Streetwise Articles
Oil prices Dip on European Debt
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore (11/30/10)
"European debt problems overshadowed heightened U.S. confidence."
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Wind Turbines Whip up Excitement
Source: Other News (11/30/10)
"Eventually, 35 states are expected to participate."
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DOE Chief: U.S. Is in Trouble
Source: Earth2Tech, Ucilia Wang (11/30/10)
"U.S. 'screwed' without R&D investments in science and technology."
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Can America Regain the Rare Earths Crown?
Source: Alt Energy Stocks, Kidela Capital Group (11/29/10)
"A rare earth element is like air. It's only important when you are running out."
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France Aims to Be Atop the Nuclear Pile
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Geraldine Amiel (11/29/10)
"France has seen its global share of new nuclear projects plunge."
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Resource-Hungry Asia Leaps at Canadian Oilsands
Source: Vancouver Sun, Peter Tertkzakian (11/29/10)
"Last week, two more big deals totaling $2.4 billion were announced."
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Geothermal Energy Cuts University's Costs
Source: Delmarva Daily Times (11/29/10)
"After one month, Salisbury University experienced a 60% energy cost reduction."
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Utilities Shift from Coal to Gas-Based Plants
Source: The New York Times, Clifford Krauss (11/29/10)
"New gas generation capacity will outstrip coal by more than 30%."
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Oil Prices Fall for 3rd Day on Global Uncertainty
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore (11/23/10)
"China took steps to control inflation, North and South Korea clashed."
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Kenya: Geothermal Gains More Steam
Source: Daily Nation, Mwaniki Wahome (11/23/10)
"The government plans a strategic shift from hydro-power."
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Bruno del Ama: Smart Money Flocking to Uranium
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (11/23/10)
Gold has dominated a lot of headlines lately, so when Bruno del Ama of Global X Funds launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) focusing on the precious metal and another on uranium, he was confident about which one would set off at a sprint. Yet surprisingly, sales of the Global X Uranium ETF have reached $65 million since its launch on Nov. 4, making it one of the most successful ETFs this year. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Bruno discusses why the smart money is chasing uranium.
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Mass. Regulators Approve Offshore Wind Power
Source: CNBC (11/23/10)
"A 130-turbine wind farm is planned for Nantucket Sound."
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Dirty Coal, Clean Future
Source: The Atlantic, James Fallows (11/23/10)
"Coal can and should be used in less damaging, more sustainable ways."
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Germany Supports Solar Power Project in Morocco
Source: Bikyamasr (11/22/10)
"Renewable sources of energy 'key to the better energy practices.'"
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Shale Goes Global
Source: Slate, Amy Westervelt (11/22/10)
"House and Senate consider Frac Act bill to regulate fracking nationally."
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Neal Dingmann: The Play's the Thing
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (11/18/10)
He may not be a theater critic, but SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey Analyst Neal Dingmann is amply qualified to critique the best plays in the energy sector—onshore and offshore, natural gas and oil and even his list of the top-five shale plays. His exclusive interview with The Energy Report also touches on recent and potential mergers and the power of politics.
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Crude Rebounds as EU Debt Fears Wane
Source: Dow Jones Newswires, Jerry DiColo (11/18/10)
"European debt concerns battered the euro, pushed down commodities."
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Wind and Solar Energy Face Cloudy Future
Source: CNN Money, Steve Hargreaves (11/18/10)
"Congress could vote to extend grants, but that's highly unlikely."
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China Sets Timetable to Improve Coal Mine Safety
Source: Xinhua Net (11/17/10)
"All mines to be equipped with emergency shelter systems by June 2013."
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Electric Car Wave Offers Opening to Startups
Source: MSNBC, Paul Eisenstein (11/17/10)
"A potentially industry-changing David-vs.-Goliath battle."
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500 MW Solar Plant Approved
Source: Renewable Energy World (11/17/10)
"The Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project is the second plant approved for public lands in Nevada.
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Uranium Spot Price Climbing
Source: Uranium Investing News, Dave Brown (11/17/10)
"The spot uranium price continued its ascent for a successive week."
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New North Dakota Oil Formation Drawing Interest
Source: Associated Press (11/17/10)
"Oil formation believed to be similar to the Bakken Shale."
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Call for Australian Geothermal Power Subsidies
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Matthew Murphy (11/17/10)
"Geothermal energy is advancing elsewhere thanks to established subsidies."
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When Uranium Outshines Gold
Source: The New York Times, John Lorinc (11/17/10)
"Global X's Uranium ETF was immediate, outpacing its gold ETF by 5:1"
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