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)

How to Play a Pop in Natural Gas Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 25, 2012

Chesapeake's decision to cut output could finally give natural gas prices a reason to rise, and could give investors an opening to invest in the sector.

Energy Stocks Get a Jolt — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Jan 23, 2012

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) announces major cutbacks in natural gas production, sending gas and coal producers higher Monday.

Play the Unloved Land Drilling Stocks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2012

Land drilling stocks haven't seen the same success as their E&P brethren, but they should. Stocks like Patterson-UTI present tempting opportunities.

Are Dividend Payers the New Growth Stocks?

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2012

These days, investors can enjoy both growth and a dividend in the same stock, with telecom, utilities and health care generally offering the highest yields.

As Oil Prices Trend, Tap This Driller for Energy Gains

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2012

Drill for options gains in oil and natural gas driller/producer WFT.

Ecopetrol, Colombia’s Quiet Energy Giant

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 21, 2012

Little known in the U.S., this formerly state-owned company is now a fully integrated oil conglomerate -- and it's on fire.

EPD Keeps Profits Flowing to Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 20, 2012

A dividend increase, strong fundamentals and technicals make Enterprise Products Partners a buy. Get the target.

5 Energy Stocks in Need of a Jolt

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 19, 2012

The energy sector is set for rapid growth. However, these five companies have not been on the receiving end of high returns in the past year.

Look to Natural Gas as the Future Fuel of America

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Jan 18, 2012

The increasing substitution of natural gas for oil is just starting to emerge and will offer great opportunities for long-term investors.

3 Ways to Play the Shale Pipeline Boom

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2012

While TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline sits in limbo, investors who search the shale will find a few energy stocks primed for growth.

Why Energy Will Be the No. 1 Trend in 2012

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 9, 2012

This is the first time in 62 years that the U.S. is a net energy exporter. Here's what is fueling the shift and which companies to buy to profit from it.

Playing the Shale Energy Landgrab

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2012

Booming foreign interest in domestic reserves is creates big opportunity. Here are several ways you can tap into this energy gold rush.

10 Low-Powered Energy Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 6, 2012

Energy prices have been rising over the winter months to meet the needs of freezing citizens. However, these 10 energy companies are feeling no warmth.

Vanguard: An Energy Stock Leading the Way

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 29, 2011

Vanguard Natural Resource's oil and gas reserves and output are leaping, it has sharp management -- and it yields over 8%.

Investors Need to Dig Into the Bakken Shale

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 20, 2011

The huge oil deposits in North Dakota and Montana could be portfolio-changing investments for those who bet early on the right players.

Natural Gas Stocks: An Upside-Heavy Sector for 2012

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 16, 2011

Natural gas is set up to eventually overtake coal as the world's No. 2 used fuel. Long-term investors could look smart browsing through this sector's stocks.