Oil

How to Play a Shaky Energy Sector in the Second Half

Energy prices and stocks got beaten down in recent months and the coming quarter may not provide any relief. Still, uncertainty could mean a buying opportunity.

Will Oil Prices Break $100?

The string of higher lows for oil proxy U.S. Oil Fund bodes well for the commodity to have a shot at hitting the $100/barrel level, though it's hardly a sure thing.

Make a Move on Construction Firm MasTec

Little-known MasTec is a buy as the company continues to expand into the pipeline space, rack up contracts and blow earnings out of the water.

The Market’s in for a Crude Awakening

Improving technicals are helping to strengthen the resolve of oil bulls. Consider this put trade on USO to play off a possible breakout.

BP Adds More ‘Northern Exposure’

High royalty rates have kept E&P firms away from Alaska's abundant natural resources. But now that rates are falling, BP is jumping back in head-first.

Where Will Gasoline Prices Go From Here?

Driving season is upon us, but we haven't seen the rise in gas prices we might have expected. It may be on the horizon -- here's what to watch for.

The Utica Is Quite ‘Gassy’ … And That’s OK

The Utica was touted to bring in $500 billion for the energy industry, but so far has come up short on shale oil. Can natural gas reserves save its investors?

Valero’s Retail Spinoff Is Worth Watching

Oil refineries like Valero are opting to close or spin off their retail operations to streamline profits. But while VLO might not want CST Brands, investors should.

Drill Into Oil States’ Looming REIT Play

Shares of Oil States jumped after two hedge funds announced a sizable stake in the company. But investors could see even more gains via a REIT spinoff.

Don’t Miss Out on the Barge Bonanza

Barges might be outdated, slow-moving boats, but because of America's growing energy output, they can put investors on the fast track to profits.

Transocean’s Dive Into Deepwater Is Paying Off

Transocean’s latest earnings report highlights just how the company’s shift towards deepwater is paying off and how that focus will pay off over the long run.

6 Ways to Play the Bigger and Badder Bakken

Latest numbers show that the massive Bakken Shale formation holds nearly double the energy originally thought. Here's how to lock in some of the coming profits.

3 High-Yield Oil Stocks to Pump Out Profits

If you believe a recovery is in the works, the energy sector might not be a bad place to look. These three stocks will provide juicy dividends while you wait.

Facebook Backs Keystone Pipeline: Should You Care?

Could the backlash over Facebook's indirect support of the Keystone Pipeline affect shares of the company? Probably not.

Calument a Stock to Buy on the Fracking Boom

Finding companies that fly under the radar while delivering outstanding results is an investors dream, and here's one taking advantage in the fracking industry

3 Picks to Cash In on the Energy Sector’s Checkered Cabs

Snatch up one of these three companies focused on shuttling workers from shore to oil rigs; the "Checkered Cab" niche that is actually quite profitable.

3 Ways to Put Your Money to Work Right Now

Bottom line: Trim your stock allocation, and buy only defensive names that are genuinely undervalued.

No Reason to Buy Exxon on This ‘Beat’

The company's better-than-expected earnings report was the result of financial engineering, not real growth -- this stock is a sell until further notice.

Where Are the World’s Best Market Returns?

So far this year, Ghana has rocketed to eye-popping returns. Of course, there are other promising -- and a bit more developed -- markets out there too.