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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

How to Play a Coal Rebound

Coal producers are taking a beating, but some companies, those dealing in metallurgical coal, could benefit from long-term steel-making trends.

7 Energy Equipment Stocks Getting No Love

With the U.S. trying to cement its role as a major energy player, there are companies that are doing it right and companies not living up to expectations.

Buy This Viking Energy Powerhouse

Norwegian energy giant Statoil is growing earnings and reserves, its margins aren't weighed down by refining, and it offers a nice dividend to boot.

How to Celebrate Nuclear Energy’s Big Win

Approval of two new Southern nuclear reactors doesn't mean plants will start popping up across the U.S. Still, a few nuke stocks look more attractive now.

Make a Big Energy Bet With Russia

These Russian plays don't lack for beta, but risk-takers targeting energy have the potential to make a mint through the BRICs giant.

5 Ex-Dividend Stocks to Love This Week

Buying these utilities now, during Valentine's week, gets you a "free gift with purchase" -- a dividend payout as if you'd held them all of last year.

6 High-Yield Plays in Energy

These six energy plays come with monster dividend yields -- but some require big risks, and others will need a little time before jumping in.

5 LEAPS for Leap Year

It's easy to use options to enhance your buy-and-hold strategy. Here are 5 longer-term option trades to do just that.

8 Electric Utilities Stocks with Energized Returns

Investors who trusted in the ability of these eight utility stocks to garner great returns over the past 12 months have been greatly rewarded.

Is BP Really Back?

The oil giant is certainly profitable, but unresolved Gulf spill liabilities still make BP too risky compared to some of its also-healthy peers.

Shell Is Spending; Investors Should, Too

Shell's recent earnings disappointed, but patient investors will be rewarded when capital expenditures pay off, and reap dividends while they wait.

Energy Expectations for February

The usual spring uptick in demand for gasoline, plus the Iran oil embargo, means the cost of gas will rise. That's good news for refiners.

Are ETFs Behind the Market’s Shrinking Volume?

Since 2009, trading volume has withered as ETFs have exploded. Is this where all the money is going? The answer may surprise you.

Old Fuel Source Lighting Way for Long-Term Energy Investors

If new sources of energy aren’t enough to power the world, we’ll have to invest in companies’ technological advancements that make better use of the old ones.

Clean Fracking, Solid History Makes Halliburton a Must-Buy

Halliburton is a leader in moving toward clean fracking solutions, benefits from stabilizing natural gas and oil prices and has a solid, long-term history.

What a Marathon Pipeline Spin-Off Would Do

Marathon Petroleum’s possible pipeline MLP could give investors a steadier performer.

The Leaders of January’s Jump Give Bulls Comfort

Defensive names lagged while sectors associated with global growth led the way. Optimism trumped pessimism -- and confidence is key when it comes to stocks.

Helix: A Big Play in Oil Safety

As deepwater drilling grows, and along with it stricter regulations regarding spills, so will demand for Helix's safety gear.

What’s a Better Buy — Energy Stocks or Partnerships of the Same Name?

Are income-rich MLPs and energy partnerships better plays than oil and gas stocks of the same name?