The energy industry has always had a precarious relationship with politics. From the days of land grants to the timber industry in the 1800s to government-backed loans for the energy industry today, the...... (read more)

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Proponents of alternative energy such as solar and wind power have fought a long uphill battle. For years they've tried to prove that these energy solutions were not only more ecologically friendly, but...... (read more)

The recent budget proposal from the Obama administration is taking a lot of criticism for its big emphasis on clean energy technology development. While some may critique the method on how this will be...... (read more)

In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are dozens of gauges market participants can use to watch publicly traded companies. A pair of the best are hedge fund and insider trading interest. At...... (read more)