Oil

Oil Prices Below $90, But for How Long?

Oil has fallen down to below $90 a barrel, raising questions of low long it can last, and whether it's good or bad for the economy.

Market-Watchers, Beware the Pump!

An ascending triangle in unleaded gasoline and a bearish rising wedge in crude oil means a huge spike in gas prices is coming -- likely before Halloween.

Exxon Makes Another Forward-Looking Move

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.

3 Oil Stocks Gushing Dividend Income

Curse 'em at the pump, but profit from their standout payouts. These three stocks are the oil patch's best bets for steady income.

An Oil Patch Play — Via Canadian Banks

They're becoming the go-to firms for all those energy deals, providing not just advice on deals themselves but offering all manner of financial assistance.

Sell the Slippery Slide in Crude

Unsurprisingly, the slippery slide in crude has resulted in renewed demand for option contracts and driven implied volatility higher. Look to sell USO options.

Housing, Oil Take Control — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied from a slow start as housing data improvements led to optimism in the sector, and oil prices fell to one-month lows.

Markets Are Playing a Global Game of Crisis Whack-a-Mole

Spain, China, oil ... as soon as one crisis recedes from the headlines, another threat to the market and economy boils up.

Three Big E&P Buys Outside the Majors

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.

Transocean’s Promising Deep-Water Future

Rig-operator Transocean is increasing its focus on deep-water drilling -- a move that could set the stock back on track.

PXP in Deep Water With Offshore Purchases

Plains Exploration is going to pay BP and Shell more than its market cap for the privilege of entering offshore E&P. Sounds a little crazy.

2 Energy MLPs With High Octane Yields

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

The Best Trades for QE3

The Fed is coming! The Fed is coming! Prepare now by considering these medium-term trades in three areas that will likely rise on the next round of easing.

New Buy Recommendation: BreitBurn Energy Partners

BrietBurn Energy Partners came out with a secondary offering that allows investors to get into this play at a nice discount, and it's worth getting in now.

Shell Gets OK to Drill in Artic, Could Begin Next Week

Royal Dutch Shell has received federal approval to begin preliminary construction on drilling wells off Alaska's northwest coast as the end of the season looms.

Gas Prices Jump in Time for Labor Day Weekend

Disruptions from Hurricane Isaac sent gas prices soaring just in time for the Labor Day weekend, but will likely fall as production resumes in the Gulf.

Overbought Stocks That Could Be in Danger

Stocks have seen a surprising rally in August, but could be ripe for a sell-off in September. Keep an eye on these overbought names that could be in danger.

Chevron Could Be Plotting a HUGE Buyout

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

Hurricane Isaac is expected to be at least a Category 1 and a disaster to the Gulf area -- and energy production and prices.