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.

Russia: Get Rich Without Rock-Hunting

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rock-hunters are looking for a share of the Russian meteor, but there's plenty for investors to snatch up in the country as well. Here are five promising plays.

2 Picks to Keep Your Portfolio Chugging Along

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Improvements in oil and gas technology have been huge in recent years, but good old fashioned railcars are still key. Cash in on that reality with these stocks.

Rosneft: Russia’s Energy Giant Is One to Ride

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its greatly expanded joint-venture agreement with Exxon shows how mighty it's getting. Rosneft will soon be the world's biggest public oil company.

An Undiscovered MLP for High-Yield Investors

By Bryan Perry
Memorial Production Partners, a relatively young energy MLP, has strong growth prospects from acquisitions of additional properties.

Don’t Count on China to Buy America’s Coal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uh-oh, turns out the Asian giant is already working on other plans that promise to reduce its demand for coal from U.S. producers.

Watch These ETFs for State of the Union Reaction

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Obama's agenda could open at least short-term opportunities for keen-eyed investors in sectors ranging from consumer staples to alternative energy.

Exelon’s Dividend Cut Switches the Power Off

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Slashing its payout by 41% is a stark sign of the utility giant's 'spending problem.' I'd add EXC to any list of utilities to avoid.

ConocoPhillips Has Dropped Into Solid Bargain Status

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
ConocoPhillips is starting to show signs of reversal, and its price should entice value buyers. Play a rebound with this options trade.

Take Profits on MLP Mania

By Bryan Perry
Hype for MLPs soared before the fiscal cliff, and many rallied last month. However, a quick break might be in the cards now.

BP’s Bright Future Keeps Getting More Distant

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
With major litigation still pending, the quickly shrinking energy giant's spill-related costs keep climbing, pushing a real turnaround further away.

Crude at $100: Why You Should Care

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

Refining Lights the Path for Exxon & Chevron

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron and Exxon Mobil's recent set of earnings show exactly why refinery exposure is so important for integrated firms right now.

Valero Should Keep Gushing Higher

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Refiner Valero Energy expectedly gapped up after its blowout earnings report last week. Those bullish about a continued push upward should consider this options trade.

Kinder Morgan Gets Bigger and Better

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The midstream sector is hot, and with more than 46,000 miles of pipelines, 180 storage terminals and numerous processing facilities,KMP is the clear leader.

The Most Interesting Stock Charts for February

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The energy and apparel retail sectors could hold some sweet buying opportunities, but the charts are flashing a danger sign for gold stocks.

Chesapeake Energy: Free at Last!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors cheered Wednesday's news that CEO Aubrey McClendon is stepping down from Chesapeake. Now, the company can move forward -- possibly with a buyout.

Don’t Miss the Value Being Unlocked at Hess

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy firm Hess is looking to sell some of its assets, while activist hedge fund Elliott Management is pushing for a spin-off. Either path looks promising.

Friday Apple Rumors: Fifth Generation iPad Coming in October

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple will release a new iPad and two iPhones this year; Apple is now the world's second most valable company; and Apple spent $1 billion on R&D last quarter.

10 Stocks for a Made-in-America Portfolio

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. is starting to look like the least-ugly option in a globe full of uncertainty. If you agree, here are a few concentrated ways to play America.
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