Crude Oil

Fear of Flying

Airlines scare me. Not in the usual way. Even given the recent troubles of Boeing (NYSE:BA) and their Dreamliner, I still understand that flying is safer than road travel. No, my worry is that airline stocks have been roaring.    The charts above for (clockwise from top left) Guggenheim’s Airline ETF (NYSE:FAA), Delta (NYSE:DAL), Southwest... More 

Crude at $100: Why You Should Care

Crude oil is now reaching critical psychological levels, with WTI benchmark crude nearing the $100-level. Here's what it means for investors and consumers. More 

2013 Energy Outlook: Oil, Gas Prices Expected to Ease

If a double-whammy of higher global production amid sluggish economic growth continues, oil prices won't see much action to the upside in 2013. More 

America’s Economic Outlook for 2013: Nothing to Scream About

Even if Washington manages to successfully navigate the fiscal cliff, the U.S. likely won't see anything more than lackluster growth in 2013. More 

Oil Reserves? These Guys Have ‘Em

Increasing oil output is becoming exceedingly more difficult for oil majors, which could spur outright buys of smaller companies with proven reserves. More 

Hurricane Sandy: Sectors to Watch

These four sectors are the mostly likely to be impacted by Hurricane Sandy's damaging effects -- but not all businesses will be hammered the same way. More 

Chevron Warns on Q3, Citing Isaac and Refinery Fire

The combination has resulted in a big drop in production -- and, therefore, in earnings. More