Here Comes Pond Scum Power
Algae biodiesel isn't practical yet, but startups and giants are enthusiastically exploring the possibilities
Brazil, the New Oil Superpower
State-run Petrobras' "monstrous" new oil find has wide-ranging implications for the South American country, the oil majors, oil services providers, and beyond
As Oil Nears $100, Look Out Below
Analysts say that if speculators flee the market en masse, prices could drop even more quickly than they've risen
Big Trouble for Big Oil
Even as oil prices soar, earnings at Exxon, BP, and ConocoPhillips are coming back down to earth. Are lower profits here to stay?
Next Stop: $100 Oil?
Some analysts say record highs are only the beginning. Traders betting on rising global demand could push prices up further
Earnings May Spook the Street
Disappointing early reports on third-quarter results from Monsanto, Alcoa, and others may test the stock market's recent rally
How Speculators Increase Oil Volatility
Financial players in the energy markets are wielding more influence on the price of oil. Some experts worry about the fallout
Big Opportunity in Big Oil?
Standard & Poor's expects oil and gas stocks to outperform the market in the months ahead. S&P likes ExxonMobil and Chevron