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.

If You Can’t Get Stock News in Your Own Language, RUN!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It's hard enough to keep tabs on looming threats to stocks here in the U.S. Trying to cherry-pick emerging-market ADRs can be a nightmare.

The Four G’s of Investment Are Going Great

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The four G's of investing are perennial strong stores of value. Here are some good ways to get in on these basic holdings.

2 Energy MLPs With High Octane Yields

By Bryan Perry
Both SandRidge Mississippian Trust and SandRidge Permian Trust are high-quality energy assets providing tax-advantaged income with yields over 11%.

The EU’s Gazprom Headache

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
An antitrust probe of the Russian energy giant shows how much Europe is playing from weakness. Yet, the dispute could prove beneficial to some U.S. firms.

Coal Can’t Dig Its Way Out

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Coal stocks continue to get battered on slack demand and cheaper prices. Furthermore, investors shouldn't expect these conditions to change anytime soon.

Time to Dive Into Downstream MLPs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
This high-dividend-paying structure isn't just for pipelines anymore. Refiners such as Tesoro and HollyFrontier are also prime opportunities for income seekers.

An Investment in a Higher Power

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
InvestorPlace contributor James Brumley chatted with Canada Lithium, North America's only producer of battery-grade lithium, and learned more about the company.

Shell Gets OK to Drill in Artic, Could Begin Next Week

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Royal Dutch Shell has received federal approval to begin preliminary construction on drilling wells off Alaska's northwest coast as the end of the season looms.

Gas Prices Jump in Time for Labor Day Weekend

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disruptions from Hurricane Isaac sent gas prices soaring just in time for the Labor Day weekend, but will likely fall as production resumes in the Gulf.

Shell Gets Serious About China’s Shale

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shell has made the first move to cash in on China's untapped energy potential, investing boatloads of money in the emerging market.

Chevron Could Be Plotting a HUGE Buyout

By Jeff Reeves
Chevron is sitting on a giant pile of cash -- possibly a sign that it's looking for a giant buyout?

Short-Term Hedges for Your Energy Bets

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Long-term, prices will surely climb given the eventual need for more energy. But first, a drop is more likely. Here's how to prepare yourself.

Is Chesapeake Crawling Back?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the near term, ongoing asset sales have helped it avert the worst. The long-term outlook is another story: The company is still loaded with risk.

Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.

Turn Pump Pain Into Profit With Exxon Mobil

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a long call play that could pay off in October, given Exxon Mobil's recent break above a resistance point and the likelihood for continued upside.

Should You Buy Tech Because It’s Trustworthy — or Sell Oil Because It’s Not?

By Jeff Reeves
Investors would be wise to pay attention to a recently released poll ranking the industries viewed most (and least) favorably by the American public.

BP: An Energy Giant That’s Shriveling Fast

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its asset sell-offs -- not just wind farms, refineries and gas stations, but now also proven reserves -- have clearly reached dangerous proportions.

4 Energy Logistics Players to Move Into

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Getting that oil and gas where it's needed is a profitable business, and these logistics and pipeline companies stand out as solid dividend payers.

An Ever-Darker Outlook for Coal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A string of second-quarter earnings reports confirm the industry is in the grip of a long-term squeeze. Further consolidation seems quite likely.
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