One of the alternative energy industries that hasn’t received much press coverage is the geothermal group of stocks. Geothermal generation utilizes natural underground heat sources that powers a turbine which turns a generator. The word ‘geothermal’ comes from the Greek words ‘geo’, which means ‘earth’, and ‘therme’, which means ‘heat’.
One big advantage of geothermal over [...]
There are many opportunities in green investing, and I believe those outweigh the risks. But investors also need to be aware of the potential pitfalls associated with their investments, especially in a volatile and evolving sector. The following are some of the risks involved with putting your money in the Eco sector:
1. Effects of a [...]
I approach an outlook for 2010 with great caution, as admittedly uncertainty reigns when it comes to market forecasts. The path of prognostications is littered with bold statements from seemingly intelligent people that failed to materialize. Harry Dent’s prediction of Dow 20,000 by 2009 did not quite pan out, though he did see a bubble [...]