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Here's Where Things Went Wrong for Enbridge Inc in 2017
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) disappointed investors this year. Through mid-December, the stock was down more than 8%, though after factoring in its lucrative dividend, this year's loss shrinks to about....
Didn't Get a Raise This Year? Here Are 3 Stocks That Will Pay Their Investors More in 2018
This past year has been a good one for income investors. Overall, 310 companies in the S&5 500 have increased their dividends while only 10 have cut them. However, that does leave nearly 200....
Is Enbridge Inc. (ENB) a Buy?
Canadian energy infrastructure giant Enbridge believes it is a "must-own" investment. That's because it's a financially strong company with a premier asset base backed by a low-risk business model....
This High-Yield Stock Just Gave Investors a 10% Raise for 2018 (There's More on the Way, Too)
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) announced this week that it would increase its dividend 10% for 2018. This move will push the Canadian energy infrastructure giant's yield well past 5%. Furthermore, that....
3 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More than 4%
It's getting harder to find great income-producing stocks these days. Companies just don't pay dividends like they used to, with many hoarding cash or buying back stock instead of sending....
This Oil Stock Could Fuel Huge Returns for Investors in the Coming Years
Before oil prices plunged a few years ago, shale drillers generally pursued production growth at all costs. That led most to outspend cash flow by wide margins, with many piling on a mountain of....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Enbridge Inc.
On the surface, it seems like this year is one that Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) investors might want to forget since the stock has fallen by double-digit percentages so far. However, that share price....
2 Things Encana Corp's CEO Wants You to Know About Its Progress in 2017
After finally appearing to put the oil market downturn in the rearview mirror with blowout results in the second quarter, Encana (NYSE: ECA) seemed to take a step back in the third quarter.....
What Investors Should Know About Buying Into Natural Gas
Natural gas has been going through a renaissance in the last few years, with increasing use in the U.S. and around the world. In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, analysts Sarah....
Pembina Pipeline Completes Mega-Projects and Acquistion in Q3. Now What?
The third quarter of 2017 was a memorable quarter for pipeline company Pembina Pipeline (NYSE: PBA). Back in 2013, management put together a monstrous spending plan that would make most companies....
Encana Corp's Growth Engine Slowed in Q3 but Revved Back up Quickly
On the surface, Encana (NYSE: ECA) seemed to report somewhat lackluster third-quarter results. Earnings slipped 7% versus the prior year, due to a significant drop in natural gas production.....
Enbridge Keeps Its Foot on the Gas in the 3rd Quarter
It's almost impossible to keep track of everything going on at Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). Between all of its operating subsidiaries, the corporate restructuring related to its merger with Spectra....
What to Watch When Encana Corp Reports Q3 Results
Encana (NYSE: ECA) worked tirelessly during the oil market downturn to reposition its business so it could thrive at lower oil prices. Those efforts are starting to pay off, as indicated by....
Should Pioneer Natural Resources Investors Brace Themselves for Another Bombshell This Quarter?
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) shocked investors last quarter by announcing that it would tap the brakes on its 2017 growth forecast due to some drilling issues. That decision, as well as....
How to Invest in Energy
The energy industry is breathtakingly large. To try putting its size into perspective, consider that last year oil companies around the world produced 96 million barrels of crude per day, which at....
3 High-Yield Stocks You Haven't Thought Of
With the stock market at all-time highs and interest rates still at all-time lows, high-yield stocks are more attractive than ever. Historically, dividends have made up a huge portion of total....
This High-Yield Stock Likes Fossil Fuels Better Than Solar
Two years ago, TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) unveiled a bold plan to grow its lucrative dividend. After securing a 13 billion Canadian dollar ($10.1 billion) backlog of high-return growth projects, the....
3 Energy Stocks to Buy at the Bottom of the Cycle
It's been a while since oil was trading for less than $30 a barrel, back in the early months of 2016. In many instances, though, oil and gas stocks still sport valuations that would seem at home....
Don’t Look Now but the Oil Market is Turning Bullish
Not that long ago analysts were throwing in the towel on the oil market, with some growing downright bearish. In late June, for example, analysts at Seaport Global Securities downgraded more than....
3 Scorching-Hot Oil Stocks -- Are They Buys?
Crude oil has rallied without much fanfare over the past several months, recently notching gains of more than 20% off the bottom to set off a new bull market. That rebound in crude prices has....
This Oil Stock Has Been Blistering Hot, and Oil Prices Have Nothing to Do With It
Oil prices have quietly risen more than 20% off their bottom earlier this year, setting off a new bull market. However, while the rebound in oil has fueled rallies in many oil stocks, it wasn't....
Will Kinder Morgan Inc's Canadian Troubles Derail Dividend Growth?
This past July, Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) announced plans to significantly increase cash returns to shareholders starting next year. The pipeline giant said it would raise its dividend 60% in 2018....
Is Kinder Morgan, Inc. a Buy?
Kinder Morgan's (NYSE: KMI) stock has been pummeled over the past three years, nearly getting cut in half. What's surprising about that plunge is the fact that the underlying cash flow from the....
Is TransCanada Corporation a Buy?
TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) has been a steady performer for investors over the years. Since 2000, for example, it has delivered 14% average annual returns for investors, thanks in part to delivering....
2 Stocks that Pay You Each Month
For an income investor, there are few things better than receiving a dividend every quarter from a reliably profitable company. One of those rarities is owning a company that actually distributes....