Thankfully for these 2 Companies, Coal Prices are Finally Showing Signs of Life
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 10:46AM CDT
The domestic thermal coal industry has been in the doldrums for several years, but there are signs of life taking shape. For example, Powder River Basin (PRB) coal prices are at their highest point since late November of 2011. That's good news for ...
Walter Energy Inc Is in a Race Against the Clock
Vladimir Zernov, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 9:04AM CDT
The troubled met coal producer Walter Energy has announced that it will begin idling its Canadian operations, including the Wolverine and Brazion coal mines. This move came as a logical continuation of a series of steps to turn around the...
Peabody Energy (BTU) Crosses Pivot Point Support at $16.85
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 15, 10:44AM CDT
Shares of Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) opened today below their pivot of $17.06 and have already reached the first level of support at $16.85. Should the shares continue to fall, the support pivots of $16.69 and $16.33 will be of interest.
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Watch for Shares of Peabody Energy (BTU) to Approach Support at $16.89
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Apr 11, 10:23AM CDT
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) has opened bearishly below the pivot of $17.44 today and has reached the first level of support at $17.10. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $16.89 and $16.33.
Wildly Expensive Natural Gas Gives Hope to Coal Miners
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 11, 9:25AM CDT
Relative to most of the world, the United States is awash in natural gas. So much so that we have a jaded view of what the fuel really costs. In other countries, high natural gas prices have pushed governments and corporations to embrace coal. South...
Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) To Announce Results For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 10, 3:00PM CDT
On Thursday, April 24, 2014, Peabody Energy will announce the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April 24.
Here's Why This is the Best Coal Stock to Buy... If There is One
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 10, 8:35AM CDT
The publicly traded coal companies in the United States don't get much love. There are, of course many, reasons for this. Coal is under a great deal of political and public scrutiny in America. It's viewed as a dirty source of energy that represents...
How Is Peabody Energy Corporation Different From Other Coal Miners?
Vladimir Zernov, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 10:27AM CDT
Most coal miners were under pressure this year, and Peabody Energy was not an exception. However, there is one thing that distinguishes Peabody Energy from the rest of the pack: The company was profitable last year on an adjusted earnings basis....
Will Indian Elections Lead to an Emerging India?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 9:45AM CDT
When it comes to size, only one country can compete with China and that's India. Unlike China, however, India hasn't been able to get its growth mojo going. That's largely the result of internal issues, which is why the just started elections are...
Patent Grants, Termination of Agreement, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Energy Equality Initiative, and Divestitures - Analyst Notes on Dow, Sherwin-Williams, Cheniere, Peabody, and Devon
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW), Cheniere Energy Inc. (NYSE: LNG), Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU), and Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Coal stocks up on outlook
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 08, 5:54PM CDT
Consol Energy (CNX) on Mon. raised its annual coal production guidance range of 30.1 mil-32.1 mil tons to 31 mil-33 mil tons. It cited strong Q1 demand for thermal coal. Consol, which also said it would sell $1.6 bil in debt, rose 3.2% to 41....
Peabody Energy Rises 2.25% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 08, 4:22PM CDT
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $17.35 to a high of $18.18. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $17.80 on volume of 11.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Watch for Peabody Energy to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 2.25% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 08, 4:21PM CDT
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $17.35 to a high of $18.18. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $17.80 on volume of 11.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Stocks Rise, Led By Tech Stocks, But Volume Fades
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 08, 3:21PM CDT
Stocks rallied into the close Tuesday, led by the tech-heavy Nasdaq. But volume trailed off. The Nasdaq rose 0.8%, ending near its session highs. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% and the Dow Jones industrial average edged up 0.1% after briefly dipping into...
Did Consol Energy Inc Really Signal a Bottom in Coal Stocks?
Mark Holder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 2:17PM CDT
Consol Energy released first quarter updates for the gas operations and coal mines that sent coal stocks soaring. No surprise that the Marcellus producer saw strong growth in the gas operations, but the market sent the coal sector higher with the...
Arch Coal, Alpha, Peabody Up On Consol's Coal Outlook
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 08, 11:42AM CDT
Shares of coal producers Alpha Natural Resources (ANR), Arch Coal (ACI) and Peabody Energy (BTU) posted gains Tuesday after Consol Energy (CNX) raised its coal production outlook late Monday. Consol raised its annual coal production guidance range of...
Japan's Decisions Have Left it with Very Little Options for the Future
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 9:34AM CDT
After the Fukushima nuclear meltdown, Japan shuttered all of its nuclear power plants. Although there have been calls to restart at least some of them, there are no immediate plans for any of the 48 nuclear powered electric plants to come back...
BHP Billiton Is Bullish on Coal Long Term...If It Matters
Mark Holder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 07, 12:17PM CDT
More signs continue to emerge that coal has a much brighter future than most in the U.S. understand. Most recently, the coal head of BHP Billiton forecast a robust demand future for the commodity. Most importantly, the executive forecasts that...