"I suspect that as long as the dollar continues its slide our focus on commodities and resource stocks focusing will prove rewarding," says Jack Adamo.

The editor of Insiders Plus explains, "For our latest buy recommendation we'll revisit an old favorite of ours. Over the years we've held 4 positions in ConocoPhillips (COP) and they've gained an average of about 32% for us.

Continue reading ConocoPhillips (COP): 'Rock Solid Financials'

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The stock of (CNQ) pushed substantially higher this winter, clearing major psychological resistance at $50, before pulling back in healthy-correction fashion.

Further, given the better than 50% gain, if you bought Canadian Natural Resources when first discussed here at the split-adjusted price of $31.80 on May 24, 2010, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits off the table with CNQ.

Continue reading Canadian Natural Resources: Oil Sands Sector Winner

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"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'

Schlumberger (SLB): A 'Great Opportunity' originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE), which I first discussed here on November 8, 2010, at a price of $14.75, downtrended this winter in bear-hug fashion, trying investors' patience, but the stock appears to have held support near $11.60.

Note: I consider Clean Energy to be a high-risk stock not suitable for moderate or low-risk investors. Don't consider CLNE if you can't tolerate a 30% to 50% drop in the stock's price: it could happen.

Continue reading Clean Energy Fuels Is Trying Investors' Patience

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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

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Continue reading Petrobras (PBR): Brazil Firm Boasts 'Huge Reserves'

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"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

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"Hunting for value these days is a tough task as this market rally has elevated so many stocks and ETFs to new 52-weeks with almost no buyable dips," suggests Jim Trippon.

The editor of ETF Profit Report explains, "Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) -- a new addition to our model ETF portfolio -- is one example of finding some value.

"The ETF is sitting 5.3% off its 52-week high just below $50 and even though this a high beta ETF, the trade set up we're looking actually keeps downside risk to a minimum.

Continue reading Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL): Fired Up over Coal

Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL): Fired Up over Coal originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"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

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"On our proprietary Quadrix(R) 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)

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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?

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

ExxonMobil (XOM): The Best Way to Play Oil originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Our top pick for 2011 is natural gas producer (RRC), which is on our recommended buy list," says Geoffrey Seiler.

The editor of BullMarket.com explains, "With natural gas prices depressed, we think now is the time to buy low, and Range is one of the best-positioned companies in the natural gas sector, both in terms of growth, assets, and being a low-cost producer.

Continue reading Top Picks 2011: Range Resources (RRC)

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This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Zero emissions is the holy grail of green technology as the world looks to grapple with the converging pressures of tight fossil fuel supplies, air quality issues and global warming," says Brendan Coffey.

The editor of Cabot Green Investor explains, "I see the push for zero emissions reviving a technology once largely written off: nuclear power. In light of this, my top pick for 2011 is Uranium Resources (URRE).

Continue reading Top Picks 2011: Uranium Resources (URRE)

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This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Back in the days when Colombia was a political and military battleground, and leftist rebels regularly bombed the oil pipelines, investing in Colombian oil was only for people prepared to take enormous risks," says Frida Ghitis.

The contributing editor to Global Investing explains, "Now the landscape has changed considerably. Indeed our top stock idea for 2011 is now Columbian oil firm Ecopetrol (EC).

Continue reading Top Picks 2011: Ecopetrol (EC)

Top Picks 2011: Ecopetrol (EC) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"In my view, Seadrill (SDRL) is the best-placed contract driller in my coverage universe," says Elliot Gue.

The editor of The Energy Strategist explains, "The company doesn't produce or explore for oil and natural gas; rather, it is in the business of owning drilling rigs that are leased out to major producers for a daily fee known as a day rate.

Continue reading Top Picks 2011: Seadrill (SDRL)

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"Caterpillar's announcement that it would acquire Bucyrus underlines the growth potential in global coal markets; short-term fluctuations aside, demand for met coal will continue to rise," says energy sector specialist Elliott Gue.

The editor of The Energy Strategist explains, "I believe that coal-related stocks -- such as Peabody Energy (BTU) -- are a buy for this holiday season.

"Peabody Energy delivered a solid third quarter, beating consensus forecasts for both earnings and revenue.

Continue reading Peabody (BTU): Fired Up by Coal

Peabody (BTU): Fired Up by Coal originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.