Coal Stocks
Coal stocks and coal investments have always been popular investment choices because of coal’s abundance and excellent thermal properties. However, concerns about global warming and coal’s negative effects on the environment have raised many questions about the long-term potential of investing in coal stocks. Today, coal stocks are in a transitional era: on one hand, energy companies are being pressured to find alternative energy sources to what is labeled a dirty energy source, on the other hand, new technologies and discoveries are proving that burning coal remains one of the most practical ways to fuel our increasing energy demands.
To invest profitably in coal stocks, investors need to be aware of the major trends affecting the coal industry. See our coal stocks archive below where you’ll uncover a host of ideas on the most important trends impacting coal investors and the best strategies for profiting from these trends.
Be sure to also check out our free report, Profit from the Shale Gas Revolution, for our authoritative guide on investing in the most prolific trend in energy of the last 50 years.
Boy Billionaire Spurs Aussie Coal Consolidation
The Australian coal industry faces numerous headwinds, but one of the country’s youngest billionaires sees opportunity in the sector from which he made his fortune. Amid such industry consolidation, we consider what opportunities remain for the individual investor.
New Hope Corp: Australia’s Thermal Coal King Announces Auction
New Hope Corp Ltd (ASX: NHC, OTC: NHPEF) announced last week that, after a series of informal inquiries, it will now conduct what amounts to an auction for its in-demand thermal coal assets.
All Aboard for Profits: What CSX Corp Tells Us about the US Economy and Global Coal Markets
CSX Corp's (NYSE: CSX) recent conference coal offered plenty of insight into the market for US coal exports.
M&A Boom: The Next Takeover Targets in the Energy Sector
Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) acquisition of Bucyrus International (NSDQ: BUCY) is just the tip of the iceberg. Here's a preview of my top takeover targets in the energy sector.
Buy Coal-Related Stocks This Holiday Season
Short-term fluctuations aside, Asian demand for coal will continue to rise. To understand what’s happening in coal markets in the near term and the best plays, here’s a detailed rundown of key third-quarter earnings reports and conference calls.
Coal Stocks: A Top Energy Pick for the Fourth Quarter
Fundamentals are improving for some US coal producers, but the real growth story is taking place in Asia.
King Coal Still Reigns
Article in Review: “Coal’s Bright Future,” by Elliott H. Gue, Aug. 12, 2009.
Earning Their Keep
Coal mining and services firms were the first energy-related sectors to report fourth-quarter results. In this issue, I'll examine the trends underway in both industries and outline how to play those moves.
Minding the Alternatives
Alternative energy-related stocks are often an alluring to investors. And given all the talk concerning carbon regulation and the stimulus package over the past year, interest in the group has been running at a fever pitch.
Coal’s Bright Future
While the US coal market is far from dead, the international coal market is positively booming. Here's how to profit.
