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The Motley Fool
September 24, 2004
David Meier |
If You Build it, Will They Come? In the late 1990s, power reserves in the U.S. were very low. Calpine and other merchant energy companies invested heavily to build new supply and took a beating in the aftermath of Enron. Calpine has yet to recover. Is it time to buy?   |
The Motley Fool
November 3, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Here We Go Again at Calpine The power producer reported bigger-than-expected losses and slower-than-expected progress on debt repayment. Not too surprisingly, investors responded by marking these shares down a bit more. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Pines for Better Days Independent energy producer struggles to remain solvent long enough to see cyclical recovery. |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Stumbles, and the Stock Follows Investors recoil from a second-quarter loss, overlooking the independent power producer's actual progress. |
The Motley Fool
June 29, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Does It Again Calpine has been creative and resourceful in disposing of assets for much-needed cash. Of course, the independent energy producer still has miles to go before it's on truly sound footing, but at least investors can now point to incremental progress from management. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Calpine Generate More Cash? The power company is doing better from an operational perspective, but liquidity and debt are still troublesome. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Is Catching On Aggressive plans for asset sales and operating improvements suggest the merchant energy company is finally getting serious about a turnaround. Intrepid investors could yet be rewarded. |
The Motley Fool
September 20, 2004
David Meier |
S&P's Positively Charged About AES What does a positive credit outlook mean for the independent power producer? Less interest payments to creditors means more money for shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
December 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Bows to the Inevitable Bankruptcy may give this independent power company a second chance, but today's shareholders will get hosed. |
The Motley Fool
September 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Bear (Stearns) Hug for Calpine Will forming an energy trading business with Bear Stearns help Calpine resolve its troubles? That seems to be the philosophy embraced by investors, speculators, and traders. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Calpine Sticks to Its Diet Shedding assets isn't fun, but it could mean the difference for survival for energy concern Calpine. If management can stay on task and live up to its guidance, a leaner Calpine could prove much healthier for investors. |
The Motley Fool
October 4, 2006
David Meier |
Fool on the Street: AES Has the Right Stuff The merchant energy company AES is risky because of its global focus. But at the same time, having a global focus is what should generate increasing returns in the future. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Positive Charges Understanding contract options can make your electric bills spark long-term savings. |
The Motley Fool
June 24, 2005
David Meier |
The Next Big Bargain We'd all be rich if the only thing investors had to do was identify great companies. The key, as Benjamin Graham first discovered, is to buy them when they're on sale. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2005
Brian Gorman |
Dollars Blowing in the Wind AES is moving into wind power, an area that is poised for steady growth. Investors, keep an eye on this one. |
The Motley Fool
May 9, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Rekindling Interest in Dynegy The power producer has done OK in its recovery efforts, and selling the midstream business would mean further changes. As the strong recent stock performance of AES would suggest, investors are still willing to bid up power stocks if they like what they see at the bottom line. |
The Motley Fool
November 29, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Another Jolt for Calpine Booting two top executives may lead to more dramatic shake-ups at the energy company. Investors may wish to wait a bit before heading into this one. |
The Motley Fool
March 7, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
NRG Energy: Worth the Trouble? Does value lurk within this company's convoluted financials? This one is worth a closer look for investors who aren't put off by the admittedly obtuse accounting. |
Salon.com
January 17, 2001
Anthony York |
Power politics California Democrats are trying to buy electricity to sell to state utilities, but Republicans and energy companies are crying foul... |
Fast Company
April 2005
Jennifer Reingold |
CEO See-ya! Which CEO is in need of a recharge? This month, we picked Peter Cartwright, CEO of Calpine, which thrived as an independent power producer until it fell under his Field of Dreams spell. |
The Motley Fool
April 30, 2004
Ben McClure |
Duke's Hazards Duke Energy's first-quarter earnings show that the utility giant is living through the merchant energy sector's meltdown but still faces plenty of hazards before it's in the clear. |
Investment Advisor
September 2006
Kathleen M. McBride |
Income & Growth Does an income-producing portfolio have to rule out capital growth? Not necessarily according to Franklin Income Fund co-lead portfolio manager Edward Perks. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2004
David Meier |
Bringing New Energy to El Paso New credit terms help boost the energy company's stock, but accounting issues linger. |
