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2 Top Cash-Cow Stocks
What do U.S. midstream giant Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) and global industrial conglomerate Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) have in common? They hail from different industries, but
Could Kinder Morgan Inc.’s Stock Buyback Program Just Be for Show?
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) unveiled some nice surprises when it reported second-quarter results earlier this month. Not only did the pipeline giant announce plans to provide investors with a 60%
Where the World Gets Its Power
Renewable energy is getting more and more popular globally every year, but there are still plenty of countries that rely heavily on fossil fuels or nuclear energy. In this week's episode of Industry
Ensco's Earnings May Not Impress Investors, but Its Outlook Might
Recent earnings results may not show it, but it's looking like the offshore rig market is starting to pick up again. There was no better example of this than Ensco's (NYSE: ESV) most recent quarter
Weatherford International Q2 Earnings: Still Stuck in Neutral
For those investors that have been hoping to see a turnaround in Weatherford International's (NYSE: WFT) quarterly earnings results, this wasn't the quarter they were expecting. Even though the
2 Stocks With Better Dividends Than Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is a giant in the midstream business, but it's hardly the only company in the space. And it has something of a checkered past when it comes to dividends. If you're an
ExxonMobil Posts Improved Earnings Despite Production Slides in the Second Quarter
There was never a real concern that ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) would crumble under the weight of the most recent collapse in the oil and gas market. Its rock-solid balance sheet and conservative
Experts Are Watching This Number at Holly Energy Partners
Holly Energy Partners (NYSE: HEP) has increased its distribution every quarter for 50 consecutive quarters. It offers a yield of more than 7.3%. Those are both impressive numbers that should catch the
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in the Energy Sector
According to a study from the INGAA Foundation, the U.S. and Canada will need to invest $546 billion in building new energy-related infrastructure over the next two decades to support anticipated
Shale Drillers Hit the Brakes, Feeling the Hurt of Sinking Oil Prices
U.S. oil and gas producers were unabashedly bullish on their prospects upon entering 2017. Fueling that view was the expected positive impact that two years of underinvestment and a step-up in efforts
3 Stocks that Pay You to Handsomely to Own Them
Who doesn't like to get paid? When it comes to investing that can mean a number of things. For me, that means a nice dividend yield and a long history of paying that dividend each and every quarter
Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Earnings and M&A Sent These Stocks Soaring
Crude prices rebounded sharply this week, closing up nearly 9% to just below $50 a barrel. Several factors sparked that rally, including another decline in U.S. oil inventories, pledges by some OPEC
Marathon Petroleum's Retail and Midstream Assets Prop Up Earnings in Q2
Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) is still in the middle of a major strategic review of its corporate structure. Management has communicated what it plans to do with its stake in master limited
Chevron's Production Surge Lifts Second-Quarter Earnings
It's not that uncommon to see a small independent oil and gas producer to post 10% production growth rates. For a massive company like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) to pull off that feat is an entirely
CVR Refining's Second Quarter: Cash Hoard Raises Questions
For the seventh quarter in a row, CVR Refining (NYSE: CVRR) hasn't been able to do what its investors expect it to do as a master limited partnership: pay a distribution. That is due in part to the
Valero Energy's Second-Quarter Results Get a Welcome Boost From Refining
With a refining operation as large as Valero Energy's (NYSE: VLO), even the slightest uptick in the refining market can have a noticeable effect on the bottom line. Thanks to slightly better margins
Helmerich & Payne Couldn't Get Over the Profit Hurdle Last Quarter
As great as 2017 has been for the shale oil sector, with growing production that put rigs and other drilling equipment back online, and crews back to work, that hasn't necessarily translated to profit
Apache Corporation in 5 Charts
My top independent oil stock right now isn't ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), despite its size and brand recognition. Instead, it's little Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA). I think the stock market has
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.'s Results Continue Their Slight Improvement
Thanks to a more stable oil market, National Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV) posted a slight improvement in its second-quarter results. Revenue came in at $1.76 billion, which was 1% higher than the first
5 Must-See Numbers From ConocoPhillips' Q2 Report
On the surface it would seem as though ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) reported an atrocious second quarter, given that its net loss ballooned to $3.4 billion, up from a loss of $1.1 billion in the
Shares of Teekay Corp. and Teekay Offshore Surge on Investment Deal With Brookfield Business Partners
Shares of Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK) and Teekay Offshore Partners (NYSE: TOO) are up 12.6% and 7.4%, respectively, as of 11:15 a.m. EDT today. The jump comes after Teekay announced a transaction
Here's Why QEP Resources Inc Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of QEP Resources (NYSE: QEP) plunged on Thursday morning, down 16% as of 10:30 a.m. EDT, after the company reported second-quarter results and unveiled a major acquisition in the Permian Basin.
Total SA Plans to Open Up the Checkbook After Impressive Q2 Earnings
It was pretty much a foregone conclusion that eventually oil and gas companies were going to start spending more money on exploration and development of new sources. The amount of underinvestment is
Rebounding Oil and Gas Sales Fuel United States Lime & Minerals Inc.'s Q2 Results
U.S. Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ: USLM) continues to benefit from a rebound in oil and gas prices. Not only is it fueling demand for its lime and limestone products, but those higher prices are also
Fire and Other Operational Items Bite Into Suncor Energy's Earnings... Again
Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU) can't seem to catch a break when it comes to its oil-sands operations. Last year, there was the devastating effect of wildfires in Alberta. This year's fire at its Syncrude