Oil and Gas Investing News

Brent Crude Slides to Three-Week Low

Vivien Diniz — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:41:20 +0000

Bloomberg reported that the Brent crude prices have slipped for the third day this week, touching its lowest price in three weeks. WTI for July delivery was down $1.61 to $92.67 a barrel.

Investors versus Traders: A Battle for Oil & Gas Profits –

thegoldreport — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:10 +0000

The worst may be over for companies and investors who have weathered the depressed gas prices of the past few years, but that doesn't mean it's clear sailing from here. In this interview with The Energy Report, Robert Cooper, senior energy analyst with Haywood Securities, talks about the need for selectivity and patience for catalysts that can crystallize underlying stock values. It's a battle of long-term investors versus short-term traders.

The Hottest North American Shale Plays: Josh Young

Vivien Diniz — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:07:40 +0000

Not all the shale plays are created equal, and one in particular is bucking the trend with robust economics and company share prices that show it. But is it too late to buy in? Fund Manager Josh Young doesn't think so, and he sat down with The Energy Report to discuss the hottest (and coldest) North American shale plays. Read on to find out where he's finding bargains that could pay off handsomely.

Gas Price Drop Weighs Down April Consumer Price Index

Vivien Diniz — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:12:21 +0000

USA Today reported that a drop in the price of gas has pulled April's consumer price indext figures down 0.4% from March — the lowest since December 2008.

Quantum Fuel Technologies: $3 Million in Registered Direct Offering

Vivien Diniz — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:07:41 +0000

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) will sell common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of $3 million in a registered direct offering with Crede CG III, Ltd.

Oil Prices Below $93 On Weak Economic Data

Vivien Diniz — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:13:54 +0000

The Washington Post reported that oil prices fell below $93 on the back of disappointing economic reports from Europe and the U.S.

Daren Oddenino: How to Spot Oil and Gas Takeout Targets

Vivien Diniz — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:25:13 +0000

Let's make one thing clear: There is no magic formula to determine which company will be the next big buyout story. But if there were a formula, it would include variables like asset value, management skill level, risk profile and location, location, location. Today, C. K. Cooper & Co. Analyst Daren Oddenino joins The Energy Report to discuss M&A trends and help us solve for X. One caveat—a company that tempts an international player might leave domestic majors cold.

IEA: North American Oil Spells Big Changes Ahead for Oil Markets

Vivien Diniz — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:35:56 +0000

The global landscape of oil is rapidly changing with "shockwaves" from supply growth in the U.S. due to shale gas, light tight oil as well as the Canadian oil sands extending to "virtually all recess of the global market" said the International Energy Agency.

Commercial Solutions Announces Q2 2013 Financial Results

Gretchen Cruz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:13:59 +0000

Commercial Solutions Inc. (TSX:CSA) announced its second quarter financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31, 2013, and reported revenues of $27.8 million.

CBM Asia Updates Non-Brokered Private Placement and London AIM Listing Study

Pia Rivera — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:56:28 +0000

CBM Asia Development Corp. (TSXV:TCF,US:CBMD,FWB:IY2) reported that the non-brokered private placement announced on March 6, 2013 and April 1, 2013 is moving forward.