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Five Predictions: How Did I Do?

Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 12, 2013

This is the time of year when we go off making predictions about the future. And here at Energy & Capital, we proudly stand behind what we say, taking the stones of contempt and bile slung at us...

Why Copper Prices Could Soar in 2014

Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2013

Copper is set to have a surplus this year. But as miners scale back production and demand continues to rise, conditions are ripe for the metal to make a comeback...

Republicans are no longer Fiscally Responsible

Geoffrey Pike
Posted December 12, 2013

Remember when Republicans championed fiscal responsibility? I know, it's been awhile. Sadly, these days, there's really no difference between Democrats or Republicans when it comes to getting our...

What the Budget Deal Means for You

Briton Ryle
Posted December 12, 2013

A small group of Republicans and Democrats have reached an agreement over the budget... but will it be enough to sway the rest of Congress?

An Oil Stock Doubler

Briton Ryle
Posted December 11, 2013

America's biggest oil field has become a bona fide cash machine. And it's not just the big oil companies that benefit... Here's how individual investors are cashing in big.

Was the GM Bailout Necessary?

Brian Hicks
Posted December 11, 2013

Taxpayers suffered a $10 billion loss from GM's (NYSE: GM) bailout. But could it have been worse if the government never stepped in?

Why Socialism Leads to Poverty

Geoffrey Pike
Posted December 11, 2013

Which would you rather be? Rich or free? Well, it turns out that there is a direct correlation between the two. It also turns out that those countries that enact socialist policies tend to be...

Volcker Rule Rattles Wall Street

Briton Ryle
Posted December 11, 2013

The Volcker Rule has been approved to hem in risky trading practices by big banks. And though it won't be in effect until 2015, banks are already preparing for the fallout...

Buy a Call Option On This Bull Market

Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 10, 2013

At this point in a four-year bull run, you might be thinking the market is getting over-valued and it's too late to dive in. Well, here's a bullish example of using call options to leverage up your...

Economic Recovery is Here...But Not for Everyone

Briton Ryle
Posted December 10, 2013

America is no longer the same, and the recession has made that certain. Now, the economic recovery is building a whole new nation...

China's "Ban" Won't Kill Bitcoin

Brian Hicks
Posted December 10, 2013

On news that the People's Bank of China determined financial institutions could no longer handle Bitcoin, the currency dropped. But this is just a chance to buy on the dip...

Flashy Cash Killers Offer Little to Consumer