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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

Energy Independence: First, the Pipelines

Suddenly, America is closer to being self-sufficient. But this goal will remain out of reach until the infrastructure is built. Investors, take note.

Stock of the Day: Freidman Industries

With the fracking boom in the U.S. comes the need to provide the equipment to make it happen. Steel maker Friedman is in the right place at the right time.

Trading El Paso’s Uptrend With Covered Calls

El Paso is fundamentally and technically strong, making it a could candidate for a short-term covered call.

Picking Winners in Energy, Oil, and Financials

Recent economic data, European activities, and oil price changes have led to strong buying opportunities for savvy investors

3 Options Trades That Swing for the Fences

Aggressive option traders may swing for the fences with out-of-the-money options, but with the potential reward comes risk.

Should You Bet on the Icahn-CVR Bout?

While "activist" investor Carl Icahn continues to step up his hostile bid for CVR Energy (CVI), investors are left guessing at the future.

With Cheap Natural Gas, Who Needs Nukes?

A glut of natural gas has upended the cost-benefit of new and existing nuclear plants.

Canada’s Clash of Pipeline Titans

The ever-escalating battle pitting Enbridge against TransCanada is a must-follow for investors. Here's who has the upper hand now.

What’s Wrong With Exxon Mobil?

During the economic recovery, Exxon Mobil has produced diminutive returns compared to its integrated oil brethren. Will things get better for investors?

Utilities: From Hero to Zero and Back Again?

One of the best-performing sectors over the past decade has also been one of the most boring to watch on a day-to-day basis.

Beware of These Natural Gas Victims

Falling prices amid a growing glut are spreading lots of pain, and not just among nat gas and coal stocks. Here are three other sectors getting slammed.

Capitalize on the EPA’s Coal Crackdown

Stricter emission rules most likely will force coal companies to make up for lost demand through exports -- and plenty of countries are buying.

3 Energy ETFs to Offset Higher Pump Prices

The most direct way to hedge against your own expenditures at the pump is to invest directly in gasoline. Here are three ways to do that.

Total’s North Sea Leak Should Chill Investors

The costs are rising quickly as the possible damages mount. Total's troubled Elgin well is looking more and more like a BP-style disaster.

Why You Must Sell or Short Solar Stocks

Solar is a sucker's bet, unless you're short. The technology is simply too expensive and too reliant on government subsidies just to get folks to consider it.

Q&A Interview: Riding the Commodity Rollercoaster

The oil, gas, and energy industries are all subject to the vagaries of the world markets. Vanguard's Karl Bandtel offers some perspective for investors.

Geothermal Is Heating Up

Ormat Technologies is a great bet on this fast-growing energy source.

Why PetroChina Belongs in Your Portfolio

The Chinese oil company's hot growth -- and state backing -- can't be ignored. Its energy-assets buying binge ensures years of rising output ahead.

Burgeoning Exxon about to Pop

Energy stocks are due for a comeback. Here's one way to trade this trend with a bullish options spread.