Articles by Doug Sweeney
UK report finds fracking is safe, if rules are followed
6/29/2012, 8:03 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, Commodities, International, Technology
A recent report from the UK found that the natural
gas extraction technique known as fracking is safe, provided
that strong rules are in place.
The Royal Society and Royal Academy of... Read >>
Supreme Court upholds Obamacare 5-4
6/28/2012, 10:11 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Economy, Taxes
Today, the Supreme Court upheld the majority of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is considered the
signature domestic achievement of President Barack Obama's
presidency.
... Read >>
America's dependence on Middle East oil could disappear by 2035
6/27/2012, 11:22 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, Commodities, International
Energy independence has been a goal of the United States ever
since the Nixon Administration and if recent projections are to be
believed, that goal may be on the horizon. The Wall Street... Read >>
Microsoft to buy Yammer for $1.2 billion
6/26/2012, 10:00 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, Economy
Microsoft Corp. recently agreed to pay $1.2 billion for Yammer,
as the software giant attempts to move into the social media market .
Rumors about the purchase have been around for most of... Read >>
Coca-Cola sets sights on India with $5 billion investment
6/26/2012, 6:00 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, International
Coca-Cola Co. recently announced that it plans to spend $5
billion in India by 2020.
Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent said at a New Delhi press
conference that in addition to the... Read >>
Public comment period extended for federal fracking rules
6/25/2012, 10:44 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, Commodities
President Barack Obama's administration is extending the public
comment period on its proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing on
public land by 60 days.
Citizens will have an additional two... Read >>
AB InBev to reportedly buy Modelo for $12 billion
6/25/2012, 4:18 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, International
While it might not necessarily change how thirsty Americans stock their
coolers for Fourth of July barbecues, Anheuser-Busch InBev's (
ABI ) reported
purchase of Grupo... Read >>
NRC: Fracking-earthquake connection not a huge problem
6/19/2012, 11:03 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Commodities, International, Technology
Hydraulic fracturing - commonly known as fracking - has been
responsible for just two earthquakes ever around the world,
according to the National Research Council.
Acting on a request from... Read >>
Pro-fracking law makes its way through North Carolina legislature
6/11/2012, 6:16 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Business, Commodities, International
The North Carolina legislature may legalize fracking just in
time for Flag Day.
A bill in the Tar Heel State would repeal old bans on lateral
drilling and using chemicals in certain ways... Read >>
China's natural gas demand to double by 2017
6/6/2012, 7:33 am from Doug Sweeney in News Headlines, Commodities, International
The Miami Heat may have been in need of some more fuel for their
fire after losing their third straight game to Paul Pierce and the
Boston Celtics, but still LeBron and Wade's thirst for... Read >>