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.

Energy Independence: Natural Gas for Cars

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
As transportation fuels, CNG and LNG solve a lot of problems -- if the problems of converting to them can be solved. Progress is being made.

Energy Independence: First, the Pipelines

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Suddenly, America is closer to being self-sufficient. But this goal will remain out of reach until the infrastructure is built. Investors, take note.

Trading El Paso’s Uptrend With Covered Calls

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
El Paso is fundamentally and technically strong, making it a could candidate for a short-term covered call.

Picking Winners in Energy, Oil, and Financials

By Bryan Perry
Recent economic data, European activities, and oil price changes have led to strong buying opportunities for savvy investors

Should You Bet on the Icahn-CVR Bout?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
While "activist" investor Carl Icahn continues to step up his hostile bid for CVR Energy (CVI), investors are left guessing at the future.

Canada’s Clash of Pipeline Titans

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The ever-escalating battle pitting Enbridge against TransCanada is a must-follow for investors. Here's who has the upper hand now.

What’s Wrong With Exxon Mobil?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
During the economic recovery, Exxon Mobil has produced diminutive returns compared to its integrated oil brethren. Will things get better for investors?

Beware of These Natural Gas Victims

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Falling prices amid a growing glut are spreading lots of pain, and not just among nat gas and coal stocks. Here are three other sectors getting slammed.

Capitalize on the EPA’s Coal Crackdown

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stricter emission rules most likely will force coal companies to make up for lost demand through exports -- and plenty of countries are buying.

3 Energy ETFs to Offset Higher Pump Prices

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The most direct way to hedge against your own expenditures at the pump is to invest directly in gasoline. Here are three ways to do that.

Total’s North Sea Leak Should Chill Investors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The costs are rising quickly as the possible damages mount. Total's troubled Elgin well is looking more and more like a BP-style disaster.

Why You Must Sell or Short Solar Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solar is a sucker's bet, unless you're short. The technology is simply too expensive and too reliant on government subsidies just to get folks to consider it.

Geothermal Is Heating Up

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Ormat Technologies is a great bet on this fast-growing energy source.

Why PetroChina Belongs in Your Portfolio

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Chinese oil company's hot growth -- and state backing -- can't be ignored. Its energy-assets buying binge ensures years of rising output ahead.

Burgeoning Exxon about to Pop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Energy stocks are due for a comeback. Here's one way to trade this trend with a bullish options spread.

4 Stocks With Juicy Yields From Booming LNG Exports

By Bryan Perry
Liquified natural gas burns clean and is inexpensive to move. These 4 stocks are an excellent way to play in this growing energy sector market.

2 Investments That Break Away From the Herd

By Richard Band
It's possible that too much money is now flowing into too few big company names. But look beyond that herd mentality to possible breakouts in the oil sector.

Daily Oil News: BP Claims U.S. Covered Up 2010 Spill

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Oil giant claims U.S. is withholding evidence -- and maintains the federal government covered up over 80,000 industrial intelligence documents.

Drill for Profits in These 7 Oil & Gas Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Oil and gas stocks should always profit when prices and demand are high, and these seven stocks prove the point.
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