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Here's Why I Bought More Clean Energy Fuels Stock
I have covered the natural-gas business at transportation leader Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) for a number of years. Over that time, I've also bought shares on several occasions, and....
The Hidden Gold Mine in ExxonMobil's Q2 2017 Earnings
You'd never think that anything about oil industry giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) would be overlooked. As an oil major, and a Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 component, the company has....
You Wouldn't Believe the Size of Kinder Morgan, Inc.'s Natural Gas Pipeline
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) is one of the biggest energy infrastructure companies in North America. In fact, it's the largest independent transporter of petroleum products and carbon dioxide, the....
Forget Sunoco LP: These 3 Stocks Are Better Buys
While Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) currently yields a jaw-dropping 10.9%, that payout is on shaky ground. Not only does the company distribute nearly all its available cash flow to unitholders, since its....
Why I Love Suncor Energy Inc.
Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU) has treated its investors well over the years. For example, it has delivered 15 consecutive annual dividend increases, which have helped fuel a total return of greater....
How Weatherford International's Management Thinks It Can Fit in Today's Oil Market
It seems that every two steps forward Weatherford International (NYSE: WFT) takes to get back to profitability, it takes at least one step back for one reason or another. This past quarter, the....
The Best Dividend Stock You've Never Heard Of
Let me ask you this: Would you be interested in a stock that has increased its dividend 61 times since going public in 2001 and has crushed the broader market since its inception? I can't imagine....
The World's 8 Largest Liquefied Natural Gas Exporters (No. 2 Is a Shocker)
Image source: Getty Images.Natural gas is one of the most important energy sources on Earth, providing more than one-fifth of the planet's energy generation each year, behind only oil and....
Currency Fluctuations Hit Sasol, but the Company Has Its Growth Plans in Place
South African energy and chemicals company Sasol (NYSE: SSL) released its annual earnings report for the financial year ended June 30, 2017 on August 21. Going by the numbers, it appears that....
5 Things Energy Transfer Partners LP Wants You to Know About Its Future Direction
While pipeline and processing company Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP) has endured a tough couple of years, it appeared to have turned the corner last quarter. Not only did earnings and cash....
Forget Helmerich & Payne, Inc.: These 3 Stocks Are Better Buys
There's nothing inherently wrong with oil and gas drilling company Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP). The real problem is that it's in a highly cyclical industry, which means you need a....
3 Beaten-Up Cheap Stocks: Are They Bargains?
With the broader market trading at such high prices these days, it almost seems strange when an individual company's stock trades at a discount. Either the market is undervaluing the longer-term....
5 Things Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s Management Wants You to Know
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) is having an exceptional year. That was evident in the company's second-quarter results as its bold bets to buy assets in Brazil over the past year....
3 Stocks That Pay You Each Month
Dividend stocks are a staple among income investors, but most of them make payments to shareholders only on a quarterly basis. For those seeking income for their monthly living expenses, stocks....
How Core Laboratories N.V. Makes Most of Its Money
Core Labs (NYSE: CLB) is a different kind of oil-field service company. It is the leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services, which are....
Better Buy: Kinder Morgan, Inc. vs. Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Diversified midstream oil and gas giant Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is in the headlines today because the next few years are set to see explosive dividend growth. The hikes are so big (like....
2 Beaten-up Energy Stocks: Are They Dividend Bargains?
When investors think about energy stocks, they often have oil drillers in mind. But by limiting their scope, they're missing out on a lot of options. Case in point: midstream companies like....
4 Things EOG Resources Inc.'s CEO Wants You to Know About How It Responds to Lower Oil Prices
EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG) recently reported decent second-quarter results. While it didn't earn as much money as analysts expected due in part to weaker oil prices, its production and costs were....
3 Great Stocks You Can Buy on Sale
While the stock market has been riding high this year, there are still pockets of value. Among those, the market's rally seems to have forgotten top-tier energy infrastructure companies Kinder....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: These Strategy Updates Fueled Some Massive Moves
While earnings season in the energy patch is in the rearview mirror, that doesn't mean it was a quiet week. Several energy companies unveiled updates on their strategic initiatives, which proved....
ConocoPhillips Has Bought Back 29.4 Million Shares So Far in 2017. Should Investors Be Happy?
Last November ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) outlined its strategy to create value amid a volatile oil market, along with actions to accelerate its value proposition. Among those efforts was a plan to....
Chevron's Management Thinks It Can Accomplish 2 Conflicting Goals at the Same Time
Grow production or preserve capital? This is the question that haunts every oil and gas producer's management team. For years, they have always had to choose one or the other. Chevron's (NYSE:....
How Enbridge Inc Makes Most of Its Money
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is the largest energy infrastructure company in North America. It operates a diverse set of businesses including oil and gas pipelines, utilities, renewable power plants, and a
ExxonMobil's Management Explains Why Investors Shouldn't Worry About Declining Production
Over the past few years, ExxonMobil's (NYSE: XOM) investors have started to get a little concerned with the company's oil and gas production. Or, more specifically, a lack of production growth. Exxon
Why Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
The value of Enterprise Products Partners' (NYSE: EPD) units have surprisingly slid 8% over the past year even though its financial results have improved and the broader market has reached new highs