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.

U.S. to Become Biggest Oil Producer by 2017

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The International Energy Agency has released a report forecasting that the U.S. could surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil producer by 2017.

Exxon’s Move Out of Iraq Is Puzzling

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon has announced that it is selling its 60% stake in the West-Qurna 1 oil field in Iraq, but the timing of the move warrants some head-scratching.

These Stocks Could Jump on Energy M&A

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The energy sector is ripe for consolidation, making Devon, Apache and others potential targets for cash-rich blue-chips.

3 ETFs That Should Thrive in November

By Johnson Research Group
The presidential election muddies the waters, but a few ETFs that traditionally are strong in November also should be helped by some macro factors.

Jack Welch May Be Crazy, But Not When It Comes to Natural Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
He may be outspoken, polarizing and a little nutty, but his bullish attitude towards natural gas is right on the money.

Should I Buy Chevron? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron's been struggling so far this year, but could it still be a promising pick in the long-term? Here are three pros and three cons.

A Far More Muscular Marcellus Shale Beckons

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
New reports peg Marcellus Shale's field's reserves at much higher levels, giving investors more incentive to add the region's top players to their portfolios.

What’s Next for Exxon After Rosneft’s Buy?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon is falling behind in the wake of Rosneft's latest move and thanks to trouble replacing its reserves. Could a buy be next for the integrated energy giant?

The IRS Gives Energy Investors a Gift

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The IRS ruled that income from steam crackers qualify for MLP operating structure -- good news for income investors in general, and these companies specifically.

BP and Rosneft: One Sale, Two Winners

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Russian state-owned oil giant Rosneft has agreed to by BP's stake in its joint venture. That's good news for the seller and could be ever better for the buyer.

Is Canada’s Energy Hotbed Cooling Off?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ottawa's surprise rejection of the Petronas-Progress deal is raising concern that other deals may not go through, either. Is that unwarranted?

Murphy Oil’s Split Should Cheer Investors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spinning off its downstream gasoline marketing operations into a separate company should boost shareholder value, as other such oil company splits have done.

3 Income-Pumping Pipeline Power Players

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yield-hunters would do well to put these MLPs in their scopes. They're proven, stable companies that offer steady dividends and solid total returns.

Buyout Bait in Canada’s Energy Supermarket

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the world's energy majors flock to Canada for resource deals, what firms might be next to get an offer? Here are two good possibilities.

5 Oil Services Buys Beyond the ‘Big Two’

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy investors shouldn't feel stuck choosing between Halliburton and Schlumberger. Here are several other quality oil services stocks you can buy on the cheap.

Should I Buy Halliburton? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company is facing big challenges, but its shares are trading at an attractive valuation. Is there opportunity for investors to get a bargain? Here's our verdict.

Trouble in China for U.S. LNG Exports?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. firms may find that China is meeting its ravenous demand from other, cheaper sources -- like via overland pipelines from Turkmenistan.

How to Play the Progress in Natural Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that we've unlocked an unprecedented amount of natural gas, it's beginning to be used as transportation fuel. Here's how to play that trend.

Beware of the Fallout From a Nuclear Iran

By Bryan Perry
If the U.S. misplays this issue and an Israel-Iran confrontation ensues, energy prices are sure to explode.
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