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)

Buy This Natural Gas Stock on a Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Encana Corp. issued a strong long-term buy signal but is somewhat overbought at current levels. Get the buy price for ECA.

Exxon Makes Another Forward-Looking Move

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon's $2 billion deal with Denbury Resources for Bakken shale oil reserves will help it both offset low gas prices now and build future oil output.

Now, Natural Gas Liquids Are Overflowing

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The same dynamics that slammed dry gas prices earlier are at it again in what was just recently a far more profitable sector.

Worldwide Coal Slide Still Setting Up a Buy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coal continues to get pounded across the globe, but it still makes up a large piece of the energy pie. The time to jump in may be just around the corner.

Three Big E&P Buys Outside the Majors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three exploration & production players may not be the biggest ones out there, but they still look poised to bring in some big returns for investors.

2 Energy MLPs With High Octane Yields

By Bryan Perry
Both SandRidge Mississippian Trust and SandRidge Permian Trust are high-quality energy assets providing tax-advantaged income with yields over 11%.

The EU’s Gazprom Headache

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
An antitrust probe of the Russian energy giant shows how much Europe is playing from weakness. Yet, the dispute could prove beneficial to some U.S. firms.

All Eyes on Canada for Next Big Shale Play

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
EnCana is trying to cash in on the untapped shale opportunities in Alberta Canada's Duvernay region.

Shell Gets Serious About China’s Shale

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shell has made the first move to cash in on China's untapped energy potential, investing boatloads of money in the emerging market.

Chevron Could Be Plotting a HUGE Buyout

By Jeff Reeves
Chevron is sitting on a giant pile of cash -- possibly a sign that it's looking for a giant buyout?

Tropical Storm Isaac Spells Energy Trouble

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hurricane Isaac is expected to be at least a Category 1 and a disaster to the Gulf area -- and energy production and prices.

Short-Term Hedges for Your Energy Bets

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Long-term, prices will surely climb given the eventual need for more energy. But first, a drop is more likely. Here's how to prepare yourself.

Is Chesapeake Crawling Back?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the near term, ongoing asset sales have helped it avert the worst. The long-term outlook is another story: The company is still loaded with risk.

BP: An Energy Giant That’s Shriveling Fast

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its asset sell-offs -- not just wind farms, refineries and gas stations, but now also proven reserves -- have clearly reached dangerous proportions.

4 Energy Logistics Players to Move Into

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Getting that oil and gas where it's needed is a profitable business, and these logistics and pipeline companies stand out as solid dividend payers.

An Ever-Darker Outlook for Coal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A string of second-quarter earnings reports confirm the industry is in the grip of a long-term squeeze. Further consolidation seems quite likely.

National Oilwell Varco Adds to Its Arsenal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its $2.5 billion deal for Robbins & Myers gives it more weapons -- and not just in oilfield services where it's already a giant. NOV gets access to new markets.

Dividends Not Enough for Natural Gas Play

By Jeff Reeves
Enerplus may have a high-yielding dividend, but nothing else about the stock makes it a good pick -- even if you're already on board.

Buy OKE for Long-term Growth and Dividends

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Integrated energy company ONEOK Inc. reversed following minor profit-taking with a buy signal. Get the target for OKE.
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