It's been a long time coming for both natural gas and solar as viable sources of energy in the United States. Both have been struggling with a lack of consumer and industrial buy-in, but both could be right around the corner. Is either one standing out at the moment?
The debate is on
In the following video, Motley Fool analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman each weigh in on how natural gas and solar have been performing lately and which companies are taking the lead. Both options have made progress recently, with Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE ) building out its "America's Natural Gas Highway" initiative and SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR ) producing more efficient solar panels.
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Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Questar Corporation(STR)
Questar Corporation operates as an integrated natural gas holding company. The company develops and produces natural gas and crude oil from its properties located in the Rocky Mountain region, primarily in the Pinedale, Moxa Arch, Vermillion, and Uinta producing areas. It also provides interstate natural gas-transportation and underground-storage services in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado; and wellhead automation and measurement services for Rockies oil and gas producers. The company owns and operates approximately 2,568 miles of interstate pipeline with total firm-capacity commitments of 4,983 Mdth per day transporting natural gas from Rocky Mountain producing areas to other pipeline systems, distribution systems, and other utility systems; the Overthrust Pipeline in southwestern Wyoming and the eastern segment of Southern Trails Pipeline, a 487-mile line that extends from the Blanco hub in the San Juan Basin to just inside the California state line near the Arizona border; the White River Hub facilities that connect with 6 interstate-pipeline systems and a processing plant near Meeker, Colorado; the Clay Basin storage facility, an underground-storage reservoir in the Rocky Mountain region; and gathering lines and processing facilities, which provide gas-processing services for third parties near Price, Utah. In addition, it distributes natural gas as a public utility in Utah, southwestern Wyoming, and a small portion of southeastern Idaho. Questar Corporation was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Peter Leeds]
We are currently seeing currency devaluations from USA to Switzerland and from South Korea to the eurozone. In America in 1960, $1,000 worth of goods would now cost you $7,360, according to the web site MeasuringWorth.com. I expect inflation to continue and, since precious metals are bought in American dollars, I anticipate higher prices for all metals.
I think Newmont Mining (NEM 0.00%) will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of this trend. It is currently producing and selling gold and developing new reserves all over the world. NEM posted net earnings of $2.3 billion in 2010 and currently sits on $29 billion in total assets. I think it could trade up to $89.50.
- [By Peter Leeds]
A growing population (7 billion), and an increasingly sophisticated diet among China and other developing nations have led to rapidly increasing demand for food around the world. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data, China's per capita intake of calories, protein, and fat were below the world average in 1975, but are now well above the world average. Expect this trend to accelerate in China, as well as India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and other developing nations.
The problem is that there's not even close to enough food, while challenging agricultural environments routinely wipe out crops.
That's where Monsanto (MON 0.00%) comes in. It enables more food to be produced on smaller parcels of land with less water usage and limited crop loss. Global demand for MON's products and services just keeps growing. I am expecting its $20 billion in assets and constant net earnings ($1.6 billion in 2011) to translate into further gains in the share price. My price outlook: $94.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Mecox Lane Limited(MCOX)
Mecox Lane Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design and sale of apparel, accessories, and home and healthcare products through its online platform and stores in the People?s Republic of China. Its apparel and accessories include women?s T-shirts, sweaters, jeans, dresses, outerwear, purses, and shoes, as well as offers kids? apparels and men?s apparels. The company also provides home furnishings and other small household appliances; a large-rim cup to cook instant noodles; beauty and healthcare products, such as skin care, fragrance, cosmetics, and other personal care products; and pet-related and other products. It sells its products under Euromoda and Rampage brands, as well as under third-party brands. In addition, the company involves in the telephonic sale of garments, accessories, and other products; and wholesale and retail of garments. Further, it offers software development and information technology support services. As of December 31, 2010, t he company operated 451 stores, including 327 franchised stores and 124 directly operated stores in 172 cities. Mecox Lane Limited distributes its products through company-owned and franchised stores, as well as through its M18.com e-commerce Website. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People?s Republic of China. Mecox Lane Limited is a subsidiary of Mecox Lane.
10 Best Stocks To Buy For 2014: Clean Energy Fuels Corp.(CLNE)
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., together with its subsidiaries, provides natural gas as an alternative fuel for vehicle fleets in the United States and Canada. The company designs, builds, operates, and maintains fueling stations, as well as supplies compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Its CNG is used in automobiles, light to medium-duty vehicles, refuse trucks, and transit buses as an alternative to gasoline and diesel. The company also sells non-lubricated natural gas compressors and related equipment used in CNG and LNG stations; and produces renewable natural gas, which is used as vehicle fuel or sold for power generation. In addition, it offers vehicle finance services for the purchase of natural gas vehicles, as well as for the conversion of gasoline or diesel powered vehicles to operate on natural gas. Further, the company provides natural gas conversions, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support, and research and development services for natural gas vehicles. As of December 31, 2011, it served approximately 530 fleet customers with approximately 25,000 natural gas vehicles; and owned, operated, or supplied 273 natural gas fueling stations in 23 states within the United States, and British Columbia and Ontario within Canada, as well as in Peru. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Seal Beach, California.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Republic Airways Holdings Inc.(RJET)
Republic Airways Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides scheduled passenger services. The company offers scheduled passenger services on approximately 1,500 flights daily to 133 cities in 42 states, the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Mexico under branded operations and through fixed-fee airline services agreements. As of December 31, 2011, its total operational fleet consisted of 281 aircrafts. The company also offers cargo and charter services. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: VOC Energy Trust(VOC)
VOC Energy Trust owns a term net profits interest of the net proceeds from production of the interests in oil and natural gas properties in the states of Kansas and Texas. It owns an 80% term net profits interest of the net proceeds on the underlying properties. As of December 31, 2009, the underlying properties produced oil from approximately 892 gross (550.2 net) wells located in 193 fields; and had total proved reserves of 13.0 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Century Bancorp Inc.(CNBKA)
Century Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Century Bank and Trust Company, which provides banking services to commercial enterprises, state and local governments and agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in Massachusetts. The company accepts savings accounts, NOW accounts, demand deposits, time deposits, and money market accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises single and multi-family residential loans, commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, construction loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. The company also offers automated lockbox collection, cash management, and account reconciliation services to its corporate and institutional customers, as well as promotes the marketing of these services to the municipal market. In addition, it provides securities brokerage services; and financial services, including transaction processing and short-term financing to municipalities. As of December 31, 2009, Century Bancorp oper ated 22 banking offices in 17 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Papa John's International Inc.(PZZA)
Papa John?s International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa John?s trademark worldwide. The company also operates dine-in and restaurant-based delivery restaurants in certain international markets. As of December 25, 2011, the company operated 3,883 Papa John?s restaurants consisting of 628 company-owned and 3,255 franchised restaurants in 50 states of the United States and 32 countries. Papa John?s International, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Ocwen Financial Corporation(OCN)
Ocwen Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides residential and commercial mortgage loan servicing, special servicing, and asset management services in the United States and internationally. The company provides loan servicing, including asset management and resolution services primarily to owners of subprime residential mortgages. It also invests in subprime residential loans held for resale; and is involved in subprime residual mortgage backed trading securities related to subprime loan origination operation and whole loan purchase and securitization activities, as well as engages in the management of residential assets. Ocwen Financial Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By James K. Glassman]
Ocwen Financial (symbol: OCN) soared 142% in 2012, but it still has room to grow. Ocwen services mortgages, so it's partly a play on a resurgent housing market. In October, the company announced two deals -- one for the loan-servicing business of Residential Capital and the other for Homeward Residential, a mortgage servicer and originator. Analysts see Ocwen earning $4.50 per share in 2013, but I think profits will be much higher.
- [By Ed Carson]
Ocwen is one of several highflying mortgage loan servicing firms reaping huge growth as bigger lenders unload home loans, especially riskier debt.
Analysts expect Ocwen to report an 82% EPS gain for Q4, with triple-digit gain in every quarter of 2013.
Ocwen in October won ResCap's massive loan servicing unit, outbidding Nationstar Mortgage (NSM). Ocwen's shares shot up 34% that month, but then began consolidating. Some investors wondered if the easy pickings were over for the loan servicing upstarts. But Ocwen vaulted nearly 10% last week, back near its highs, after Nationstar snapped up a huge chunk of loans from BofA. It was a timely reminder that Bank of America has wanted to slash its risky mortgage portfolio.
Nationstar rose 14% for the week, even after shaving gains from Tuesday's all-time high.
- [By Andrew Feinberg]
52-Week High: $39.83
52-Week Low: $13.12
Annual Revenue: $765 million
Projected 2013 Earnings Growth: 212.5%
Ocwen Financial (symbol: OCN) soared 142% in 2012, but it still has room to grow. Ocwen services mortgages, so it's partly a play on a resurgent housing market. In October, the company announced two deals -- one for the loan-servicing business of Residential Capital and the other for Homeward Residential, a mortgage servicer and originator. Analysts see Ocwen earning $4.50 per share in 2013, but I think profits will be much higher.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: PharmAthene Inc(PIP)
PharmAthene, Inc., a biodefense company, engages in the development and commercialization of medical countermeasures against biological and chemical weapons in the United States. Its product candidates include SparVax, a recombinant protective antigen anthrax vaccine that completed one Phase I and two Phase II clinical trials for post-exposure prophylaxis in conjunction with antibiotics and general use prophylaxis; Valortim, a human monoclonal antibody that completed Phase I clinical trial to protect against and treat human inhalational anthrax,; and Protexia, a recombinant enzyme butyrylcholinesterase for nerve agent poisoning by organophosphorous compounds, including nerve agents and pesticides. The company serves the United States Department of Defense, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, and the National Institute of Health. It has collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, Inc. for the de velopment of Valortim. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Michael]
This is a confusing play at first blush. Pharmathene has just wrapped up a lawsuit seeking major damages from Siga Technologies (Nasdaq: SIGA) regarding an agreement the companies may (or may not) have had to jointly benefit from an important smallpox drug that the U.S. government plans to stockpile in large volumes. A resolution to the lawsuit is expected in the late spring -- or sooner -- and Pharmathene could get hundreds of millions of dollars if it prevails. It's a hard case to handicap, and media reports from the trial indicate that neither the plaintiff nor the defendant emerged as a clear-cut winner. This $3 stock could end up approaching $10 -- or more -- in a best-case scenario, although a move below $2 would be the likely outcome if Siga Technologies prevails.
Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Buy For 2014: Mercator Transport Group Corpor (GMT.V)
Mercator Transport Group Corporation engages in the air and sea transportation engineering, as well as international logistics and distribution in Canada, Europe, the United States, and Africa. The company offers value-added services in global supply chain management, as well as designs tailored logistics solutions; and guides and organizes the flow of client�s goods and services between Canada and internationally. It provides a range of services, including customs and administration; ocean, air, and transborder freight forwarding; door to door; local and international transportation; shipment consolidation; warehousing; and pick and pack services for local, national, and international transportation by road, air, or sea. The company also offers value-added distribution and supply solutions for plastics, wood, absorbents, safety and environment, and water treatment industries. Mercator Transport Group Corporation is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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