Energy Stocks


Energy Stocks

Most people are familiar with law of conservation of energy: “energy cannot be created or destroyed”. However, looking at this theory through the lens of an economist, the law can be applied to the economy as well. Extraction of resources producing energy is a business, distribution of energy is a business, and consumption of energy to manufacture goods is a business. With energy being a vital part of the economy, it is in extremely high demand.
Because energy is and always will be in high demand, it is an extremely safe play for investors. However the plays an investor can make are endless. Energy can be invested in commodities such as crude oil or propane or in commodity ETFs. Energy stocks are also very prosperous with massive corporations such as Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and alternative energy stocks like SolarCity (NYSE:SCTY) among the best options.

Buy These Rail Players on a Dip

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A deadly derailment in Quebec has many questioning (and fighting against) the future of crude-by-rail. But these rail companies are doing too well to disappear.

Steer Clear of Oil Tanker Stocks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are plenty of ways to play America's growing energy production, but investors should stay away from oil tankers and other energy shippers.

5 Stocks to Ride America’s Energy Boom

By Traders Reserve
America is drawing closer to getting back as the worlds largest energy producer, and these companies are at the forefront of the effort.

The Surge in Crude Oil Isn’t Over Yet

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Egyptian unrest is proving a spark to oil prices, fundamental drivers are providing ample gunpowder. Consider these funds to play a continued rise in the commodity.

Take the Money and Run from Linn Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
MLPs are gauged by one metric: distributable cash flows. With the SEC knocking on Linn Energy's door to question that metric, investors should get out -- quick.

3 Potential Buy-Out Targets for GE Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric has been snatching up smaller rivals to improve its prowess in the energy industry ... and these three names could be next.

5 Energy Stocks Loved By Billionaire Leon Cooperman

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Leon Cooperman has made a career in not following the market's general direction. Here's a look at five stocks the billionaire has been buying.

First-Half Sector Winners Offer a Hint of What’s to Come

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Financials, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks are sheltered from both China's economic weakness and rising bond yields, which bodes well for their second-half outlook.

How to Play a Shaky Energy Sector in the Second Half

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy prices and stocks got beaten down in recent months and the coming quarter may not provide any relief. Still, uncertainty could mean a buying opportunity.

Williams Is Betting on the Bluegrass Pipeline. You Should, Too.

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Williams has taken a hit this month, but the company's aggressive targeting of natural gas liquids via a proposed pipeline should pay off nicely.

3 Ways to Play Coal & Natural Gas (At Once)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
America’s two most abundant fuels -- coal and natural gas -- may seem at odds with one another, but investors can bet on both with these hot energy stocks.

Make a Move on Construction Firm MasTec

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Little-known MasTec is a buy as the company continues to expand into the pipeline space, rack up contracts and blow earnings out of the water.

Give SandRidge a Chance Now That Ward Is out of Work

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
SandRidge Energy CEO Tom Ward has been ushered out of the C-suite, much to the delight of shareholders. Now's the time to give SD another once-over.

Devon’s MLP Plans Fall on Deaf Ears

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Falling natural gas prices have taken their toll on Devon Energy ... so you'd think investors would be more excited about the company's proposed MLP spinoff.

Walter Energy: The Next Coal Casualty?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walter Energy is stuck between a rock and a hard place -- specifically, a big load of high-interest debt and a crummy coal market.

3 Energizing Small-Cap Picks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

Do the Drop-Down Dance With Spectra Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spectra Energy has agreed to drop down all of its remaining U.S. transmission and storage assets to its MLP, which should have investors doing a victory dance.

BP Adds More ‘Northern Exposure’

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
High royalty rates have kept E&P firms away from Alaska's abundant natural resources. But now that rates are falling, BP is jumping back in head-first.

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move.
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