You Probably Missed the Other Way Microsoft Is Cutting Expenses
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 22, 10:34AM CDT
Source: Microsoft The number getting the most attention is 18,000 -- the count of Microsoft employees around the world who will soon be looking for a job thanks to new CEO, Satya Nadella, and his attempt to right a ship that had been led...
Siemens Blows Away the Competition in the Americas, But Does It Matter?
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:31AM CDT
Source: Siemens AG Siemens AG celebrated a major milestone this week. With the commissioning of the 38th wind turbine at the South Kent wind farm in Ontario, Siemens has surpassed 10 GW of installed wind capacity in the Americas. "The Americas'...
3 Value Stocks to Trump "Growth Fever" - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 08, 12:17PM CDT
Using the PEG ratio, we have unearthed 3 great value stocks at cheap valuations in this bullish market of growth and momentum.
Recent Winners in the Battle for Offshore Wind
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 06, 9:12AM CDT
Source: Siemens AG Although the U.S. currently does not have any offshore wind farms in operation, the industry seems to have overleapt the hurdles previously plaguing it -- preventing it from deploying the first turbines in coastal waters. This...
In Sun-Drenched Lands, Wind Power Is Gaining Favor
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 22, 8:52AM CDT
Adding only 90 MW of installed capacity in 2013, Africa and the Middle East didn't build much on the 1,165 MW of cumulative wind power capacity that the region had at the end of 2013; nonetheless, the future for wind power seems much more hopeful....
Blackrock Bought Shares of Vestas Wind Systems: Should You Follow, or Buy General Electric?
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jun 20, 7:11AM CDT
Vestas Wind Systems stock has crushed the market since the beginning of 2013, up some 760%, as the management team has made significant steps to "right-size" its business, and shift some of the manufacturing to third parties in order to reduce...
Japan: The Land of the Rising Wind
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 11, 12:47PM CDT
It's to be expected that Japan is looking to distance itself from nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster. Turning its development toward renewable energy sources, the country is one of the global leaders in installed solar capacity; however,...
Can You Guess the Top State for Wind Power?
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 16, 1:02PM CDT
Courtesy of Vestas Wind Systems A/S Haven't seen a wind turbine on your way to work this morning? Didn't see one on your way to the park? Don't see one out your window? Well, neither do I. But that doesn't mean that you don't live in one of the...
Here's Why Warren Buffett Is Betting Big on Renewable Energy
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 09, 11:20AM CDT
"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." -- Warren Buffett BNSF locomotive hauling Siemens turbine blades. Source: Siemens. Maybe more than any other, this quote from Berkshire Hathaway CEO...
The Wind Industry Is Floating Away, and It's for the Best
Scott Levine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 06, 1:37PM CST
The offshore wind energy numbers are staggering. So, let's simplify them. Over 4,000,000 MW is equal to over 4,000 GW, and over 4,000 GW is equal to more than four times the generating capacity of all U.S. electric power plants. That's all...
Has This Wind Turbine Maker Turned the Corner, or Is It Just Hot Air?
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 06, 8:52AM CST
"The end of 2013 also marks the end of Vestas' turnaround plan and the beginning of a new strategic direction. The execution of the turnaround plan has created a leaner, more flexible business model with improved earnings margins and a stronger...
Are These 3 Energy Highfliers Right for Your Portfolio?
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 27, 8:30AM CST
2013 was a stellar year for investors, with the S&P 500 up more than 30%. But if you were lucky enough to buy shares of Vestas Wind Systems , GT Advanced Technologies , or Cheniere Energy any time in the first half of the year, you...
Do These 2 Energy Highfliers Belong in Your Portfolio?
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 16, 1:00PM CST
In this bull market, it may sometimes feel impossible to find good stocks at great prices. But sometimes the best thing to do is look for great business with long-term upside, instead of shopping in the bargain bin. The energy sector has two very...
Behind the Surge in the Wind Power ETF - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 01, 5:15AM CDT
Is the wind power ETF back on track?