Coal Consumption Drops Below Renewables for First Time in 135 Years
Energy generated from renewable sources passed coal-fired power consumption in the first quarter of this year.
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Will President Trump’s Executive Order Pummel Facebook Stock?
After being fact-checked, President Donald Trump has promised to sign an executive order that would eliminate a decades-old privilege that internet companies have enjoyed.
Short Sellers Focus on Some Oil and Gas Stocks
Short interest rose on several oil and gas stocks during the two week reporting period that ended May 15.
Short Sellers Ignore Solar, Make One Big Bet in Alt Energy
Short interest in solar stocks was muted during the two-week period ending May 15. One alt energy stock, however, saw short interest soar by nearly 60%.
A Halt in Federal Relief Payments Could Derail CSX Stock
Any supply-side relief for the U.S. rail industry is likely to come as an afterthought because politicians will go for the high-visibility parts of the economy first.
Cost Cuts, Other Moves Won’t Save Uber Stock From the Law
Layoffs in India mark the latest step in Uber's cost-cutting and capital management strategy. But the ride-hailing service also faces legal troubles in California, New York and other states.
Global Energy Investment Set to Tumble by $400 Billion This Year
Global investment in energy is expected to drop by around 20% year over year in 2010 according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.
Largest Airline Bankruptcy to Date May Be for One Most People Have Never Heard Of
Latin America's largest airline filed for bankruptcy protection late Monday. Its shares did not trade at all during Tuesday's regular session.
Gas Prices See Fourth Consecutive Weekly Rise
Gasoline prices rose for the fourth consecutive week, according to the latest data from GasBuddy. The summer driving season has officially begun. Now we wait to see if Americans take to the highways again.
How the Battle in Graphics Chips Could Favor AMD Stock
AMD is fighting a two-front battle against two heavily armed competitors. Will shareholders, a notoriously shortsighted crowd, stick with AMD?
COVID-19 Tramples on Macy’s, Raises Ugly Premonitions
Macy's has announced preliminary revenue and operating loss estimates for the first quarter. Things could get a lot worse faster now.
Nvidia Stock May Not Be Overpriced, Lots of Room Left to Run
While Nvidia will not abandon its gaming business, the company is pinning its hopes for growth on the data center business. The recent Mellanox Technologies acquisition should help.
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Stocks Pop on Capitalization Proposal
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that it is once again seeking comments on recapitalizing and perhaps conducting a public offering of stock in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Large Cuts to US Crude Oil Production Are Coming
U.S. crude oil production is expected to decline by 1.75 million barrels by next month, according to IHS Markit. Some production may resume, however, if prices remain above $30 a barrel, and more will…
Should Contact Tracing Tool Affect Apple Stock?
Apple and Google have released an application programming interface that will allow governments to build contact tracing apps designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Apple stock gained little on the news, but neither…
Why Boeing Stock Could Be Stuck for Several Years
Boeing benefits from its military aircraft business, and the company has received a contract from the newly constituted U.S. Space Force. Both combined can't replace the stalled 737 Max business.
Why Hiring a Financial Advisor Boosted Fannie Mae Stock
Fannie Mae is about to begin a bidding process to select a financial advisor to assist in developing and implementing a plan for recapitalizing and responsibly ending its conservatorship.
How a California Ballot Initiative Affects Lyft Stock
Investors see this San Francisco-based ride-hailing firm as a good stock to own as the U.S. economy begins to reopen from the lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Will AB5 change that?
Has Rising Crude Lit a Fire Under Chesapeake Energy Stock?
Chesapeake stock has jumped, even after a private equity firm dumped its stake. Can rising crude oil prices save the company from bankruptcy?
Recession Is Biggest Risk From COVID-19 Pandemic
A new survey from the World Economic Forum highlights the global risks that pose the greatest threats to economic recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak.