Energy

The Iraqi conflict isn’t good news for those hoping for peace in the Middle East. Nor is it good news for oil and gas companies with operations in the… Read more

While it might take some investors by surprise, the U.S. is oil rich. The country will take over both Russia and Saudi Arabia as the world’s number one oil… Read more

The Market Vectors Oil Services (NYSE: OIH) caught my attention this past weekend as a number of the stocks in the oil services sector appeared on my bearish scans…. Read more

A couple of weeks ago the Obama administration took a first step toward opening up U.S. oil exports. The proposal is specific to oil condensate, which would be exported… Read more

When investing for retirement, you want to hold stocks that provide capital preservation and dividend payments rather than going for home-run growth stocks.  Your risk profile is different in… Read more

There is little doubt that the U.S. energy boom has created great opportunities for both growth and income investors. One doesn’t have to look far to find a stock… Read more

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has carpet-bombed coal with ceaseless regulations for the past decade. The latest batch were delivered earlier this month. The EPA proposed to cut carbon… Read more

When baseball legend Wee Willie Keeler was asked the secret to his hitting prowess, the diminutive right fielder replied, “Keep a clear eye, and hit ’em where they ain’t.” … Read more

When the original 13 colonies gained independence from Britain, Americans relied on two main sources of energy: wood and horse power. Our energy needs have become far more complex… Read more