Oil

Keystone or Not, the Big Winner Is Canada

Canada is moving quickly to ramp up construction of a pipeline to its West Coast to facilitate exports to energy-hungry China.

Play the Percentages with Schlumberger Puts

In the past, when SLB couldn't break past resistance, it has declined shortly afterward.

3 Shipping Stocks With Suspect Dividends

Their listed yields are impressive, but given the serious problems these companies face, investors are likely to be disappointed.

2 Brazilians Heading Up and 2 to Avoid

Emerging-markets valuations have made an extraordinary V-shaped move in the last six months, yet Brazil still looks almost as cheap as it did back in…

3 Ways To Profit From Keystone’s Demise

The rejection could be a boon to other oil transporters -- and to Keystone's builder -- if the pipeline wins approval next year. And many expect it will.

How Oil Can Save Natural Gas

If oil prices keep marching higher -- especially because of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East -- demand for alternatives like gas will climb.

Halliburton: Solid Earnings, Mixed Outlook

Material, labor and logistics costs could rise, but overall, energy stocks are a screaming buy. The ride will be bumpy, the trend is solidly up.

As Oil Prices Trend, Tap This Driller for Energy Gains

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

Profit from China’s Insatiable Thirst for Power

Investing in Chinese companies can be tricky. Here are some best bets to play in Chinese oil, coal, and electric utilities.

5 Energy Stocks in Need of a Jolt

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

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

Avoid the Margin-Squeezed Refiners

As U.S. benchmark WTI oil rises more closely the normally much costlier Brent crude, refining is getting less profitable.

Italian Energy Company Pays Bigger Dividend than Exxon

An Italian energy giant with an even larger payout than Exxon Mobil, this European blue chip is ripe for the picking.

Why Energy Will Be the No. 1 Trend in 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

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

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.

Energy Investing Amid Iran’s Military Threats

Here's how you can position your investments to stay ahead of the turmoil Iran is spreading in the oil markets.

BP Won’t Ever Get $42 Billion From Halliburton

After all, Halliburton’s market cap is only $31 billion, and it has just $2 billion in cash. A far smaller settlement is more likely.

Vanguard: An Energy Stock Leading the Way

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