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Energy consists of substances or elements that create power for everyday uses, such as oil, light, electricity, or wind. Not all energy is made the same, however. Energy from crude oil can emit harmful emissions, while electricity offers a much cleaner source of power. Tesla is leading the way in creating minimal amounts of emissions with its electric vehicles, while Exxon Mobil harnesses emissions-emitting oil to power internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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3 Energizing Small-Cap Picks

Major energy producers might get more attention, but small-cap E&P firms have the potential for much more explosive returns. Here are three picks in the space.

Do the Drop-Down Dance With Spectra Energy

Spectra Energy has agreed to drop down all of its remaining U.S. transmission and storage assets to its MLP, which should have investors doing a victory dance.

Expect a Very Uncomfortable Summer if This Happens

A further penetration of the support lines could break the intermediate trendlines.

Dividend Stocks: The Best Dips to Buy Now

High-yielding investments have lost their froth since late May, when "QE Infinity" began to appear infinite no more. Now, some are attractive buys ... but not all.

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.

Don’t Get Burned by Solar: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

This week, we look at at ways to bundle General Electric and Williams-Sonoma, as well as dividend, clean energy and financial stocks.

High Volatility May Create Buying Opportunity This Week

Investors may want to go after high-yielding utility stocks that have taken a beating.

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move.

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?

Plenty of Sunshine Left on Solar Stocks

Goldman Sachs might be late to the game in touting the solar sector's prospects, but it's certainly not wrong.

Did the Fed Actually Achieve Its Goal?

The market may finally be able to make it on its own, and a strong economy could launch stocks into the next leg of the bull market.

Looking for Retirement Income? Stay Away From Utes Right Now

The popular defensive sector -- high dividends and all -- still isn't appealing enough to justify its high price right now.

5 Energy Stocks With the T. Boone Pickens Stamp of Approval

T. Boone Pickens is one of the leading -- and outspoken -- authorities on energy, making his BP Capital hedge fund's 13-F a potential treasure trove of investing ideas.

Tiffany & Co. Sparkles: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: Tiffany posts solid earnings thanks in part to its Gatsby collection. Also, find out why FirstEnergy sold off.

Will You Miss the Biggest Stock Market Advance of Your Lifetime?

A major new bull market is under way, and like all others, it is being met with disbelief.

Don’t Expect Utilities to Stay Defensive During a Downturn

The utilities sector is richly valued and populated by nervous investors looking for 'bond proxies,' which may prevent it from outperforming during the next downturn.

Have We Seen the Highs for the Summer?

My guess is that the market will turn lower but hold at the support line of the bull channel.

3 Ways to Cash In on the Chemical Industry’s Building Binge

A domestic chemical facility building binge not seen in decades is underway and should boost firms that do the heavy-lifting, as well as their shareholders.

Mixed Messages Spook Investors — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The Fed minutes' revelation of apparent dissent among Bernanke and other members turned a positive morning into broader losses for the major indices.