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Better Buy: Ferrellgas Partners vs. Suburban Propane Partners
The propane delivery industry in which Ferrellgas Partners (NYSE: FGP) and Suburban Propane Partners (NYSE: SPH) operate is heavily reliant on demand from heating applications. That's been a....
3 Stocks I'd Hate to Buy
After several tough years, the oil industry is starting to get back up on its feet. Producers worked hard to reposition their businesses and drive out costs as oil prices crashed, which put many....
2 Dividend Stocks to Stay Away From -- and 1 Worth Buying
More often than not, dividend investors focus their attention on a stock's current yield instead of its ability to sustain that income stream over the long term. As a result, they can end up....
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Minting Money
The U.S. has the largest energy pipeline system in the world, boasting a stunning 2.4 million miles of pipe. The companies that control these energy toll roads make a mint each year as they ensure....
Oil Prices: No Happy New Year in 2018?
Oil companies and their investors were downright giddy heading into 2017. Crude prices were finally back over $50 a barrel, which would give most producers the cash needed to return to growth....
Didn't Get a Raise This Year? Here Are 3 Stocks That Will Pay Their Investors More in 2018
This past year has been a good one for income investors. Overall, 310 companies in the S&5 500 have increased their dividends while only 10 have cut them. However, that does leave nearly 200....
Can Big Oil Survive the Threat of Electric Vehicles?
As you may have heard, electric vehicles are catching on. It's to the point where several of the world's largest countries have announced tentative dates for when the last gas-powered vehicles....
Crude Oil Prices Went on a Wild Ride in 2017
Heading into the year, most analysts expected that 2017 would be a tamer one for oil prices because OPEC had finally stepped in to support the market by pledging to limit its production. Because....
Like Dividends? I Bet You'll Love These 3 Stocks
Famed industrialist John D. Rockefeller once quipped to his neighbor that the only thing that gave him pleasure was to see his dividends coming in. If you're like Mr. Rockefeller and enjoy seeing....
What to Expect From Seadrill Ltd in 2018
At the company's peak in 2013, shares of offshore drilling giant Seadrill Ltd (NYSE: SDRL) traded for more than $45 each, and the company paid investors $3.93 in dividends the last four quarters....
3 Unforgettable Lessons I Learned From the Oil Price Crash
After dipping back into the $40s earlier this year, crude prices have come roaring back and are currently in the upper $50s. While that's a far cry from where they were a few years ago, the oil....
3 Dividend Stocks With Better Yields Than Johnson & Johnson
Shares of medical products veteran Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) come with a household name, decades of proven success, and a 2.4% dividend yield. The stock is popular among income investors,....
3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy in December
Here's something crazy to consider. In 2017, the average price per barrel of Brent crude oil -- the international benchmark price -- is up more than 15%. At the same time, though, the oil and gas....
The 3 Best MLPs of 2017
For the most part, 2017 was a disappointing year for investors in master limited partnerships (MLPs). On average, the 39 members of the Alerian MLP Index declined in value this year, even after....
This Energy-Dividend Stock Fell 50% and Kept On Minting Money
You can't tell by its stock, but Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) has become more profitable since cutting its dividend.Not only that, but based on Kinder Morgan's distributable cash flow (DCF), it has....
3 Fast-Growing Oil Stocks to Put on Your Watchlist
After an up-and-down year for oil prices, it seems like crude should be much more stable in 2018. Not only have OPEC and several non-members already agreed to hold back production, but oil companies
Is Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. a Buy?
Midstream industry stalwart Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) has turned lower this year, falling around 11% since Jan. 1. From their early year highs, however, the units of this....
Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. vs. Spectra Energy Partners, LP
There's been a lot of change swirling around midstream energy partnership Spectra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: SEP) over the last year, and it isn't over yet. Industry peer Magellan Midstream....
2 Top Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
"Buy and hold" is a great axiom on Wall Street, but it can be harder to pull off than many investors expect. That's because human nature has a bad habit of giving in to the temptations of the....
Here's How Holly Energy Partners Crushed It in 2017
This past year has largely been a disappointment for investors in master limited partnerships (MLPs). The Alerian MLP Index, which tracks energy infrastructure MLPs, has delivered a negative total....
Why Bristow Group, Noble Midstream Partners, and LendingClub Slumped Today
Wednesday brought another gain for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrials reaching record heights yet again. The Federal Reserve provided the impetus for stocks' latest move higher, with....
Shares of Bristow Group Tank on Debt Issuance
Shares of helicopter services provider Bristow Group (NYSE: BRS) are down 16% as of 1:30 p.m. EST Wednesday. Today's decline comes after management announced a deal to offer new debt.Bristow Group....
The STACK Shale Play Is Fueling Stunning Growth for These Oil Stocks
While the Permian Basin has grabbed the attention of oil companies and their investors in recent years, it's not the only spot where drillers can earn lucrative returns at lower oil prices. In....
Is Enbridge Inc. (ENB) a Buy?
Canadian energy infrastructure giant Enbridge believes it is a "must-own" investment. That's because it's a financially strong company with a premier asset base backed by a low-risk business model....
The Simple Reason Why I Won't Buy Kinder Morgan, Inc. Stock
Midstream oil and gas giant Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) has announced plans to increase its dividend by an average of around 25% a year between 2018 and 2020. At first blush, that's a pretty....