CNBC's Sharon Epperson takes a look factors that contributed to the major reversal in precious metals on Monday and what sent oil prices to a 7-week high. She also discusses events in the the coming days that could impact the price action in energy and metals.
Boone Pickens, BP Capital Management founder/chairman provides his thoughts on a new and improved energy plan that he says will get Americans back to work.
Not since the grim period after World War II has Germany had significant blackouts, but it is now bracing for that possibility after shutting down half its nuclear reactors practically overnight. The New York Times reports.
CNBC's Hampton Pearson takes a look at the damage from the Quake and the measures nuclear power plants are taking to keep facilities cool, with Thomas Farrell, Dominion Resources CEO, who says plants remain shut down until inspectors confirm no damaged was sustained.