Green News: Can Coal Be Cleaned Up?
The US coal industry has not (yet) suffered the same put-downs from the Obama administration as the oil and gas industry. No delays on drilling or leases, no increases in royalty rates, no new…
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This week 24/7 Wall St. is picking several stocks from major sectors that are likely to double off of their lows. The time frame is by the end of 2010, which is meant to…
Very Little Sunshine In Solar (JASO, FSLR)
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: JASO) reported a 2008 fourth quarter loss of -$0.11/share, lower than analysts’ estimates of a -$0.02 loss. Revenue for the quarter reached $143.5 million, beating expectations of $117.94…
WTI Price Back on Top (USO, OIL)
For the past few months, the global crude oil benchmark, WTI, has been trading lower than other crude varieties. No longer. On Friday, WTI closed higher than Dated Brent, $45.52 vs. $44.85. The spread…
Plummeting Rig Count, Floor in Oil & Gas Prices? (BHI, USO, OIH)
Just about every economist says that the employment rates, ergo the unemployment rate, is a lagging indicator. The same is arguably true for the total number of rigs in oil and gas. Baker Hughes…
From Green to IPO to Chapter 11
In January, a biofuelscompany named Changing World Technologies was thought to be preparing for an IPO. The company, based in New York, owned a biomass fuel plant in Carthage, Missouri, that used turkey waste…
When Refineries Lose Money (WNR)
Western Refining Inc. (NYSE:WNR) reported a quarterly EPS loss of -$0.19, just half as much as its -$0.38 EPS loss in the fourth quarter of 2007. Excluding a one-time inventory write-down, the company’s EPS…
Pickens & Pelosi: Clean Energy Does Better Than Expected (CLNE)
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) reported a quarterly EPS loss of -$0.09, excluding certain items, beating analysts’ estimates of a loss of -$0.37. Revenue was essentially flat with the fourth quarter of 2007 at…
$1 Billion For Ethanol Storage, In Brazil
It seems that the fight to make or break ethanol is falling in the favor of the pro-ethanol crowd. While many argue against ethanol, Brazil’s ethanol program at least makes more sense and has…
DTE Customer Green Energy Charges, Maybe This Year (DTE)
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) has filed proposals with the Michigan Public Service Commission over plans to significantly increase the amount of renewable energy generated in the state. The company is using legislation passed last…
T. Boone Pickens Calls For $75 Oil Again
Oil Baron T. Boone Pickens has been making presentations this month about the dependence on foreign oil and over the cost of energy. Today, you saw a more confident Pickens than the man who…
Exxon’s Lofty Cap-Ex & Production Targets (XOM)
In a presentation for analysts today, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) outlined plans to invest $25 billion to $30 billion in each of the next five years to meet expected long-term growth in world energy…
KLA-Tencor Follows Chips-To-Solar Move (KLAC, FSLR, WFR, AMAT)
As long as silicon chips continue to pack more power into less space, the industry will need improved inspection devices to assist with quality control. Or at least that’s what KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is…
New Crude Benchmark in the Works?
Oil industry information leader Platts has proposed establishing a new assessment for sour crude produced in North and South America. The benchmark would be called the Americas Sour Marker (ASM), and includes four sour…
Prius & Hybrids Suffer Cheap Gas & Economy (TM, HMC)
Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) reported a dismal sales for February. But the beloved Toyota Prius hybrid that has captured the hearts and minds of the green class posted dismal sales numbers as well. …