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Another Quarter, Another Solid Earnings Performance From Magellan Midstream Partners
It's incredible how consistent Magellan Midstream Partners' (NYSE: MMP) earnings are from quarter to quarter. It happened this past quarter again, as the company posted modest growth thanks to new
Here's Why Pioneer Natural Resources Stock Is Getting Pummeled Today
Shares of Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) are getting pummeled today, down 11.4% as of 11:49 a.m. EDT, after the shale driller reported second-quarter results.Those results were actually quite
This Canadian Energy Titan Could Offer Retirees Sustainable Income
Many companies pride themselves on their tradition of paying and increasing their dividends as a direct reward to their shareholders for the risks they take by investing. Few, however, are so
Pioneer Natural Resources Blows Past Expectations but Taps the Brakes on its Growth Forecast
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) once again delivered earnings that were well ahead of the consensus estimate. Driving those strong results is that production came in at the high-end of its
ONEOK Inc.'s Earnings Creep Up on Higher Volumes and Fees
ONEOK (NYSE: OKE) has been busy over the past few months. It closed the acquisition of its master limited partnership, shored up the balance sheet, secured several new growth projects, and
Apache Corporation's Most Brilliant Moves in 2017 So Far
My top stock in the oil industry right now, Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA), is set to report second-quarter 2017 earnings on Aug. 3, and it's predicted to underperform its first-quarter results as its
Ignore Kinder Morgan, Inc.: Here Are 3 Better Stocks
Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) just announced a 60% dividend increase coming in 2018, with 25% growth for 2019 as well. That's the type of news that should catch your attention, but it will only get
ConocoPhillips in 3 Charts
The entire oil industry has been punished by the stock market over the past few years, and oil and gas producers such as ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) have been hit even harder than integrated majors
3 Stocks Warren Buffett Can't Buy, but You Can
Beyond Berkshire Hathaway's well-known aversion to most tech stocks, its sheer size dictates taking large stakes in equally large companies -- otherwise the impact of its investments would be so small
2 Top Cash-Cow Stocks
What do U.S. midstream giant Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) and global industrial conglomerate Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) have in common? They hail from different industries, but
Could Kinder Morgan Inc.’s Stock Buyback Program Just Be for Show?
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) unveiled some nice surprises when it reported second-quarter results earlier this month. Not only did the pipeline giant announce plans to provide investors with a 60%
Weatherford International Q2 Earnings: Still Stuck in Neutral
For those investors that have been hoping to see a turnaround in Weatherford International's (NYSE: WFT) quarterly earnings results, this wasn't the quarter they were expecting. Even though the
2 Stocks With Better Dividends Than Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is a giant in the midstream business, but it's hardly the only company in the space. And it has something of a checkered past when it comes to dividends. If you're an
ExxonMobil Posts Improved Earnings Despite Production Slides in the Second Quarter
There was never a real concern that ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) would crumble under the weight of the most recent collapse in the oil and gas market. Its rock-solid balance sheet and conservative
Experts Are Watching This Number at Holly Energy Partners
Holly Energy Partners (NYSE: HEP) has increased its distribution every quarter for 50 consecutive quarters. It offers a yield of more than 7.3%. Those are both impressive numbers that should catch the
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in the Energy Sector
According to a study from the INGAA Foundation, the U.S. and Canada will need to invest $546 billion in building new energy-related infrastructure over the next two decades to support anticipated
Shale Drillers Hit the Brakes, Feeling the Hurt of Sinking Oil Prices
U.S. oil and gas producers were unabashedly bullish on their prospects upon entering 2017. Fueling that view was the expected positive impact that two years of underinvestment and a step-up in efforts
3 Stocks that Pay You to Handsomely to Own Them
Who doesn't like to get paid? When it comes to investing that can mean a number of things. For me, that means a nice dividend yield and a long history of paying that dividend each and every quarter
Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Earnings and M&A Sent These Stocks Soaring
Crude prices rebounded sharply this week, closing up nearly 9% to just below $50 a barrel. Several factors sparked that rally, including another decline in U.S. oil inventories, pledges by some OPEC
Marathon Petroleum's Retail and Midstream Assets Prop Up Earnings in Q2
Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) is still in the middle of a major strategic review of its corporate structure. Management has communicated what it plans to do with its stake in master limited
Chevron's Production Surge Lifts Second-Quarter Earnings
It's not that uncommon to see a small independent oil and gas producer to post 10% production growth rates. For a massive company like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) to pull off that feat is an entirely
Valero Energy's Second-Quarter Results Get a Welcome Boost From Refining
With a refining operation as large as Valero Energy's (NYSE: VLO), even the slightest uptick in the refining market can have a noticeable effect on the bottom line. Thanks to slightly better margins
Apache Corporation in 5 Charts
My top independent oil stock right now isn't ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), despite its size and brand recognition. Instead, it's little Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA). I think the stock market has
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.'s Results Continue Their Slight Improvement
Thanks to a more stable oil market, National Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV) posted a slight improvement in its second-quarter results. Revenue came in at $1.76 billion, which was 1% higher than the first
5 Must-See Numbers From ConocoPhillips' Q2 Report
On the surface it would seem as though ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) reported an atrocious second quarter, given that its net loss ballooned to $3.4 billion, up from a loss of $1.1 billion in the