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New ETFs Tap Alt Energy, Accelerated Growth
An oil-sands fund and a leveraged ETN came to market last week. Here's what you can expect from the newest entrants in the category.
Halliburton’s Gum Problem Creates a Buy
Thanks to a shortage of a key fracking compound -- Halliburton had to slash its margin estimates. Take advantage while the stock is getting a beat down.
The Right Chesapeake to Buy: Midstream Partners
The drama at Chesapeake Energy has resulted in the company having to put prized assets up for sale, including its entire interest in Midstream Partners.
Energy Independence: Fracking’s Downside
Addressing pollution concerns -- particularly about water quality -- is key to the shale boom's success. Our water is as important as our energy. We need both.
Have Airline Stocks Become Defensive?
In what might be a trend, they outperformed in May's down market. It might pay to watch this sector the next time investors hit the "off" switch on risk.
Conoco or Phillips 66: Only One Is a Buy
It has been 25 trading days since ConocoPhillips spun off the refiner. So, is the parent or the spin-off the better investment?
Safer Oil Rigs: A Win-Win
New rules mandating advanced drilling gear mean fewer spills -- and more investment opportunities. One oil services company in particular stands to benefit.
Just Walk Away From Chesapeake
Sure it's cheap, but it also has far too many serious problems -- even if Carl Icahn sees the mess CEO McClendon has made as an opportunity.
BP Mulls Sale of Stake in Russia’s TNK-BP
BP says it has received "unsolicted indications of interest" to purchase its 50% stake in the Russian oil company TNK-BP.
Canada Gets Serious About Energy Exports
It's seizing a rich opportunity to ship natural gas to markets around the Pacific Rim -- and investors can hitch a ride as this business expands.
Surprise! A Cooler Summer for Pump Prices
A confluence of factors has gasoline in retreat, just in time for Americans hitting the road. The prospect of $5 gas is fading, at least for now. Enjoy!
Energy Independence: Fracking the Eagle Ford
The Eagle Ford in South Texas could give Pennsylvania and North Dakota fracking success stories a run for their money. And betting on this vast new energy source could be a portfolio-changing event.
A Canadian Play on Vietnam’s Energy Riches
Talisman is beaten down now, but its long-term potential in Southeast Asia could change that. Forward-looking investors take note.
Can Conoco’s Divide-and-Conquer Plan Win?
Spinning off its refining business to focus exclusively on producing oil and gas, particularly in North America, could be brilliant -- or short-sighted.
Energy Independence: Alaska Heats Up
New technology is giving America's biggest energy player new life -- both onshore and in newly opened Arctic waters. Here's how the region could develop.
Shell, Enerplus Are Cheap Fuel for a Portfolio
Oil and gas stocks appear to be strong plays, and these two stocks, one a driller and one a producer, look to be the best of the bunch today.
Latin America Still Offers Energy Plays
Despite the continent's trend toward nationalization, Brazil's Petrobras and Colombia's Ecopetrol are great buys.
