Energy

Options: Rollout Boosts Mirant Call Volume

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:05 GMT

An investor moved soon-to-expire July contracts out to a later-dated series

Solar Winners & Losers: Suntech Sheds Gains

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:33 GMT

A day after Suntech announces new solar projects in China, solar stocks are mixed.

Oil Update: Crude Goes Above $61

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:16 GMT

Crude oil was moving higher Tuesday, trading above $61 a barrel for a time.

Exxon Mobil Bets on Biofuels

twocents@thestreet.com (Joseph Woelfel) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31 GMT

The world's largest publicly traded oil company has formed a $600 million partnership to develop biofuels from algae.

Companies Trumpet African Solar Project

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:21 GMT

Group of 12 European companies hope the Desertec initiative can produce 15% of Europe's electricity by 2050.

Proxy Adviser to NRG Shareholders: Vote No

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:23 GMT

Proxy Governance recommends NRG shareholders turn down Exelon's hostile move to increase board seats and place its own directors.

Oil Update: Crude Still Under $60

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:16 GMT

Crude oil lost 46 cents to $59.43 early Monday.

Ultimate Guide to Brazil ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:50 GMT

Brazil is emerging from the global economic crisis with a strong outlook, and a growing number of ETFs allow investors to bet on the country.

Natural Resources ETF Is Plain Vanilla

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:11 GMT

While it lacks the volatility of single-commodity ETFs, IGE offers peace of mind for investors looking simpler products.

Solar Winners and Losers: What Losers?

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:15 GMT

Solar stocks shoot up Thursday after the sun went down on them the day before.

ConocoPhillips Signs Abu Dhabi Gas Pact

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:41 GMT

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. and ConocoPhillips signed a deal to extract natural gas in the Persian Gulf emirate.

Oil Update: Crude Settles Closer to $59

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:42 GMT

The EIA says oil stocks fell last week, while gasoline and distillates rose.

Curbing Commodities Speculation

twocents@thestreet.com (Matt Zeman) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41 GMT

The Commodities Future Trading Commission is considering whether to impose limits on speculation by a variety of funds.

NRG Rejects Exelon's 'Best' Offer-p

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:50 GMT

Although NRG calls the offer 'a step in the right direction,' the company still said Exelon isn't valuing it properly.

June ETF Market Recap

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:32 GMT

June marked another month of choppy fund flows.

Today's Outrage: Limiting Energy Futures

twocents@thestreet.com (Glenn Hall) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:30 GMT

Regulatory fever has infected all parts of the government, with the latest incursion coming in the oil and energy markets.

CFTC to Examine Limits on Energy Futures

twocents@thestreet.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:42 GMT

Federal regulators will examine whether the government should impose limits on the number of futures contracts in oil and other energy commodities held by speculative traders.

Oil Update: Oil Drops Again

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:01 GMT

The August contract on the NYMEX drops $2.68 to settle at $64.05 a barrel.

Solar Winners & Losers: Well, Losers Anyway

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:50 GMT

Solar stocks were pummeled today after LDK announced less-than-stellar 2Q revenue estimates.

Deal Watch: Duke Energy Riding the Wind

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:02 GMT

Duke Energy lays plans to build a wind farm in Colorado, while buying another in Pennsylvania.

Top Takes From RealMoney

twocents@thestreet.com (RealMoney Staff) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:01 GMT

Here's what some of our market pros are saying and playing.

Against the Grain: Buy Freeport

twocents@thestreet.com (Marek Fuchs) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:20 GMT

Marek Fuchs tells traders to go against the conventional wisdom and buy a commodity stock.

Green Energy Alert: Covanta Buys Veolia Ops

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:59 GMT

Covanta grows its energy-from-waste stables by adding seven facilities from Veolia.

Cramer: Shallow Oil Trading

twocents@thestreet.com (Jim Cramer and Debra Borchardt ) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:53 GMT

Jim Cramer wonders why powerful oil companies can't fight the oil markets to remove market manipulation.

Industry Insight: Energy's Money Machine

twocents@thestreet.com (David MacDougall) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:30 GMT

Exxon Mobil, Chevron and their peers enjoy advantages unavailable to companies in other industries.

Solar Winners & Losers: LDK Solar (Update)

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:24 GMT

LDK strikes a deal with SAEM to construct PV plants in Italy.

Exelon Makes Move, Raises Bid for NRG

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36 GMT

Exelon increased its offer for NRG in its ongoing hostile contest.

ETFs Fueled by Hot Stocks

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00 GMT

The holdings in these ETFs appear to have sustained momentum.

Oil Update: Futures Slide As Inventory Dips

twocents@thestreet.com (Sung Moss) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:37 GMT

Benchmark crude drops 58 cents after an EIA report shows oil inventory falling.

Dividend.com: Morning Playbook

twocents@thestreet.com (Tom Reese and Paul Rubillo) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:11 GMT

The second half of the year starts off with a bang, but coming economic data is a dark cloud above.