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4 Small-Ball Oil and Gas Dividend Players

It can pay to look beyond the marquee names. Consider adding these lesser-known but highly affordable companies with steady payouts to your lineup. More 

3 Winners in the 1 Energy Sector to Buy Now

These three stocks are the top picks among the rebounding refiners, a sector that's been mostly overlooked lately. More 

Did Conoco Cut Off a Valuable Arm?

Its first earnings report after spinning off Phillips 66 as a refiner wasn't promising. Conoco's dependence on oil prices for profits became all too clear. More 

24 Companies Increasing Dividends

Baxter, CBS, Motorola and Simon Group are just a few names that are increasing dividends. Find what other companies are upping their payouts. More 

Conoco or Phillips 66: Only One Is a Buy

It has been 25 trading days since ConocoPhillips spun off the refiner. So, is the parent or the spin-off the better investment? More 

What the Oil Majors’ Earnings Reveal

In a mixed quarter, refining clearly remains a sore point even as production profits continue apace. Expect the same to hold for smaller firms as well. More 

A Hot Quarter for Energy

The first quarter of 2012 saw many big developments, especially in oil, and the second quarter will, too. Here's what's fueling the energy market. More