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FeedPosted Mar 31st 2011 12:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Schlumberger Limited (SLB), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is the world's leading oil services company, assisting in exploration, production and most other oil services; its operations include being a leader in applying proprietary technologies to extract hard-to-extract oil and gas," says Michael Shulman.
The editor of The Short-Side Trader suggests, "Let's ask ourselves the following question: Over the next year is the there going to be more, less or an equal demand for oil? The answer is clearly more demand.
"Another question: Over the next year is there going to be more, less or an equal supply of oil?
Continue reading Schlumberger (SLB): A 'Great Opportunity'
Posted Mar 29th 2011 11:30AM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy
Extraordinaire natural gas and energy storage and transmission play TransCanada Corp. (TRP), first discussed on May 11, 2009, at a price of $26.56, is testing the $40 level, and I obviously still like the shares.
And the reason is obvious enough. TransCanada's natural gas operations hold considerable promise. It's a natural gas transmission and storage company that also owns oil assets and electric power generation assets (including 19 wholly-owned power plants).
Continue reading TransCanada Is Pushing $40 a Share
Posted Mar 18th 2011 3:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
The major beneficiaries of ongoing unrest in the Middle East will include companies that have lots of oil reserves, which certainly includes Brazil's Petrobras (PBR)," notes Paul Goodwin.
The editor of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report explains, "The company is the third largest oil and natural gas company in the world, with proven oil reserves of 14.2 billion barrels. That's an 11% year-over-year gain in reserves, the largest increase in eight years.
"If you add in probable and possible reserves, the number rises to nearly 28.5 billion barrels. Proven natural gas reserves also took a big jump in 2010, rising more than 15% to 423 billion cubic meters.
Continue reading Petrobras (PBR): Brazil Firm Boasts 'Huge Reserves'
Posted Mar 7th 2011 1:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"As partnerships, MLPs pass through the majority of their income to investors in the form of regular distributions; the average MLP currently yields about 6 percent," observes eneergy sector expert Elliott Gue.
The editor of The Energy Strategist explains, "QR Energy LP (QRE) debuted as a publicly traded master limited partnership on Dec. 17, 2010.
"QR Energy owns upstream assets from which it produces oil and natural gas. Oil and natural gas liquids account for about 70 percent of the outfit's reserves (29.7 million barrels of oil equivalent) and production (5,184 barrels of oil equivalent per day).
Continue reading QR Energy (QRE): A New Buy Among MLPs
Posted Feb 18th 2011 10:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, ConAgra Foods (CAG), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"ConocoPhillips (COP) is not only my favorite integrated oil company, it is also on the short-list of my favorite stocks, period," says Nathan Slaughter.
The editor of Street Authority Market Advisor explains, "The company is raking in cash; the integrated oil giant pocketed $2.0 billion in net profits last quarter on $53.2 billion in revenues.
"For all of 2010, earnings soared nearly 160% to $11.4 billion. That percentage gets cut in half when you exclude one-time gains and charges. Still, it's a good time to be a shareholder.
Continue reading ConocoPhillips (COP): Portfolio Anchor
Posted Feb 10th 2011 10:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Expedia Inc (EXPE), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"On our proprietary Quadrix® rating system, ExxonMobil (XOM) has steadily advanced over the past year," says Richard Moroney.
The editor of Dow Theory Forecasts explains, "Out of a possible 100, the oil giant earns an Overall score of 96 -- compared to just 51 in January 2010. As such, we rate the stock a long-term buy.
"Meanwhile, the shares recently rallied to their highest level since January 2009 after Exxon said it earned $1.85 excluding special items in the December quarter, up 46% and $0.22 above the consensus estimate.
Continue reading Quantitative System Picks ExxonMobil (XOM)
Posted Feb 9th 2011 4:30PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy
Time was, independent refiners like Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), first discussed here on April 20, 2009, at a price of $20.08, were in a bind, operationally, due to high oil prices and low gasoline demand that squeezed crack spreads.
But that was a long time ago. Refinery margins, which were squeezed during 2008-2009, due to the loss of more than 8 million jobs from the U.S. economy -- many of those being vehicle owners -- continue to recover. Gasoline demand, in particular, has rebounded: the U.S. will likely see decreased gasoline usage on a per capita basis, as vehicle efficiency improves, but rising vehicle sales stemming from job growth will offset this.
Continue reading Valero Energy: Time to Take Some Profits?
Posted Feb 9th 2011 12:40PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Schlumberger Limited (SLB), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"Oil had a good year in 2010, rising 15 percent, and 2011 looks to be even better, as a stronger global economy pushes demand for resources higher," says Stephen Leeb.
The editor of The Complete Investor explains, "Oil service and equipment companies are the most leveraged way to play rising oil prices. Here's a look a Schlumberger (SLB) and National Oilwell Varco (NOV).
"First is Schlumberger, operating in more than 80 countries. The company is the world's leading supplier of energy technology, project management, and information solutions.
Continue reading Oil Services Favorites: Schlumberger, National Oilwell Varco
Posted Feb 2nd 2011 3:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, National Grid (NGG)
"National Grid (NGG), an electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution utility, is a low-risk, income-generating idea," suggests income expert Carla Pasternak.
The editor of High Yield International explains, "Based in London, the company's largest market is still the UK, and it holds a virtual monopoly on the electricity transmission grid in England and Wales.
"Its primary business is to balance the supply and demand of electricity and natural gas and transmit that power from producers to customers across its network of high-voltage transmission wires and natural gas pipelines.
Continue reading National Grid (NGG): Defensive Income
Posted Feb 1st 2011 10:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Brazil, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)
"Our advice to buy Brazil as well as our advice to buy energy stocks have rewarded those who heeded them over the last few years; given this, it stands to reason, then, that investing in Brazilian energy is eminently sensible," says Jack Adamo.
The editor of Insiders Plus explains, "Our latest buy recommendation is Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) -- or Petrobras for short.
"The reason for buying Brazil is clear: It is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and among the best of that group in terms of rule of law and honest financial markets.
Continue reading Petrobras (PBR): Energy Gains in Brazil
Posted Jan 14th 2011 1:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Exxon Mobil (XOM), Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, DJIA, Stocks to Buy
"Nowhere is the supply and demand balance as tight as it is with oil; with the somewhat stronger economy here and abroad, the oil gap is closing again," says Jim Powell.
The editor of Global Changes & Opportunities explains, "I think the best way to benefit from rising oil prices is to buy Exxon Mobil (XOM), the world's largest, and one of its most reliable, energy investments.
"I think the price will reach the psychologically important $100 mark by this summer, and maybe a lot sooner.
Continue reading ExxonMobil (XOM): The Best Way to Play Oil
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