With interest in alternative investing still relatively high, considering the current risk-averse climate, and the environment generating some concern, Big Oil continues to attempt to "greenwash" its image. This has been going on for quite some time (ever since BP — BP — transformed from British Petroleum to "Beyond Petroleum"), but it seems even more…
One of the puzzling things about today's energy climate is why the U.S. is so content to continue its course, allowing Big Oil to call the shots. As the only superpower in the world, and arguably the country with the brightest minds, we should be looking to the 21st Century for our energy needs, rather…
The news in biofuels appears to be taking off. In my last post, I mentioned Jatropha, a plant that can produce an alternative fuel, and one in which BP (BP) is investing. Today's subject is using a fungus to make biodiesel. That's right. Wired reports on the latest in the push toward alternative fuel sources:…
With crude oil continuing to trade at stratospheric prices, conflicts in the Middle East not showing any signs of abatement, and fears of climate change spreading, the alternative energy boom presses on. While each segment of the industry has begun to carve out its respective niche in the marketplace, we are nevertheless reminded that the potential of…
Biofuel options abound, and one of the more interesting is jatropha. As the cost of oil continues to annoy people around the world, and hurricanes raise worries about a stable oil supply, science is exploring alternative means of energy. From electric cars to biofuels, the idea is to find a way to move energy production…
Is Big Oil ready for its end-of-summer rally? You bet! The stock market is a fickle market; always up and down. And individual stocks are the same way. Energy stocks are especially fickle. But as tropical storms appear to threaten the Texas Gulf Coast, it means that oil company stock is ready to rise. As…
Photo:elaine a’s, Creative Commons, Flickr Will electric cars ever really replace gasoline powered cars?
Congress wants to take tax breaks away from Big Oil and give the money to alternative energy research. But President Bush may not let Congress fund alternative energy in such a way. He thinks Big Oil should continue to enjoy special status.
It finally happened. Despite a stock price that is through the roof (but dropping as of this writing), Exxon (XOM) is reporting that second qaurter earnings are down. Indeed, Big Oil companies like Exxon and Chevron (CVX) are finding all sorts of competition to reduce their oil exploration territory. And one of the big players…
Photo:kalebdf, Creative Commons, Flickr Ethical investing is becoming a popular mode of building a portfolio. And if you are looking to invest in sustainable companies with ethical environmental practices, the 2007 Sustainable Business 20 list could give you some ideas. A press release on CSRwire.com explains the purpose of the SB20 list: Our goal is…
In a seeming about-face by the oil industry, Big Oil is now encouraging the development of alternative energy. As Congress considers boosting clean tech through legislation, the National Petroleum Council is on hand to lobby FOR increased alternative energy. CNN Money reports on this extraordinary move by Big Oil: "The world is not running out…
Photo:Taylor Dundee, Creative Commons, Flickr One of the trends in ethical and environmental investing right now includes alternative energy ETF investing. Not too long ago, I wrote about ETFs with regard to the PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW). ETFs allow you to buy and sell funds on the stock market, much as you do…
Big Oil show no signs of going away, as it dominates the Fortune Global 500 list.
Photo:poorfish, Creative Commons, Flickr Big Oil stocks are still rising, but will $80-a-barrel oil ruin the party?
BP (BP) is not particularly popular in Alaska right now. As the main Big Oil company with interest in the Prudhoe Bay, the largest oil field in the U.S., it is vital that BP clean up its image. A series of partial closures (including one due to a massive pipeline leak last year), and other…
It used to be that biotech referred mainly to big pharma, however energy giants now want in on what many feel is the upcoming biotech revolution. The next big thing could be "bio-refineries" that produce alternative energy for mass consumption. CNN Money reports that creating cost-efficient biofuels is generating a great deal of interest:
Will Big Oil technology become obsolete?
Big Oil offers chances to make money through the Amex Oil Index.
When searching for alternatives to Big Oil alternative energy investment in wind power may be the way to go.
Oil producing countries want more from Big Oil.
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On Thursday, June 21, the Senate released their version of this year's energy bill, with a vote of 65-27.
ConocoPhillips (COP) hopes to limit losses by allying with Big Oil against Hugo Chavez over the Orinoco Belt.
Market players will be busy today trading the stocks that will be added or deleted from the Russell Indexes. This event happens annually and investors who wish to take advantage should focus on buying the companies that are being added and shorting the stocks that are due to be deleted.
Photo:pingnews, Creative Commons, Flickr Congress is considering moving funding from Big Oil to alternative energy.