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.

Transocean Earnings Beat Masks Long-Term Problems

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Tranocean earnings beat hides some pretty ugly warts. RIG stock still is in trouble.

Don’t Sleep on Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Royal Dutch Shell earnings were nothing to scream about, sure ... but the BG buyout should do wonders for RDS stock.

SolarCity: The Outlook for SCTY Stock Is Partly Cloudy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sure, the Q2 SolarCity earnings report showed more growth in several areas, but as long as profits remain so elusive, SCTY stock will be a dangerous game.

XOM Stock: Exxon Earnings Won’t Be Pretty

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's all about oil prices in the latest earnings report for XOM stock. And things may not be too pretty for Exxon.

3 Big Energy Dividends That Could Be on the Chopping Block

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lower oil prices equal lower cash flows for many companies -- and that could translate into lower (or suspended) dividends for many energy stocks.

5 Energy Stocks That Goldman Sachs Believes Are Buyout Bait

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Goldman Sachs predicts that if big oil companies were to ease their hunger pangs, these five energy stocks would be the main targets.

Should You Buy Chevron Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (CVX)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron (CVX) is a great company, but it's not without issues. Here's 3 pros and 3 cons to help you make an informed decision on Chevron stock.

Natural Gas: 3 Ways to Play America’s New Electricity Titan

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Natural gas has finally overtaken coal in electricity generation. Here are 3 stocks to play the current trend.

5 Bargain Energy Stocks to Buy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five bargain energy stocks haven't exactly been the belles of the ball over the past year. Well ... that was then. This is now.

Q2 Earnings Season Won’t Be as Ugly as Headlines Suggest

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After stripping out the catastrophe that is the energy sector, estimated second-quarter earnings and sales growth isn't half bad.

Why Natural Gas Stocks Will Get Hot Again

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think coal is the real winner in the Supreme Court's EPA decision? Think again. Natural gas stocks will be the biggest beneficiaries.

5 Energy Stocks That Could Double in 5 Years

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The whole energy sector could be poised for a rebound in coming years. These five energy stocks are among the most potent.

3 Big MLPs to Buy for Big Dividends

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
MLPs are great buys in times of oil price volatility -- like now -- because there’s very little commodity price risk. Here are three MLPs for your portfolio.

3 Energy Stocks That Don’t Rely on Cheap Oil

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some energy stocks are still thriving in the era of cheap oil. Here's three of the best that investors can buy today.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Natural Gas Fund (UNG)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Natural gas prices appear to have bottomed, according to our metrics. To take advantage of that, my recommendation today is a UNG trade.

6 Small-Cap Energy Stocks to Buy Today

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're looking for some potential pop in the oil patch, look no further than these six small-cap energy stocks.

The Energy M&A Boom Is On! Play It With These Oil ETFs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
M&A activity in the energy space is rising, and oil ETFs are the way to play it. These two funds offer the best chance to find winners.

4 T. Boone Pickens Oil Stocks to Buy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Legendary oil man T. Boone Pickens made a few aggressive, attractive investments in oil stocks last quarter. Here are some future winners from TBP's most recent 13F.

The Best Stocks for Oil’s Robot Takeover

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for the best stocks in the oil patch? Firms that can save drillers money -- such as automation and robotics firms -- are going to be the real winners.
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