil services, highly dependent on high oil prices, has a crude Friday on a big drop in the crude price outlook.

Crude Oil Tumbles on Dubai Woes

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:22 GMT

Crude oil futures dived after Dubai said a state-controlled investment arm is seeking a debt repayment reprieve.

Where Commodities Are Headed Next

twocents@thestreet.com (Chris Vermeulen) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:22 GMT

Commodities are having a good week. Here's a technical look at how they might trade next.

Asia Tumbles, Europe Falls on Dubai Fears

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:40 GMT

Asian stock markets tumbled Friday on worries over losses from Dubai's debt problems unnerved global investors. Shares in Europe were lower.

Gold Prices, Oil Plummet on Dubai Concerns

twocents@thestreet.com (Joseph Woelfel) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:11 GMT

Gold prices tumbled to as low as $1,130 an ounce Friday on uncertainty over Dubai's financial troubles.

Gold Miners ETF Stands Out

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

The Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners has enormous growth potential while minimizing risk with its broad portfolio.

Japan Could Take Action on Yen's Spike

twocents@thestreet.com (TheLFB-Forex.com) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:25 GMT

Japan's finance minister said he is considering making contact with the U.S. and Europe about the increasing valuations of the yen.

SunPower Hit With Another Suit

twocents@thestreet.com (Eric Rosenbaum) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:03 GMT

SunPower is hit with yet another in growing line of class-action law suits in the wake of accounting issues -- but it seems the market has decided the damage has already been done to the stock.

Crude Oil Futures Settle Higher

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss and Melinda Peer) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:05 GMT

Crude oil inventories rose by 1 million barrels last week, just short of an anticipated 1.4 million barrel build.

A-Power Stock Price Surges

twocents@thestreet.com (Eric Rosenbaum) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:35 GMT

The stock price of A-Power Energy Systems is surging on Wednesday morning, as market rumors were swirling that the wind turbine leader might be the next addition to the IBD 100 Index, as well as benefit from a big Chinese investment in alternative energy.

How to Invest in Gold ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

Here are some tips on investing in gold ETFs for the short or long term.

Gold Prices Soar Above $1,180/Ounce

twocents@thestreet.com (Joseph Woelfel) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:59 GMT

Gold prices were setting new highs Wednesday, crossing $1,180 an ounce.

Asia Stocks Post Gains; Europe Higher

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:52 GMT

Asian stock markets rose modestly Wednesday in a session damped by evidence that recovery in the U.S. is likely to be slow and bumpy. Stocks in Europe were higher.

Sinopec, TPG Not Bidding for LyondellBasell

twocents@thestreet.com (TheStreet Staff) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:13 GMT

China Petroleum and Chemical and private-equity firm TPG aren't considering a bid to buy bankrupt chemical company LyondellBasell, a report says.

Halliburton Net Clipped by Pemex Slowdown

twocents@thestreet.com (Joseph Woelfel) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:57 GMT

Halliburton said reduced activity from Petroleos Mexicanos, its primary customer in Mexico, will cut fourth-quarter earnings by 2 cents a share.

Crude Oil Futures Slide

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:25 GMT

Crude oil futures also took a dip as economic data weighed on the markets.

Solar Feels Polysilicon Price Pinch

twocents@thestreet.com (Battle Road Research) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:04 GMT

LDK, Yingli and ReneSola's poly projects appear to be much riskier and less lucrative than anticipated.

First Solar Deal Kicks Off Utilities Race

twocents@thestreet.com (Eric Rosenbaum) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:40 GMT

First Solar's sale of the largest solar project in California to NRG Energy is no surprise to market, but the model that will win out in the coming war among solar companies for business from utilities is still less than obvious.

Four Reasons to Look at Utilities

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Grewal) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:42 GMT

Uts could be just as good of a play as energy because of their high dividend payouts and more.

Crude Oil Futures Rise on Weak Dollar

twocents@thestreet.com (Melinda Peer) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:11 GMT

Crude oil rallied alongside the rest of the commodities sector Monday, spurred by a weak greenback and mitigated concerns about high supply levels in the U.S. after a release on Chinese trade data.

Clean Tech Indices Show Little Change

twocents@thestreet.com (Clean Edge) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:06 GMT

Clean Edge and NASDAQ's three benchmark clean-tech stock indexes ended the week very near where they started it.

Steel ETF Gains Momentum

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:58 GMT

Market Vectors ETF should continue to propel higher on the weaker dollar and emerging-markets demand.

Gold vs. Mining Equities: Chart View

twocents@thestreet.com (Chris Vermeulen) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:45 GMT

This article examines the monthly charts of gold, silver, oil and natural gas and observes how they have traded in comparison with their mining equities.

Tips for Trading ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02 GMT

Don Dion offers some advice on selecting and trading ETFs.

A Weekly View of Global Trade Potential

twocents@thestreet.com (Marco Hague) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:37 GMT

There is separation in global equity trade, with Asian markets moving lower, U.S. markets holding higher, and European markets caught in the middle.

Asia Ends Mixed; European Shares Rise

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:08 GMT

Asian stocks ended mixed Monday as investors hunkered down ahead of a stream of figures that could confirm the U.S. economy is recovering at a slower pace. European shares were trading with solid gains.

Terra Rejects Latest CF Proposal

twocents@thestreet.com (Joseph Woelfel) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:29 GMT

Terra rejected an offer CF Industries submitted over the weekend, saying the proposal contained the same economic terms as CF's already-rejected bid from Nov. 1.

Crude Oil Continues Slide

twocents@thestreet.com (Melinda Peer) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:38 GMT

Crude oil retreated further from the $80 a barrel level on Friday, as energy prices continued their declines in tandem with the broader market.

Terra Holders Elect CF Dissidents to Board

twocents@thestreet.com (Scott Eden) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08 GMT

CF Industries takes a huge step forward in its effort to acquire Terra Industries after three of its nominees are elected by Terra sharholders to its board on Friday.