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Why Oil Price Gains Won't Stick
After hitting a 52-week low in late June, oil prices have rebounded significantly, with Brent crude prices recently reaching $5 per barrel and WTI near $50 a barrel. Oil traders finally seem to be
The Real Story Behind Apache Corporation's Disappointing Q2 2017 Earnings
It's never fun when you do what you say you're going to do and get criticized anyway. That's probably how John Christmann III, CEO of oil and gas industry player Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA), feels
Shale Drillers Continue to Cut Spending but It's Not Entirely Due to Oil's Sting
Shale drillers are noticeably tapping the brakes on their activities in light of weaker-than-expected oil prices this year. This past week, several more U.S. oil and gas producers unveiled spending
3 Oil & Gas Stocks for Ambitious Investors
The oil and gas industry has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years, including several recent down years in a row. That said, the sector still has the potential to fuel explosive returns
Emerge Energy Services Lags Behind Peers in Second Quarter
Just about everything that Emerge Energy Services (NYSE: EMES) has predicted concerning the frack-sand market has come true so far this year. Yet somehow, the company hasn't been able to turn those
Nabors Industries Earnings Stay in the Loss Column Yet Again This Quarter
When Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) didn't meet expectations in the first quarter, management let everyone know it wasn't satisfied with the results and pledged to do better. This past quarter, though
The Simple Reason I Won't Buy Clean Energy Fuels Corp Stock
Back in 2012, I was just as high on natural gas as the growth driver for our country's energy independence as the next person. "It [will become] clear to the broader public that the switchover to
Calumet Specialty Products Partners Q2 Earnings Are a Testament to Its CEO's Turnaround Plan
Perhaps I'm biased because I spend most of my working time looking at oil and gas companies, but Calumet Specialty Products Partners (NASDAQ: CLMT) CEO Timothy Go has to be in the running for chief
Pembina Pipeline Completed Its Major Projects in Q2
You have to give credit where credit is due, and Pembina Pipeline (NYSE: PBA) has earned a lot of credit for its work over the past couple of years. This quarter featured a number of crowning
These 3 Takeaways From Williams Companies Q2 Results Show That Its Long-Term Plan Is Paying Dividends
Despite battling through several headwinds over the past year, Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) has managed to deliver positive results. That pattern was echoed once again in the company's
Here's Why Clean Energy Fuels Dropped as Much as 10.6% Today
Shares of natural gas transportation-fuels leader Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) fell nearly 11% today after the company reported second-quarter 2017 earnings. The good news is that the volume of
HollyFrontier Posts Exceptional Operational Results and Higher Profits
For an industry that is supposed to be in the dumps right now, oil refiner HollyFrontier (NYSE: HFC) put together a second quarter that really exceeded expectations. Part of that has to do with a
MRC Global Inc. Sales Continue Rising, but It Breaks Even Once Again
The recovery in the oil and gas market continued taking hold in the second quarter despite a dip in crude prices. That rebound drove MRC Global's (NYSE: MRC) sales higher, though its earnings still
Geospace Technologies Earnings Show No Signs of Recovering Soon
Reading Geospace Technologies' (NASDAQ: GEOS) earnings reports over the past couple of years have been like watching a bear in hibernation. Exploration activity hasn't been in high demand -- or any
Enbridge's Earnings Shed Restructuring Charges in the Second Quarter
After a first quarter filled with integration and restructuring charges, Enbridge's (NYSE: ENB) second-quarter earnings were surprisingly devoid of these expenses. This should have given us a clearer
Here's How Intrexon Might Prove Me Wrong
I've been quick to point out when marketing hype doesn't match up with what's realistically possible from a technical standpoint. Unfortunately, in my opinion, there have been many such instances in
A Close Look at Kinder Morgan's Massive Dividend Potential
If you are a dividend investor, oil and gas midstream giant Kinder Morgan's (NYSE: KMI) 2.5% yield might not pop up on your radar screen. But over the next couple of years that's likely to change
Why One Coal Mining Name Rocketed 20% in July
Units of Alliance Holdings GP L.P. (NASDAQ: AHGP) rose 20% in July. Alliance Holdings is the general partner of coal mining partnership Alliance Resource Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP), which is one of
Here’s Why Concho Resources Inc’s Stock Is Crashing Today
Shares of Concho Resources (NYSE: CXO) slumped on Thursday, dropping more than 10% by 3:00 p.m. EDT after the company reported its second-quarter results.Despite the implications of its plunging stock
Enterprise Products Partners Earnings Continue to Benefit From a Shale Rebound
Enterprise Products Partners' (NYSE: EPD) quarterly earnings reports usually come in one of two forms: They either show significant gains from the company adding a major capital project to its
Transocean Takes Big Asset Writedown, but Sets the Stage for Something Big
Transocean's (NYSE: RIG) $1.69 billion loss this past quarter was certainly eye-catching. Sure, the market for offshore rigs isn't great, but it isn't that bad. As has been the case in so many prior
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s Bold Brazilian Bet Pays Off in the Second Quarter
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) closed its acquisition of a stake in Petrobras' (NYSE: PBR) natural gas transmission business in Brazil during the second quarter. That deal, when
UGI Corp's Earnings Plunge on Warmer Weather and Higher Costs
UGI Corp's (NYSE: UGI) fiscal third-quarter results came in well below the prior year period. However, the company was up against a tough comparable quarter, which benefited from cooler weather and
Losses Widen at Dawson Geophysical Despite Higher Revenue
Weak crude oil prices have been the bane of the energy industry, having an impact on activity levels throughout the industry. Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ: DWSN) has seen demand for its seismic services
Archrock Partners' Long-Awaited Turnaround Started in the Second Quarter
This most recent quarter may have been the turning point that investors in Archrock Partners (NASDAQ: APLP) have been waiting for. Last quarter, there was a high rate of order activity and higher