Oil

3 Oil Stocks to Make Volatility Your Friend

Market volatility is part of investing, and understanding trends and your individual portfolio the key. For now, look to these three oil stocks as bargains

Investing in Iraq’s Oil Rebirth

With the country finally undergoing a massive rebound in oil production, now's the time to explore opportunities to profit from it. Here are several.

Market Correction Sows Seeds for Short Volatility Plays

Rather than fearing the 'V' word, look for opportunities. For instance, a little volatility will help create short put plays in the U.S. Oil Fund ETF.

Why Delta’s Oil Refinery May Not Have Wings

Trying to ensure a more plentiful and cheaper fuel supply is a bold move, but there's a lot of devilish stuff in the complex arrangement's details.

A Big-Rig Energy Play Yielding 8.5%

The only stocks almost as good as a direct oil play are oil service companies. And this Bermuda-based oil service company yields a whopping 8.5%.

Jobs Jar the Markets — Friday’s IP Market Recap

A Labor Department jobs report showed slower job creation than was hoped, sending the market into a tailspin for the entire trading session.

Energy Independence: The Gulf’s Growing Role

Largely ignored after the BP disaster, the Gulf is back and becoming more important -- for the country and for investors.

What the Oil Majors’ Earnings Reveal

In a mixed quarter, refining clearly remains a sore point even as production profits continue apace. Expect the same to hold for smaller firms as well.

Sunoco’s Buyout Could Boost Pump Prices

The deal accelerates a trend that could hit the East Coast especially hard. See what it means for investors -- and consumers.

Italy’s Eni: Don’t Overlook This Energy Giant

Its big deals with Russia and China are creating a promising future, and investors who ignore that are missing out on a great opportunity.

Energy Transfer Expansion Plans Include Sunoco Purchase

Energy Transfer Partners LP will buy Sunoco for $5.3 billion adding to their pipeline and asset holdings while continuing Sun's exit from the refinery business

Energy Independence: The Secret Weapon of Seismic Data

Energy & production players are going to the ends of earth to tap new sources of supply. To find these unconventional reserves, they need companies like this one.

Shell and Unilever — Two Game-Changers to Buy

Shell and Unilever are strategically positioned to take advantage of market opportunities in the oil and gas and consumer markets, respectively.

Exxon Mobil: Q1 Profits Fall, Q2 Dividend Rises

ExxonMobil’s first-quarter earnings fell 11%, missing analysts’ forecasts, while revenue rose and oil and natural gas production slid.

Don’t Count Out Oilfield Services Stocks

Opportunities remain for at least five years despite the glut of natural gas. And these two picks could be good plays for investors with a long-time horizon.

3 Oil and Gas Plays Gasping at the Pump

While oil and gas prices continue to go up, these three players in the energy sector are having trouble following the lead, and may not be right for you now.

What to Glean From Oil Service Providers’ Strong Earnings

Investors left a little surprised by strong results by Halliburton and Schlumberger shouldn't be. Here's why.

Exxon’s First-Mover Edge in the Arctic

Its deal with Russia’s Rosneft provides access to nearly 90 billion barrels of oil equivalent in the Arctic Ocean and the Black Sea.

3 Ways to Play Offshore Drilling’s Rebound

Deepwater exploration and production are staging a comeback.