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.

The Worsening Stink at Chesapeake Energy

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The run of sordid news shows a management that just doesn't get it. But is the stock finally worth a look at its fresh 52-week low?

Italy’s Eni: Don’t Overlook This Energy Giant

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its big deals with Russia and China are creating a promising future, and investors who ignore that are missing out on a great opportunity.

Should I Buy Exxon Mobil? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil's performance of late has been less than spectacular -- should investors stay away, or are better times ahead?

Energy Transfer Expansion Plans Include Sunoco Purchase

By InvestorPlace Staff
Energy Transfer Partners LP will buy Sunoco for $5.3 billion adding to their pipeline and asset holdings while continuing Sun's exit from the refinery business

Energy Independence: The Secret Weapon of Seismic Data

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy & production players are going to the ends of earth to tap new sources of supply. To find these unconventional reserves, they need companies like this one.

My Big Contrarian Bet on Coal

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sometimes, investors tend to lose their minds and overdo something -- and right now, that something is beating up coal stocks. Here's two primed for a rebound.

Exxon Mobil: Q1 Profits Fall, Q2 Dividend Rises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
ExxonMobil’s first-quarter earnings fell 11%, missing analysts’ forecasts, while revenue rose and oil and natural gas production slid.

Why $100 Oil Is the New $80

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Political instability in the Mideast will continue to add a premium of around $20 per barrel to what oil prices would be based on supply and demand.

A Low-Cost ETF for Playing Energy MLPs

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Global X MLP is a new fund comprising energy sector master limited partnerships whose 0.45% fee is half that of rivals.

10 Ways to Play the Fracking Boom

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
From Big Oil stocks to a number of small M&A prospects, investors have a litany of U.S. options to play.

Don’t Count Out Oilfield Services Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Opportunities remain for at least five years despite the glut of natural gas. And these two picks could be good plays for investors with a long-time horizon.

First Solar Turns to Catch Shifting Rays

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company plans to focus on developing solar power plants and offering services to utilities rather than just selling solar panels.

3 Oil and Gas Plays Gasping at the Pump

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
While oil and gas prices continue to go up, these three players in the energy sector are having trouble following the lead, and may not be right for you now.

What Traders Can Expect in the Week Ahead

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Anticipate a volatile market as big events shape the tape.

Energy Independence: Boosting LNG Exports

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. will become more self-reliant by becoming a top natural gas exporter. The Sabine LNG export terminal approval is one of the first major steps in making that happen.

Cry for Me, Argentina

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Argentina's latest action to seize control of YPF likely won't derail the country's economy -- but it has derailed investor interest in Argentine stocks.

Exxon’s First-Mover Edge in the Arctic

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its deal with Russia’s Rosneft provides access to nearly 90 billion barrels of oil equivalent in the Arctic Ocean and the Black Sea.

Corporate Clowning Clips Chesapeake

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake Energy might be considered a long-term value -- the problem is, CEO Aubrey McClendon is a long-term problem.

10 Energy Giants to Uplug From Your Portfolio

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Electric utility suppliers are seeing margins squeezed, and oil services firms are still spending monies to explore. These ten energy stocks are sale candidates
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