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.

Stay Away From SandRidge Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Natural gas company SandRidge Energy has a pile of issues that should send investors running. Here's a rundown of why you're better off simply staying away.

Canada’s Oil Patch: Business as Usual

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canada's new foreign ownership rules slow the inflow of state-owned investment. Otherwise, it's business as usual.

DOE Report Should Push Natural Gas Forward

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
One potential use for natural gas is exporting it to energy-hungry consumers in Asia -- a possibility that could be fast-tracked thanks to a recent DOE report.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/10

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two Canadian energy companies are having very different years. See which hit a new high, and one that found a new low.

Freeport-McMoRan a Buy After the Megadeal

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
An overly pessimistic Wall Street just turned Freeport McMoRan into a screaming bargain buy following its buyouts of MMR and PXP.

Oil Reserves? These Guys Have ‘Em

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Increasing oil output is becoming exceedingly more difficult for oil majors, which could spur outright buys of smaller companies with proven reserves.

Energy Producers Swarm the Gulf’s Deepwater

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A fevered auction for leases in the western Gulf of Mexico this week shows how hot this region is. Four companies in particular were the big winners.

What’s Up With Natural Gas Heading Down?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Just as things were starting to look up for natural gas, warmer weather looks set to put pressure on the fuel. That's good news for long-term investors, though.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/29

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

McMoRan Drowning in Davy Jones’ Locker

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

An Energy Success Story Under the Sea

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy services firm Cameron International continues to prove it has what it takes through a series of big offshore deals and ventures.

2 Energy MLPs for Avoiding Mideast Volatility

By Bryan Perry
Hamas and Israel have a tenuous ceasefire. Here's how to keep energy dividends arriving in your mailbox no matter what happens in that volatile region.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/26

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/20

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Red Flags Keep Flapping at Weatherford

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its tax accounting woes are taking an increasing toll, adding to the damage as the oil services sector is getting slammed by the natural gas glut.

The Hammer Comes Down on BP

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A plea deal involving a record fine and manslaughter charges for four BP workers involved in the Deepwater Horizon disaster might shut the criminal books, but the legal drama is far from over.

5 Funds to Play U.S. Oil Dominance

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

Profit From Energy’s Middlemen

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

Energy Investors: Flee Argentina Posthaste

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Argentina's seizure of Chevron's assets is just another stark reminder of the country's dangerous tilt toward outsiders.
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