It has become clear to politicians and scientists that corn-based ethanol isn’t the solution for creating a home-grown fuel source. Enter “cellulosic ethanol,” made from wood chips, weeds or algae. Could it be the fuel of the f…
The Egyptian crisis has predictably stirred up energy prices, which are once again on the rise. But regardless of whether oil prices remain sharply volatile, energy stocks deserve high priority in investor portfolios. Here are …
Asian markets rose today with investors piling into oil companies as the price of oil passed the $100 a barrel mark. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index inched up 0.2%, the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 I…
Even though no reports of supply disruptions have surfaced, Brent crude hit $100 a barrel in London trading, while U.S. prices hit $92. Europe is more vulnerable because much of its crude flows through the Suez Canal and adjace…
With an oversupply of oil on the market and OPEC afraid that higher prices will impair the U.S. recovery and sap demand, the fundamentals point to an oil price drop in the near term. Yes, markets move on emotion, and fears abo…