Energy Independence

Pipelines Prove Where The Real Action Is

The pipeline sector has been cooking up some pretty big deals lately -- and ones that could pay off big for investors down the road. More 

5 Funds to Play U.S. Oil Dominance

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects America to become the world's top oil-producer by 2017, making these five funds great long-term investments. More 

Profit From Energy’s Middlemen

With U.S. energy independence in sight, pipeline MLPs like Kinder Morgan and Enbridge are seeing dollar signs. More 

Jack Welch May Be Crazy, But Not When It Comes to Natural Gas

He may be outspoken, polarizing and a little nutty, but his bullish attitude towards natural gas is right on the money. More 

How to Play the Progress in Natural Gas

Now that we've unlocked an unprecedented amount of natural gas, it's beginning to be used as transportation fuel. Here's how to play that trend. More 

Corn-Based Ethanol May Be Nearing Its Death

Between Hurricane Isaac and the drought in the Midwest, gas prices have been surging. Could this spell the beginning of the end of corn-based ethanol? More 

U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Hit 20-Year Low

A report from the government shows that U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have fallen to their lowest level since 1992, surprising environmentalists. More 

The Effects of Surging Gasoline Exports

The fact that the U.S. is shipping out record exports of gasoline doesn't just affect drivers, but also investors. Find out how. More 

Energy Independence: Alaska Heats Up

New technology is giving America's biggest energy player new life -- both onshore and in newly opened Arctic waters. Here's how the region could develop. More 

Energy Independence: The Gulf’s Growing Role

Largely ignored after the BP disaster, the Gulf is back and becoming more important -- for the country and for investors. More