Editorials

November 11, 2008: Investing in Renewable Energy Funds

I'm interested in finding renewable energy funds in which to invest my 401k. Could you direct me to an archived story regarding this and if there isn't one, when can I expect to see something like that? Thank you for your....(Click for the entire article)

October 23, 2008: Amid Panic in the Financial Markets, Remember the Historical Perspective

The past two weeks will certainly be remembered in the annals of stock market history. It was a truly scary market and without question, one of the most volatile in history....(Click for the entire article)

September 16, 2008: Solar Stocks Slide in the Midst of a Major Correction

The stock market in general has now slipped into "official" bear market territory and the press is full of negatives, soon we will see the dreaded "R" word everywhere (recession) in the press. These are probably the times that separate normal... (Click for the entire article)

August 19, 2008: The Difference Between ETFs and Mutual Funds

You have mentioned Exchanged Traded Funds (ETF's) in a number of your articles. Could you explain the difference between an ETF and a Mutual Fund?... (Click for the entire article)

July 8, 2008: Investing in Wind Companies

Mr. Lynch: Is there any way to invest in the booming area of wind? It seems as though there are very few companies in this area and all of them are large, like GE. -- Thanks, Kevin W. Saratoga Springs, N.Y.... (Click for the entire article)

July 2, 2008: What America Needs Now - 2008

The 2008 Presidential primaries are finally over. There is no more endless jabber about Obama and Clinton etc. and who is going to win the Democratic nomination. During the primaries, most (if not all) of the discussions were centered on who... (Click for the entire article)

June 24, 2008: Renewable Energy Incentives for Low and Middle Income Families

What are some incentives that can be authorized by the U.S. government that would promote the use of renewable energy for low and middle income families? What kinds of renewable energy are most suitable for lowering household energy costs and most... (Click for the entire article)

May 12, 2008 : The True Cost of Fossil Fuels

What is the price you pay to purchase a gallon of gasoline for your car? Depending on what part of the country you live in, it is probably between $3.50 and $4.00 per gallon....(Click for the entire article)

April 28, 2008 : Investing in Solar Niche Markets

Mr. Lynch, with all the volatility in solar stocks you have certainly been correct in your comments about solar stocks "not being for the faint of heart." Boy, you were not kidding, this is certainly a traders market. I took your... (Click for the entire article)

April 8, 2008: Is There a Safe Way to Invest in Renewable Energy Today?

Mr. Lynch, I have a multipart question. You have said that you felt that we were already in a recession, could you elaborate on that? (Click for the entire article)

March 11, 2008 : Does the Stock Market Drive Capital Investments in Renewable Energy Startups?

Q: Peter, I enjoyed your last article, "How Would a Recession Affect the Solar Industry?" One thing you didn't mention, though, was small private startup renewable energy companies. (Click for the entire article)

January 25, 2008: How Would a Recession Affect the Solar Industry?

Q: Mr. Lynch, I have two questions: 1. What do you think about all this talk about recession in the media? And 2. What effect could a recession have on the solar industry and solar stocks? Thanks. -- J. Walker, New York. (Click for the entire article)