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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.

Recent Energy Stocks Articles

Profit From Energy’s Middlemen

With U.S. energy independence in sight, pipeline MLPs like Kinder Morgan and Enbridge are seeing dollar signs.

Energy Investors: Flee Argentina Posthaste

Argentina's seizure of Chevron's assets is just another stark reminder of the country's dangerous tilt toward outsiders.

U.S. to Become Biggest Oil Producer by 2017

The International Energy Agency has released a report forecasting that the U.S. could surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil producer by 2017.

4 Ways to Get Paid in Natural Gas

Haul in dividends from all parts of the natural gas life cycle, from drilling to storage, and even end-products like fertilizer.

Exxon’s Move Out of Iraq Is Puzzling

Exxon has announced that it is selling its 60% stake in the West-Qurna 1 oil field in Iraq, but the timing of the move warrants some head-scratching.

These Stocks Could Jump on Energy M&A

The energy sector is ripe for consolidation, making Devon, Apache and others potential targets for cash-rich blue-chips.

Get Excited About Weakening Utilities

Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.

3 ETFs That Should Thrive in November

The presidential election muddies the waters, but a few ETFs that traditionally are strong in November also should be helped by some macro factors.

Jack Welch May Be Crazy, But Not When It Comes to Natural Gas

He may be outspoken, polarizing and a little nutty, but his bullish attitude towards natural gas is right on the money.

Don’t Get Suckered By Solar Earnings

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – solar stocks are a sucker’s bet. If you cannot create a product that can stand on its own without government subsidy, then your business is unsustainable.

Should I Buy Chevron? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Chevron's been struggling so far this year, but could it still be a promising pick in the long-term? Here are three pros and three cons.

A Far More Muscular Marcellus Shale Beckons

New reports peg Marcellus Shale's field's reserves at much higher levels, giving investors more incentive to add the region's top players to their portfolios.

What’s Next for Exxon After Rosneft’s Buy?

Exxon is falling behind in the wake of Rosneft's latest move and thanks to trouble replacing its reserves. Could a buy be next for the integrated energy giant?

The IRS Gives Energy Investors a Gift

The IRS ruled that income from steam crackers qualify for MLP operating structure -- good news for income investors in general, and these companies specifically.

Seek Yield From the Right Utilities

The business models of the best ones help keep the payouts up. For example, National Grid operates in both the U.S. and Europe, and pays 7.2%.

BP and Rosneft: One Sale, Two Winners

Russian state-owned oil giant Rosneft has agreed to by BP's stake in its joint venture. That's good news for the seller and could be ever better for the buyer.

Survive the Earnings Bloodbath With Utilities

A troubling earning trend should have investors scrambling to defensive stocks. Those looking for protection can consider playing the XLU in a couple ways.

Is Canada’s Energy Hotbed Cooling Off?

Ottawa's surprise rejection of the Petronas-Progress deal is raising concern that other deals may not go through, either. Is that unwarranted?

Murphy Oil’s Split Should Cheer Investors

Spinning off its downstream gasoline marketing operations into a separate company should boost shareholder value, as other such oil company splits have done.