Short Interest in Solar, Alt Energy Stocks Mixed as Share Prices Fell
Short interest in solar and alternative energy stocks was mixed in the reporting period ended January 31. But shares prices were uniformly lower before the market meltdown began.
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US Oil Rig Count Skyrockets by 26, Crude Price Tumbles Below $59
The U.S. land-based oil rig count soared by 26 this week even as production has reached multi-decade highs. Prices are going to take a beating.
Congress Plans Sale of 100 Million Barrels of US Petroleum Reserve
The federal budget deal struck Wednesday includes the sale of 100 million barrels of the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The sales won't begin until 2022.
Natural Gas Price Steady on Expected Withdrawal Size
A withdrawal of 119 billion cubic feet from the U.S. natural gas stockpile was near the high end of a consensus estimate and had little impact on the already-low price.
Exxon Mobil Boosts Reserves in 2017
Exxon Mobil reported Thursday that new discoveries and acquisitions last year added 2.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent to its proved reserves, replacing 183% of 2017 production.
Wind Turbine Maker Vestas Plans Solar, Storage Businesses
Danish wind-turbine maker Vestas plans to branch out into designing and building systems that include solar panels and battery storage.
Crude Oil Price Stumbles on Big Additions to Oil, Refined Products Stockpiles
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Wednesday that stockpiles of crude oil, gasoline, and distillates like diesel fuel and heating oil rose sharply last week.
Can Peabody Dividend, Earnings Beat Offset Tame Outlook?
Coal miner Peabody Energy reported quarterly and full-year 2017 results Wednesday morning that beat estimates. The company has instituted a new dividend but sees 2018 shipment volumes flat at best.
NRG Dumps Stake in Yieldco, Other Assets for Nearly $3 Billion
Power generator NRG Energy announced Wednesday morning that it has sold assets valued at around $2.8 billion and now expects its total cash from asset sales to rise to $3.2 billion by the end…
EIA Outlines Future of Energy Exports, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Even Coal
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its Annual Energy Outlook for 2018. This report includes projections for U.S. energy markets from now all the way out through 2050, and it keeps a…
BP Earnings Set the Stage for Solid Year Ahead
Energy supermajor BP reported quarterly and full year earnings Tuesday morning. Excluding items, the company posted big numbers.
US Gasoline Prices Up, Diesel Price Soars
The national average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $2.60 this week and diesel fuel prices hit $3 a gallon as refined products prices catch up with rising crude prices. Don't…
Is a Funding Pinch Coming in the US Shale Patch?
Industry analysts at Rystad Energy foresee a funding gap of $8.3 billion in capital spending for top shale producers this year if crude prices average $60 a barrel.
Wall Street Takes Differing Big Oil Views on Chevron and Exxon After Bad Earnings Reaction
24/7 Wall St. has seen both oil and gas giants trade lower again on Monday, and we have highlighted a mixed batch of analyst reports with the equivalent of Buy, Sell and Hold ratings.
Deutsche Bank Starts Coverage on Top Energy Stocks: 5 to Buy Now
For worried investors, it may make sense to jettison stocks that have big gains and start to look at a sector like energy, which probably still has solid potential for the rest of 2018.