Coal


Coal is a commodity coal companies have stocks

Coal has been a driving force in the world economy and should continue to be in the future. Currently, about 40% of the electricity in the United States is generated through coal power and that number is even higher in other parts of the world. While the EPA is attempting to reduce the carbon emissions of coal, that should have little impact on how well coal companies and coal commodities perform.
There are several ways to play the coal industry as an investor, all of which have the potential of being extremely successful. Coal can be traded as a commodity under the NYMEX:QL, or can be traded through coal mining companies such as Westmoreland Coal (NASDAQ:WLB) and CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX). From an international scope, China and India have promising coal corporations like Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) and Yanzhou Coal Mining (NYSE:YZC).

Coal’s Savior: Underground Gasification?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A proven technology that entails burning coal while still deeply buried and extracting the gas could be exactly what the industry needs.

Worldwide Coal Slide Still Setting Up a Buy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coal continues to get pounded across the globe, but it still makes up a large piece of the energy pie. The time to jump in may be just around the corner.

Coal Can’t Dig Its Way Out

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Coal stocks continue to get battered on slack demand and cheaper prices. Furthermore, investors shouldn't expect these conditions to change anytime soon.

An Ever-Darker Outlook for Coal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A string of second-quarter earnings reports confirm the industry is in the grip of a long-term squeeze. Further consolidation seems quite likely.

Bellwethers Paint a Mixed Economic Portrait

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Earnings season shows a slowdown but no new recession. And while some companies are girding for the worst, others are positively brimming with optimism.

Patriot: Coal Mining’s Canary

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Patriot's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing could start a parade. Beware of falling coal miners -- this is no time to be bargain-hunting amid the rubble.

Beatings Doled Out Sectorwide — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Earnings warnings and a bankruptcy filing caused upheaval Tuesday among coal companies, chipmakers and engine manufacturers.

How Low Can Materials Stocks Go?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you’re looking for evidence that materials stocks remain a dangerous place to bottom-fish, look no further than the recent market action in AK Steel.

3 Reasons to Buy Joy Global on the Dip

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global has been pummeled since March. But don't join the bearish crowd, here are three reasons to buy.

Does Patriot’s Meltdown Signal ‘Blood in the Streets’ for Coal?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Patriot Coal's cash crunch has led to an across-the-board collapse for coal stocks. This may present a buying opportunity to pick up higher-quality coal names on further weakness. See which ones.

It’s Finally Time to Buy Arch Coal

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coal stocks have fallen so far that they are finally worth a look. Arch Coal, in particular, looks to be the best way to play a rally in this beaten-up sector.

Freight Railroads Take a Hit From the EPA

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Cleaner standards could kill coal, so freight railroads need to find a new Golden Goose.

Capitalize on the EPA’s Coal Crackdown

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stricter emission rules most likely will force coal companies to make up for lost demand through exports -- and plenty of countries are buying.

Coal Is a Bargain for the Patient

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Unlike in the U.S, where utilities are switching to cheap natural gas, global demand for coal isn't shrinking. And this ETF is now priced right.

Coal Stocks: Don’t Get Burned

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
They're down so hard, is up the only direction from here? Not necessarily. Use these charts as a guide before considering a trade.

How to Play a Coal Rebound

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coal producers are taking a beating, but some companies, those dealing in metallurgical coal, could benefit from long-term steel-making trends.

7 Fossil Fuel Stocks Stuck In The Mud

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Over the past year, these oil, gas and consumable fuels stocks have been putting up terrible returns. Investors should be wary of them for future investments.

2 Plays on Ole King Coal

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
As China -- the world's biggest coal consumer -- outstrips is own supplies, these two U.S. companies could benefit.

6 ETFs to Get Even With Commodity Inflation

By Jeff Reeves
From oil to platinum, some commodities have rolled back significantly in price. Here are the six you may want to buy into now, along with the ETFs to do so.
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