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.

3 Shocking Energy Trends That Should Scare Investors

By Jeff Reeves
Energy is the lifeblood of the global economy -- so when negative trends start popping up, investors should take notice.

How to Play a Coal Rebound

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coal producers are taking a beating, but some companies, those dealing in metallurgical coal, could benefit from long-term steel-making trends.

7 Energy Equipment Stocks Getting No Love

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
With the U.S. trying to cement its role as a major energy player, there are companies that are doing it right and companies not living up to expectations.

Buy This Viking Energy Powerhouse

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Norwegian energy giant Statoil is growing earnings and reserves, its margins aren't weighed down by refining, and it offers a nice dividend to boot.

How to Celebrate Nuclear Energy’s Big Win

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Approval of two new Southern nuclear reactors doesn't mean plants will start popping up across the U.S. Still, a few nuke stocks look more attractive now.

Make a Big Energy Bet With Russia

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
These Russian plays don't lack for beta, but risk-takers targeting energy have the potential to make a mint through the BRICs giant.

6 High-Yield Plays in Energy

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
These six energy plays come with monster dividend yields -- but some require big risks, and others will need a little time before jumping in.

Is BP Really Back?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The oil giant is certainly profitable, but unresolved Gulf spill liabilities still make BP too risky compared to some of its also-healthy peers.

Shell Is Spending; Investors Should, Too

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shell's recent earnings disappointed, but patient investors will be rewarded when capital expenditures pay off, and reap dividends while they wait.

Energy Expectations for February

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The usual spring uptick in demand for gasoline, plus the Iran oil embargo, means the cost of gas will rise. That's good news for refiners.

Are ETFs Behind the Market’s Shrinking Volume?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Since 2009, trading volume has withered as ETFs have exploded. Is this where all the money is going? The answer may surprise you.

Old Fuel Source Lighting Way for Long-Term Energy Investors

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
If new sources of energy aren’t enough to power the world, we’ll have to invest in companies’ technological advancements that make better use of the old ones.

Clean Fracking, Solid History Makes Halliburton a Must-Buy

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Halliburton is a leader in moving toward clean fracking solutions, benefits from stabilizing natural gas and oil prices and has a solid, long-term history.

What a Marathon Pipeline Spin-Off Would Do

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Marathon Petroleum’s possible pipeline MLP could give investors a steadier performer.

Helix: A Big Play in Oil Safety

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
As deepwater drilling grows, and along with it stricter regulations regarding spills, so will demand for Helix's safety gear.

What’s a Better Buy — Energy Stocks or Partnerships of the Same Name?

By Jeff Reeves
Are income-rich MLPs and energy partnerships better plays than oil and gas stocks of the same name?

7 Fossil Fuel Stocks Stuck In The Mud

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Over the past year, these oil, gas and consumable fuels stocks have been putting up terrible returns. Investors should be wary of them for future investments.

Keystone or Not, the Big Winner Is Canada

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canada is moving quickly to ramp up construction of a pipeline to its West Coast to facilitate exports to energy-hungry China.

Utility ETFs: Nothing Stodgy About Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
If the fragile rebound falters and more exciting plays stall or worsen, you'll be glad you have the dividend income.
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