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Why McDermott International Shares Dropped 11% This Morning
Shares of McDermott International (NYSE: MDR), an engineering and construction firm that specializes in building undersea oil pipelines and floating production facilities, are tumbling....
The 4 Best Energy Stocks of 2017
This past year was an interesting one for the energy sector. Oil prices went on a wild ride, tumbling back into the low $40s this summer before roaring back into the upper $50s as the year drew to....
3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Now
Companies that grow their dividends each year tend to outperform those that don't. That's why investors seeking income should focus their attention on dividend growth stocks instead of just....
Better Buy: Enterprise Products Partners L.P. vs. Williams Partners L.P.
Big yields, steady business models, and low-risk oil and gas exposure. Those are three great reasons to consider putting a midstream energy company into your portfolio, and Williams Partners....
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....
Tariff Threat Already Taking a Bite Out of Solar Installations
The simple threat of solar tariffs in the U.S. is already taking a bite out of the solar industry as customers large and small feel the pinch of higher costs. The Solar Energy Industries....
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....
Here's Why This Dividend Stock With a 10% Yield Hit New 52-Week Lows Today
Shares of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) sank as much as 11.3% Thursday on abnormal trading volume. Well, "abnormal" is relative. That's because the master limited partnership is thinly....
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....