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.

Oil Prices Won’t Stay Down for Long

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The global demand for oil is picking up speed, and everyone wants in on the action.

Why the Carnage Isn’t Over

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A retest or break of last week’s lows now looks likely before we head higher.

Petrohawk Stock Holders Will Never Get a Better Deal – Sell Now!

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
When the Dow 634 points, Petrohawk Energy NYSE:HK stayed firm thanks to a buyout bid by BHP Billiton NYSE:BHP. It will never get better than this - so sell!

3 Midstream Oil and Gas MLPs to Buy for the Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Play the oil and gas industry without all the fuel-price volatility by investing in master limited partnerships -- with attractive dividend yields to boot.

Southern Company’s Nuclear Reactor Plan Clears First Hurdles

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Southern Company's nuclear reactor designs recently passed muster, but construction approval still is likely to be delayed until 2012.

Why Northern Oil And Gas’ Recent Earnings Miss Isn’t So Bad

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
While NOG repeatedly has had problems meeting analysts' expectations, the company is worth a chance as a growth stock.

SM Energy Can Put Pep in Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
SM Energy's rapid growth and low valuation are positives, but riskier balance sheet could hurt if economy declines.

Emerson Electric Is a Grounded Stock

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
EMR released a strong -- but not overwhelming -- earnings report, but the company lacks oomph needed to accelerate growth.

3 Top Performing ETFs for Beginners

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
These three sectors provide ETF investors with the perfect amount of diversity.

Two Oil Stocks to Soothe Your Debt Ceiling Anxiety

By Richard Band
Oil has rallied off the June lows with Occidental Petroleum and Canadian Oil Sands offering great buys for bargain hunters

3 Places to Put Your Money Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Commodities are one of the few areas providing consistently positive returns. Here are three to consider.

S&P 500 Could Hit 1,370 Soon

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a consolidation day, yesterday’s rally favors higher levels over the next few weeks.

The 2 Most Important Sectors to the Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
If financials and energy can keep moving in the right direction, the market should continue higher.

E Trade, Cintas Among Winners for Flat S&P 500

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Citadel announces intentions to sell holdings in E Trade, sending ETFC stock up about $2.

Can Stocks Continue Their Rally?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bulls mustered up the fire power to turn the charts back up – for now.

WebMD Recovers as Hasbro Transforms Down

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Trading Led By WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW).

Anadarko Petroleum Fueling Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
APC, one of the largest independent players in the oil and natural gas exploration and production business, is getting ready to push through resistance near $81.

Petrohawk, Clorox Jump on Huge Buyouts

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday stocks led by Petrohawk Energy (NYSE: HK), Clorox (NYSE: CLX), and Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL).

Customers May Hate Pepco, But Investors Find a Lot To Love

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
While customers may rank PEPCO NYSE:POMas the most hated company in America, investors are raking in the profits from a company that is teetering on the line between pain and profitability.
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