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The EPA's Christmas Gift to Us All: Fewer Poisons in Our Air
10:15AM 12/27/2011
Last week, the EPA unveiled rules that establish the first national limits on power plant emissions of a host of poisonous airborne pollutants. It's estimated that they'll save the country billions of dollars in health care costs.
Six Top Stocks to Buy for Real Revenue Growth in 2011
11:00AM 1/21/2011
Investing, Earnings, Apple, Stock Picks, Investing Basics, Caterpillar
The path to profits for most of Corporate America lately has been cutting costs rather than raising revenue. But a careful look reveals a few companies that are poised to deliver real revenue growth. We've found six with a plus: Their stocks look like bargains.
2011 Investments: Dividends, Short-Term Bonds and Energy [Video]
6:00PM 12/30/2010
The economy should keep gradually improving in 2011 as it did this year, but that doesn't mean the same investment strategy will work in the new year, says Oliver Pursche, president of Gary Goldberg Financial Services. When it comes to stocks, ample free cash flow and financial stability will be key, especially given the increased volatility Pursche sees coming. [Video]
Natural Gas Boom: Cheap, Clean Fuel Presents a Problem for Investors
1:50PM 12/30/2010
A natural gas boom is coming in the U.S, but while consumers are likely to benefit from the cheap energy source, investors may not. Huge new discoveries of domestic reserves may keep prices down, and the political push toward renewable energy sources could cut into producers' profits.
Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto (RIO) made a $3.5 billion bid for Riversdale Mining (RFLMF).
The offer values Riversdale at about A$15 a share, Reuters reported. That's a 6% premium on Riversdale's close on Dec. 3. The shares rose today to A$16.31 each.
"While discussions with Rio...
Walter Energy to Buy Western Coal for $3.3 Billion
8:41AM 12/03/2010
Walter Energy Inc. (WLT), a southern Appalachia producer of coal for making steel, agreed to buy Canadian company Western Coal Corp. (WTN) for C$3.3 billion ($3.3 billion).
Walter Energy made an offer of C$11.50 per share in cash or 0.114 of a Walter Energy share for each share of Western Coal,...
Coal India, the world's biggest producer of coal, may purchase a mine owned by Massey Energy Co. (MEE), Bloomberg reported Friday.
The deal would be the state-owned company's first asset purchase in the U.S.
Kolkata-based Coal India is on the hunt for acquisitions to meet growing demand from...
Alstom to Power Down Its Power Plant Work Force
8:00PM 10/04/2010
In a sign that large fossil-fuel power plants may be falling out of favor, French engineering company Alstom on Monday announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs in the next 17 months. Alstom cited low demand for its coal and natural-gas plants. Its renewable-energy operations won't be affected by the cuts.
"Clean coal technology is something that can make America energy independent," said President Obama on the stump in 2008. "This is America. We figured out how to put a man on the moon in 10 years, and you tell me we can't figure out a way to burn clean coal that is mined right here in the United...
Under the Radar: Infrastructure Stocks Focused on China
10:00AM 7/01/2010
Worries are building about the prospects for China's economy, but GameChangerStocks.com's Hilary Kramer says there are some good long-term opportunities for investors. Her stock picks: Two non-Chinese companies invested heavily in China.
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