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 ...
Watch for Cloud Peak Energy to Potentially Rebound After Falling 2.91% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 14, 5:55PM CDT
Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $20.16 to a high of $21.03. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.9%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $20.81 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
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...
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. Announces Schedule for First Quarter 2014 Results
Business Wire - Thu Apr 10, 3:10PM CDT
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD), one of the largest U.S. coal producers and the only pure-play Powder River Basin ("PRB"
Is there Finally Something to be Joyful About in the Mining Industry?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 10, 10:09AM CDT
Joy Global has been feeling the pinch of a broad mining industry pullback. However, the equipment maker's fiscal first quarter conference call included an industry review that almost sounded upbeat. Is this the start of a turn? Fiscal 2013,...
Uptrend Call Working As Cloud Peak Energy Stock Rises 20.6% (CLD)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 08, 4:50PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) on January 23rd, 2014 at $18.21. In approximately 3 months, Cloud Peak Energy has returned 20.63% as of today's recent price of $21.96.
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...
Find Out Which Pacific Northwest State is in for a Long Battle
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 06, 11:40AM CDT
The Sierra Group is taking to the airwaves to oppose a coal transport facility planned for the Columbia River. The goal is to get governor John Kitzhaber to reject the proposal. The U.S. coal industry needs more access to foreign markets if it hopes...
Here's a Good Guess of Where the Next Coal Mine Collapse Will Take Place
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 04, 9:30AM CDT
James River Coal just missed a debt payment, effectively defaulting on its IOUs. Although Walter Energy isn't anywhere near that, it's issuing new debt to pay off old debt. While it's gaining near-term flexibility, the trends aren't in Walter's...
Cloud Peak Energy Awarded American Technical Education Association Silver Star of Excellence Award
Business Wire - Fri Apr 04, 8:15AM CDT
Cloud Peak Energy received the Silver Star of Excellence Award from the American Technical Education Association (ATEA) at their national conference in St. Paul, Minn. on March 27. The award, presented by ATEA and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), recognizes a company that is supportive and committed to postsecondary technical education.
Just Like When Your Pantry is Low, It's Time for these Companies to Go Shopping
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 02, 10:30AM CDT
Throughout 2013, thermal coal demand was held in check because utilities had ample supplies on hand. Now that they've burned through that extra fuel, look for coal miners to see increased demand. But, there are industry changes that could mean a more...
Cloud Peak Energy Shares Up 16.4% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (CLD)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 01, 11:04AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) on January 23rd, 2014 at $18.21. In approximately 2 months, Cloud Peak Energy has returned 16.40% as of today's recent price of $21.19.
Huge Energy Projects Suffer Crushing Legal Setbacks
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 01, 8:56AM CDT
The Supreme Court just decided not to hear a case involving an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to halt the construction of an Arch Coal mine in West Virginia. That's another blow for Arch Coal to absorb in what has been a difficult...
Pre-market Energy Picks -- Research on KiOR, Cloud Peak Energy, Enbridge, and DHT Holdings
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 01, 8:19AM CDT
The trading session on Monday, March 31, 2014 ended on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,457.66, up 0.82% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,198.99, up 1.04%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.79% higher at 1,872.34. The gains were broad based as nine out of ten sectors finished higher. The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index finished the day at 652.90, down 0.01%, whereas the index has gained 2.28% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: KiOR Inc. (NASDAQ: KIOR), Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: CLD), Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) and DHT Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DHT). Free technical research on KIOR, CLD, ENB and DHT can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Did Ontario put another Nail in Coal's Coffin?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 27, 12:06PM CDT
Former U.S. vice president Al Gore was on hand late last year for the announcement from Ontario, Canada's premier Kathleen Wynne that the province was going coal free. There were cheers all around, but not in the coal industry. The big question to...
Are Coal Miners Holding a Fire Sale?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 26, 9:00AM CDT
Arch Coal bought a big metallurgical coal business at peak prices, saddling it with debt. Management has been open about the burden in a weak coal market. So far, it has cut its dividend and sold non-core assets. It's not alone in the industry. At...
Coal Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 24, 3:40AM CDT
Coal Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Coal Industry Stock Outlook - March 2014 - Industry Outlook
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Japan's Nuclear Future is an Energy Market Wild Card
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 17, 9:28AM CDT
After the Fukushima disaster, Japan mothballed all of its nuclear power plants. That decision has had major implications for the country's economy. Now it's reconsidering that decision, which has uranium miners like Cameco waiting to see how and...