Tailspin

Investor Fears Send Energy Stocks Plummeting

The impact of Enron’s tailspin on the energy industry has been more severe than expected, Merrill Lynch analyst Carl Kirst said in a research note reviewing the investor exodus from merchant energy stocks last week and the actions taken by El Paso, Calpine, NRG, Mirant and others to quell investor fears.

December 17, 2001

Analyst: Enron Fallout Worse Than Expected

The impact of Enron’s tailspin on the energy industry has been more severe than expected, Merrill Lynch analyst Carl Kirst said in a research note reviewing the investor exodus from merchant energy stocks this week — prior to Wednesday’s small rebounds.

December 14, 2001