Coal

An Ever-Darker Outlook for Coal

A string of second-quarter earnings reports confirm the industry is in the grip of a long-term squeeze. Further consolidation seems quite likely. More

Bellwethers Paint a Mixed Economic Portrait

Earnings season shows a slowdown but no new recession. And while some companies are girding for the worst, others are positively brimming with optimism. More

Patriot: Coal Mining’s Canary

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. More

Beatings Doled Out Sectorwide — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Earnings warnings and a bankruptcy filing caused upheaval Tuesday among coal companies, chipmakers and engine manufacturers. More

Wyoming’s Peabody Energy — Mining Coal Under Big Skies

Peabody Energy is based in Missouri, but Wyoming's low-sulfur coal helps the company compete with natural gas. More

How Low Can Materials Stocks Go?

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. More