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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
Total SA Plans to Open Up the Checkbook After Impressive Q2 Earnings
It was pretty much a foregone conclusion that eventually oil and gas companies were going to start spending more money on exploration and development of new sources. The amount of underinvestment is
Rebounding Oil and Gas Sales Fuel United States Lime & Minerals Inc.'s Q2 Results
U.S. Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ: USLM) continues to benefit from a rebound in oil and gas prices. Not only is it fueling demand for its lime and limestone products, but those higher prices are also
Statoil Continues to Churn Out Impressive Earnings in 2017
It wasn't that long ago that Statoil's (NYSE: STO) stock didn't look like it had much going for it. Management was projecting for slow growth as it tried to replace high-cost production sources with
If You're in Your 60s, Consider Buying These 3 Stocks
Big life changes take place when you get into your 60s. For one thing, income to replace a salary is suddenly an important consideration. Which is why if you're in your 60s, you should consider buying
Forget Kinder Morgan, Inc.: Here Are 2 Better Dividend Stocks
Investing is about the future, but you can't forget the past when you're looking at a company -- especially when you are a dividend stock investor. Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE: KMI) is the perfect example
What to Watch in the Bakken Shale This Quarter
After two brutal years, Bakken shale drillers entered 2017 gushing with optimism due to a view that crude prices would stabilize in the mid-$50s. While still nowhere near its peak, that level would be
The Sand Rush in the Permian Basin Continues to Pulverize Frack-Sand Producers
Frack-sand producers Fairmount Santrol Holdings (NYSE: FMSA), Hi-Crush Partners (NYSE: HCLP), and U.S. Silica Holdings (NYSE: SLCA) are all getting crushed on Monday and were down double digits by the
Halliburton Second-Quarter Earnings: Back in Black
This time last year was probably the lowest point for oil-services provider Halliburton (NYSE: HAL). Not only had drilling activity hit some of the lowest levels in decades, but the company also had
4 Things Kinder Morgan Inc.'s Management Wants You to Know About What Lies Ahead
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) recently put the wraps on another solid quarter. However, overshadowing its financial results was the unveiling of the company's plans to return more cash to shareholders
Schlumberger's Second-Quarter Earnings Rebound Slightly, but Remain in the Loss Column
Before Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) will be able to start posting profitable quarters again, the global oil market needs to stop sliding. Last quarter, the company's North America earnings began to pick
Why Big Oil Can’t Make the Renewable Energy Transition
Big oil companies are starting to consider what the world will look like after the reign of petroleum is over. For example, Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) recently announced it will invest $1 billion
Can 20 Billion Barrels of Oil Ignite Growth for These 4 Oil Stocks?
Everything is bigger in Texas. That was the message sent by the U.S. Geological Survey late last year when it announced that the Wolfcamp Shale Formation in West Texas' Permian Basin holds an
Encana Corp Delivers a Blowout Quarter in More Ways Than One
Heading into the second quarter, analysts expected that Encana (NYSE: ECA) would turn a marginal profit, with the consensus being that it would earn $0.04 per share. However, thanks to excellent
3 Hidden Gems in the Energy Sector
The energy sector has had its ups and downs in recent years. However, despite the most recent downturn, worldwide demand for energy continues to rise, which should eventually take commodity prices up
What You Missed in Kinder Morgan Inc's Quarterly Report
Natural gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) surprised the market when it unveiled its new way forward along with reporting second-quarter results after the market closed on Wednesday. Given
3 Oil Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
Oil prices have been stubbornly weak all year. We can blame that on shale producers since the industry has hit the accelerator on drilling activities this year causing an output surge. While growing
Kinder Morgan Inc. Unveils Its New Way Forward
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) gave its investors a pleasant surprise when it reported second-quarter results after the closing bell on Wednesday. Not only were its financial results slightly ahead of
4 Reasons ONEOK, Inc. Is a Better Dividend Stock Than Targa Resources Corp.
Income-hungry investors often focus too much attention on a company's current yield and not enough on its sustainability and growth potential. Because of that, most investors will take one look
3 Stocks that Cut You a Monthly Check
Dividend checks are nice, but most companies only pay four times a year. That means you need to either create a three-month budget or find stocks with staggered pay dates if you want to replace your
Is ConocoPhillips Too Big to Grow?
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has undergone a major transformation over the past few years that has repositioned it to thrive at lower oil prices. This year alone the company has jettisoned more than $16
What Does Barnett Shale Profitability Mean for Oil Stocks?
The Barnett Shale was once the darling of the U.S. oil and gas industry. From 2002 to 2010, it was the most productive source of shale gas in the country. However, it has fallen from its perch in
How Risky Is Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.?
Magellan Midstream Partners (NYSE: MMP) operates a relatively low-risk business model since the bulk of its earnings come from an extensive portfolio of fee-based pipelines and storage terminals