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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
First Solar's Second Quarter Shows Its Future is Getting Brighter
The solar market is alive and well, and First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is one of the biggest beneficiaries in 2017. The company not only crushed expectations in the second quarter but raised
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
Why Shares of First Solar, Inc. Popped 10% Today
Shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) jumped as much as 10.4% in trading today after the solar manufacturer reported first-quarter earnings. At 11:20 a.m. EDT, the stock had slipped slightly but
CVR Refining's Second Quarter: Cash Hoard Raises Questions
For the seventh quarter in a row, CVR Refining (NYSE: CVRR) hasn't been able to do what its investors expect it to do as a master limited partnership: pay a distribution. That is due in part to the
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
Helmerich & Payne Couldn't Get Over the Profit Hurdle Last Quarter
As great as 2017 has been for the shale oil sector, with growing production that put rigs and other drilling equipment back online, and crews back to work, that hasn't necessarily translated to profit
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
Here's Why QEP Resources Inc Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of QEP Resources (NYSE: QEP) plunged on Thursday morning, down 16% as of 10:30 a.m. EDT, after the company reported second-quarter results and unveiled a major acquisition in the Permian Basin.
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
Energy Transfer Partners LP Pipeline Problems Are Getting Worse
Energy Transfer Partners' (NYSE: ETP) has had its share of difficulties over the past year. The headliner was the problems it faced in building the Dakota Access Pipeline, which endured several months
Can the Marcellus Shale Continue Fueling Big Profits for Drillers in the Second Quarter?
While the price of natural gas has bounced around quite a bit over the past year, it's up about 10% overall. That higher price, when combined with an associated increase in production and lower costs
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
4 Areas to Watch When National Oilwell Varco, Inc. Reports Second-Quarter Results
The oil industry has been slowly pulling out of its tailspin this year thanks to a more stable oil price environment. Because of those higher prices, oil producers are spending more money on drilling
3 Reasons Canadian Solar Inc. Stock Could Fall
Everything is looking up for Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) at the moment. Solar panel prices are reportedly on the rise and a surge in Chinese solar demand could lead to a rebound in the future.
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
5 Things Tesoro's Management Wants You to Know
Thanks to Tesoro's (NYSE: TSO) high exposure to the West Coast and improving results from its subsidiary Tesoro Logistics Partners (NYSE: TLLP), the company was able to turn in a rather respectable