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24/7 Trader Pro Panel: 3 Views on the Bullish Trend

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:11:27 -0400

Facebook Backs Keystone Pipeline: Should You Care?

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:28:13 -0400

Could the backlash over Facebook's indirect support of the Keystone Pipeline affect shares of the company? Probably not.

Facebook Backs Keystone Pipeline: Should You Care?

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:28:13 -0400

Four Select Dividend Increases of Note

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:00:03 -0400

Over the past week, there were 49 companies that raised dividends. I scanned the list and want investors to focus on these 4 names for their portfolio

Four Select Dividend Increases of Note

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:00:03 -0400

Should I Buy Chevron? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:23:50 -0400

Chevron's latest earnings beat is just another piece of evidence pointing to the oil major's reliability. But is that enough to outweigh the headwinds facing oil?

Should I Buy Chevron? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:23:50 -0400

3 Ways to Put Your Money to Work Right Now

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:49:53 -0400

Bottom line: Trim your stock allocation, and buy only defensive names that are genuinely undervalued.

3 Ways to Put Your Money to Work Right Now

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:49:53 -0400

Should I Buy Exxon Mobil? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:13:09 -0400

Like most energy majors, Exxon Mobil is susceptible to commodity prices, but the company is about as well-positioned and smartly led as it gets.

Should I Buy Exxon Mobil? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:13:09 -0400

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! L-N-G!

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:37:04 -0400

Looking for the next big energy play? Look no further. Australia is sitting on a bounty of natural gas ... and these three stocks are set to cash in.

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! L-N-G!

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:37:04 -0400

Shell Abandons Arctic Drilling Plans for 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:54:55 -0500

Royal Dutch Shell says it will halt drilling off the coast of Alaska this year after facing numerous delays and regulatory hurdles.

Shell Abandons Arctic Drilling Plans for 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:54:55 -0500

Opening the Japanese Market: The Washington Post Gets It Wrong Again

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:04:06 -0500

Is the United States finally -- after fifty years of constant disappointment -- on the verge of blasting open the Japanese market? The Washington Post seems to think so. Under the headline, "Japan’s economic turmoil may provide an opening for the U.S.," the Post's Tokyo correspondent Howard Schneider recently commented that Japan was being propelled toward free-trade negotiations with the United States.

2 Newer Names for Retirement Income

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:42:10 -0500

If you’re a retiree who needs income for living expenses, consider these new closed-end funds yielding more than 7%.

2 Newer Names for Retirement Income

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:42:10 -0500

Don’t Count on China to Buy America’s Coal

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:54:42 -0500

Don’t Count on China to Buy America’s Coal

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:54:42 -0500

Uh-oh, turns out the Asian giant is already working on other plans that promise to reduce its demand for coal from U.S. producers.

10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:00:32 -0500

10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:00:32 -0500

This week, the overall grades of 10 Oil and Gas stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

BP’s Bright Future Keeps Getting More Distant

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:45:58 -0500

With major litigation still pending, the quickly shrinking energy giant's spill-related costs keep climbing, pushing a real turnaround further away.

BP’s Bright Future Keeps Getting More Distant

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:45:58 -0500

Kinder Morgan Gets Bigger and Better

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:00:01 -0500

The midstream sector is hot, and with more than 46,000 miles of pipelines, 180 storage terminals and numerous processing facilities,KMP is the clear leader.

Kinder Morgan Gets Bigger and Better

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:00:01 -0500

Shell Oil Rig Runs Aground Off Alaska

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:14:16 -0500

A Royal Dutch Shell drilling ship ran aground in harsh weather off the coast of Alaska, but is not thought to be leaking oil.

Shell Oil Rig Runs Aground Off Alaska

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:14:16 -0500

Exxon to Pull Out of Huge Iraq Oil Project

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:44:39 -0500

Exxon Mobil has informed the Iraqi government that it will sell its stake in a $50 billion oilfield development project.

Exxon to Pull Out of Huge Iraq Oil Project

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:44:39 -0500

How to Play the Progress in Natural Gas

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:22 -0400

Now that we've unlocked an unprecedented amount of natural gas, it's beginning to be used as transportation fuel. Here's how to play that trend.

How to Play the Progress in Natural Gas

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:00:22 -0400

13 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:15:59 -0400

The overall ratings of 13 Oil and Gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

13 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:15:59 -0400

Shell Shuts Down Major Oil Pipeline Due to Fire

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:21:12 -0400

Royal Dutch Shell has shut down an oil pipeline at its Nigerian joint venture after a large fire, likely the work of thieves, was discovered.

Shell Shuts Down Major Oil Pipeline Due to Fire

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:21:12 -0400

Exxon Mobil Dividend Payouts Steady if Not Spectacular

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Exxon Mobil is an historical and steady dividend payer, however it continues to favor stock repurchases over dividend increases making Chevron a better buy

Exxon Mobil Dividend Payouts Steady if Not Spectacular

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Chesapeake to Sell Permian Basin Assets for $6.9B

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:25:42 -0400

Chesapeake to Sell Permian Basin Assets for $6.9B

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:25:42 -0400

Chesapeake Energy announced that it will sell its Permian Basin gas fields and pipelines to Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell for $6.9 billion.

Chesapeake to Sell Permian Basin Assets for $6.9B

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:25:42 -0400

Chesapeake Energy announced that it will sell its Permian Basin gas fields and pipelines to Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell for $6.9 billion.

Chesapeake to Sell Permian Basin Assets for $6.9B

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:25:42 -0400

PXP in Deep Water With Offshore Purchases

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:45:17 -0400

Plains Exploration is going to pay BP and Shell more than its market cap for the privilege of entering offshore E&P. Sounds a little crazy.

PXP in Deep Water With Offshore Purchases

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:45:17 -0400

PXP in Deep Water With Offshore Purchases

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:45:17 -0400

Plains Exploration is going to pay BP and Shell more than its market cap for the privilege of entering offshore E&P. Sounds a little crazy.

PXP in Deep Water With Offshore Purchases

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:45:17 -0400

The EU’s Gazprom Headache

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:03:14 -0400

An antitrust probe of the Russian energy giant shows how much Europe is playing from weakness. Yet, the dispute could prove beneficial to some U.S. firms.

The EU’s Gazprom Headache

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:03:14 -0400

Coal Can’t Dig Its Way Out

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:45:17 -0400

Coal Can’t Dig Its Way Out

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:00:17 -0400

Coal stocks continue to get battered on slack demand and cheaper prices. Investors shouldn't expect these conditions to change anytime soon.