Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons has been called the king of Superfund sites. His companies, like publicly traded NL Industries, have over the years reportedly polluted numerous industrial sites with toxic metals and radiation. And another of his companies, Waste Control Specialists, is in the business of cleaning the messes up. It's such a clever strategy that Dallas' D Magazine in an insightful profile last year, called 79-year-old Simmons Dallas' "most evil genius." read »
Wall Street veteran and Joseph Gunnar’s chief market analyst and equity strategist Clark Yingst gave Forbes a few investment ideas for these turbulent times targeting Japan, the end of QE2, the financial sector, and some tech stocks. Yingst, who champions a mix of technical analysis with strong fundamentals, reminds investors to keep their eyes open for opportunities and to not marry any single model. read »
In dramatic images taken by an unmanned-drone, utter devastation is evident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Generating Station (FDI) after the 6-reactor site was pummeled by an earthquake, tsunami, and multiple explosions of hydrogen gas. read »
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (CWEI - Snapshot Report) continues to trade like a rock star, currently pressuring its multi-year high as crude and natural gas stay bullish. With estimates surging and a compelling valuation, this energy stock is a momentum powerhouse. read »
Founded in 1989, Chesapeake Energy has grown to become the second largest producer of natural gas and one of the most active drillers of new wells in North America. Fracking is a newer method of releasing gas from shale deposits and many critics believe this is causing severe environmental damage, including earthquakes. read »
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Apple takes on Google in Silicon Valley rivalry to save the world... first. read »