Natural Gas Stocks and Utilities

The stock market appears to be driven by natural gas, making natural gas companies stable investments with great returns. New fracking technologies, combined with a new gas deal between China and Russia, has put the natural gas industry in prime position to explode. Of the various ways to invest in natural gas, a few of the best include Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) and Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB).

Natural Gas Utilities Sector Quote (CIX: MSECTOR912)

Daily Oil News: American Gas Hits $3.93

The price of fuel sold in the United States continues to climb -- with market factors portending further escalation.

3 Stocks To Build Wealth Long Term

These stocks have been winners for decades and will continue to be winners for years to come.

Coal Is a Bargain for the Patient

Unlike in the U.S, where utilities are switching to cheap natural gas, global demand for coal isn't shrinking. And this ETF is now priced right.

3 Oil Majors That Are Best Bets for Natural Gas

Exxon may be out front in terms of natural gas investments for the future, but Chevron and Shell are close behind.

Rex Tillerson’s Exxon: Always Prepared

Rex Tillerson is a company vet who's steeped in oil but sees natural gas playing a major role in the future. Under his watch, XOM has performed admirably.

Is This the Spark Green Vehicles Need?

Obama's 'All-of-the-above' alternative fuels push is raising hopes. But even if Congress approves, it'll be years before companies see the benefits.

Coal Stocks: Don’t Get Burned

They're down so hard, is up the only direction from here? Not necessarily. Use these charts as a guide before considering a trade.

Why Chemical Makers Love Cheap Natural Gas

They can make plastics with it for far less than rivals that use a petroleum base, so they'll have a significant advantage for years to come.

Linn Energy to Buy BP Natural Gas Holdings

Linn Energy LLC is acquiring one of BP's recently auctioned production holdings, and stands to make substantial return from the investment.

Top Nat Gas Stock Continues Its Climb

Enterprise Products Partners is ‘stair-stepping’ in a long-term advance. Get the target for EPD.

How to Play the Potential of LNG Exports

The U.S. is set to capitalize on a growing thirst for liquefied natural gas. Here's a couple stocks that could benefit from the trend.

For Oil & Gas Players, a New Fracking ETF

ETF issuer Van Eck recently unveiled a new fund that could appeal to a variety of energy investors. We break it down.

7 Energy Equipment Stocks Getting No Love

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.

Energy Expectations for February

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.

Old Fuel Source Lighting Way for Long-Term Energy Investors

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

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

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

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.

How Oil Can Save Natural Gas

If oil prices keep marching higher -- especially because of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East -- demand for alternatives like gas will climb.