Oil

ConocoPhillips Wins Dividend Battle Vs. Chevron, Exxon

Restructuring, including spinning off refining operations and selling Lukoil has allowed ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) to increase profitability.

How to Profit From Oil’s Likely Rise in 2012

Forecasting oil prices is a crapshoot, but one company -- Brazil's Petrobras -- could do well no matter happens in Europe and the global economy.

Valero Fuels up for an Early 2012 Run

Expect VLO to move back toward the 200-day moving average of $24.50 by June expiration. Get the trade.

Investors Need to Dig Into the Bakken Shale

The huge oil deposits in North Dakota and Montana could be portfolio-changing investments for those who bet early on the right players.

4 Energy Plays That Don’t Need an Army

As the Iraq War draws to a close, our government needs to think about how it will expand its domestic onshore energy policy.

Dreary Day for Gold, Oil — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Gold breaks through its key $1,600 per ounce level

The Secret Oil Stock That’s a Must-Buy

Most people this side of the Atlantic haven't heard of this energy company, but after its last few big oil finds, you'll want to keep this little-known stock on your radar.

The Hottest Sector for 2012: Energy

These 10 energy stocks are poised to show great growth in 2012, thanks to a robust outlook for sector.

5 Small-Cap Buys With Large Potential

Small cap stocks can be very risky, but very rewarding. These 5 do everything from mining to groceries -- and they can deliver big profits.

Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for December

Louis Navellier's top five emerging growth stocks for December include standouts such as Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Hansen Natural Corp.

5 Big Oil Stocks to Buy

The world's addiction to crude isn't about to go away anytime soon, so an investment in big oil is the way to go.

Top Buys for the Novice Investor

If you're a new investor wondering which stocks to buy first, these three names are a great place to start.

Transocean’s Tide May Finally Be Rising

Transocean got some needed good news this week, including an upgraded recommendation. But, here's what it still has to prove to shareholders.

COG Cranking Higher Into Year-End

I'm looking for COG to take out resistance at the $89.50 zone to go even higher.

Safe Plays in ‘Unsafe’ Oil and Gas

To meet future demand, energy companies have turned to unconventional sources of production -- and investors who bet on these finds could be handsomely rewarded. Here are the best ways to do so safely.

Expect These 5 Commodity Stocks to Soar

Oil, natural gas, chemicals and metals have all hit hot streaks in 2011. Expect more of the same in the new year, and play the trend with these five companies.

Crude Dip a Put Seller’s Delight

The United States Oil Fund (USO) has weathered the latest market freefall with its uptrend intact so far. Check out this solid oil ETF option play.

3 Stocks That Will Weather a 2012 Recession

Make these three defensive picks to help ride out an increasingly likely market slump in 2012.

Drill Into Oil Services to Play Rising Energy Prices

Oil's current rise to over $100 a barrel and long-term energy-demand trends all bode well for the oil services sector. Here's where to place your bets.