MMR

3 Energizing Small-Cap Picks

Major energy producers might get more attention, but small-cap E&P firms have the potential for much more explosive returns. Here are three picks in the space.

Cash In on Freeport’s Sweetened Plains Deal

Freeport-McMoRan's move back into energy didn't sit well with shareholders ... until the company threw some cold hard cash on it. Here's why you should care.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Some of InvestorPlace's top stock picks in grocery, materials, consumer discretionary, insurance and meat stocks can be bundled into ETFs instead for a little portfolio protection.

17 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 17 Oil and Gas stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Apple, Citi Move Heaven and Earth — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Citigroup leads the Dow higher on a massive layoff announcement, while AAPL drags down the Nasdaq on a downbeat mobile report.

Freeport-McMoRan a Buy After the Megadeal

An overly pessimistic Wall Street just turned Freeport McMoRan into a screaming bargain buy following its buyouts of MMR and PXP.

Boehner Can’t Stop a Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Early-morning gains were briefly blunted by John Boehner's sour comments on the fiscal cliff, but tech and social stocks helped carry markets through the day.

Stocks Crawl Under Congressional Cloud — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

The U.S. got good news on the housing and consumer fronts, but a peep out of Harry Reid had stocks shaking once more.

McMoRan Drowning in Davy Jones’ Locker

McMoRan Exploration has dropped more than 30% in two days thanks to more setbacks at its Davy Jones field ... but it's still only a "value" as a speculative bet.

13 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 13 Oil and Gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

23 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 23 Oil and Gas stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

22 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 22 Oil and Gas stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

MMR Options Implied Volatility Is Too Rich

Given the cheap price tag and overall uptrend present in MMR’s stock price, selling put options may not be a bad way to go here.