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4 Beaten-Down Oil Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves if Crude Continues Its Momentum
Crude oil has quietly rebounded 20% off its most recent low, which means it's now technically in a bull market. That said, while this rally brought the U.S. oil benchmark, WTI, to around $52.50 a....
Better Buy: Phillips 66 vs. Chevron Corporation
While Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) both operate in the oil industry, they have entirely different focuses. Chevron, for example, makes most of its money exploring for and....
These High-Yield Energy Stocks Are Crazy Cheap and Surprisingly Safe
The energy market is still trying to move past the aftermath of the oil market downturn. That said, while crude is down about 50% from its peak, companies have cut costs and repaired their balance....
Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. vs. Enterprise Products Partners LP
Midstream oil and natural gas partnerships Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) and Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: EPD) have a lot in common. However, they differ in a few....
The Worst Mistake Encana Corp. Investors Can Make Right Now
Canadian shale driller Encana (NYSE: ECA) has engineered a remarkable turnaround over the past couple of years. The company sold low-margin, growth-constrained gas assets and used that cash to buy....
Here's Why QEP Resources Inc.'s Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of QEP Resources (NYSE: QEP) slumped on Tuesday and were down nearly 10% by 2:30 p.m. EDT. Driving the decline was the company's updated outlook for production, which it reduced after....
The Quiet Bull Market in Oil
Oil prices burst out of the gate this week, rising more than 3% on Monday. That rally pushed the U.S. oil benchmark, WTI, up to more than $52 per barrel, while the global benchmark, Brent, rose....
Why I Hate Sunoco LP
On the surface, Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) seems like it should be an attractive company to yield lovers like me since it currently offers an eye-catching 10.5% yield. However, the beauty of that....
These 3 Energy Stocks Are Ridiculously Cheap
The stock market has been on a record-shattering run this year, setting new all-time highs on what seems like a daily basis. That has pushed valuations up to the point where value-conscious....
Experts Are Watching This Number at Enbridge Inc
Enbridge Inc (NYSE: ENB) is a Canadian oil and gas midstream giant that sports an impressive 4.6% yield -- well more than twice what the broader market is offering investors today. It has big....
3 High Dividend Yields That Are Here to Stay
The oil and natural gas midstream industry is filled with high yields. But not all high yields are created equal, as the 40% distribution cut at Enbridge Energy Partners in 2017 and the 75%....
Total Continues Its Look Beyond Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
No oil major has done more to build a renewable energy business than Total (NYSE: TOT). It owns two-thirds of solar manufacturer SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR), bought battery maker Saft last year for....
Solar Manufacturers Will Turn Elsewhere if U.S. Imposes Tariffs
Suniva's Section 201 trade case filed with the International Trade Commission is moving forward after the federal agency found "injury" against the manufacturer in what could be a devastating blow....
Better Buy: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP vs. Kinder Morgan Inc.
Infrastructure companies can be a great option for income-seeking investors. These entities typically generate robust cash flow backed by fee-based contracts, which gives them money to send back....
This Oil Giant Is Making a Big Bet on the Permian Basin Next Year
The Permian Basin in western Texas has been a gold mine for the oil industry over the years. Initially discovered in 1921, the legacy oil play has churned out a whopping 29 billion barrels of oil....
This Oil Tycoon Thinks the U.S. Government's Oil Predictions Are Overly Optimistic
Earlier this month, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. government agency in charge of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy-related data, put out its latest....
3 Top Stocks on Sale This Fall
Cue the pumpkin-spiced everything, because fall is officially here! Along with the coming of fall we've also witnessed a pretty steady stream of new highs for the stock market, with all three....
3 High-Yield Stocks You Won't Want to Overlook
While most investors are probably somewhat familiar with Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), income-seekers probably don't give them a second....
Why Energy Storage Will Be a Boon for Residential Solar Installers
Net metering was a key factor in driving the residential solar market to where it is today, but its days are likely numbered across the U.S. Utilities nationwide are having success at convincing....
3 Oil Stocks to Buy at the Bottom of the Cycle
While crude oil bottomed out early last year below $30 a barrel and is now in the low $50s, the market isn't in recovery mode just yet. As a result, investors still have the chance to buy oil....
Sunlight to Electricity: What Makes a Solar Cell Work?
Solar energy now accounts for over 1% of the world's electricity each year, and the industry is growing at a rapid rate. Behind all of the solar installations are small pieces of silicon that turn....
The 2 Safest High-Yield Dividend Stocks in Energy
Investing in a high-yield stock isn't worth it if the dividend winds up getting cut. The fat yield, in that case, was little more than an illusion. The energy industry has been plagued by this....
Why L Brands, Ascendis Pharma, and Phillips 66 Partners Jumped Today
Stock crawled to the finish line for the week on Friday as market participants appeared content with the status quo. Major benchmarks were little changed despite new concerns about a potential....
This High-Yield Stock Just Locked In 30% Growth for 2018
Refining giant Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has been on a mission to help its master limited partnership, Phillips 66 Partners (NYSE: PSXP), increase its earnings and cash flow so it can deliver 30%....
This High-Yield Partnership Could Offer Retirees Sustainable Income
Sustainable income isn't just about a high yield. It's about the ability to keep paying that high yield in good times and bad. Even better is the ability to grow the distribution over time, which....