The Future of Chesapeake Energy

By Chris Hill – Jan 30, 2013 at 7:41PM

OTC: CHKA.Q

Chesapeake Energy

Why Chesapeake's CEO's departure is driving shares up.

The following video is from Wednesday's MarketFoolery podcast in which host Chris Hill and analysts Tim Hanson and Bryan Hinmon discuss the top business and investing stories.

In this segment, shares of Chesapeake Energy (CHKA.Q) rose on news that CEO Aubrey McClendon is stepping down in April. What's behind the market's reaction? How much credit or blame does McClendon deserve? Does the stock have more upside once McClendon is gone? Our analysts discuss those questions and examine the future of Chesapeake.

The relevant video segment can be found between 18:33 and 23:28.

For the full video of today's MarketFoolery, click here.

Tim Hanson, Bryan Hinmon, CFA , and Chris Hill own no stocks mentioned in this video. The Motley Fool has the following options: Long Jan 2014 $20 Calls on Chesapeake Energy, Long Jan 2014 $30 Calls on Chesapeake Energy, and Short Jan 2014 $15 Puts on Chesapeake Energy. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.