Coal

Alcoa, Yum Kick Off Q3 Earnings — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Alcoa and Yum! Brands got the third-quarter earnings season off to a decent start with Street-beating numbers following a down day for the markets. More 

Bank Stocks Rule the Day — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets were up across the board Thursday, buoyed by assurances from European Central Bank president Draghi and positive domestic data. More 

Coal’s Savior: Underground Gasification?

A proven technology that entails burning coal while still deeply buried and extracting the gas could be exactly what the industry needs. More 

Worldwide Coal Slide Still Setting Up a Buy

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. More 

Coal Producer Closing 8 Mines, Cutting 1,200 Jobs

Alpha Natural Resources will close eight mines in order to reduce its coal production by 16 million tonnes and trim expenses by $150 million by early next year. More 

Coal Can’t Dig Its Way Out

Coal stocks continue to get battered on slack demand and cheaper prices. Furthermore, investors shouldn't expect these conditions to change anytime soon. More 

U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Hit 20-Year Low

A report from the government shows that U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have fallen to their lowest level since 1992, surprising environmentalists. More