Continue reading Closing Bell: No Killing This Bull (IO, GMCR, SBUX, EGPT, HLX, LNG)

Closing Bell: No Killing This Bull (IO, GMCR, SBUX, EGPT, HLX, LNG) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Here is a game changer. The natural gas market is about to become an export market. The U.S. has abundant natural gas and now two companies plan to take advantage of the opportunity, as reported in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required).

First we have privately owned Freeport LNG Development, working with Australian Macquarie Group (MQBKY), expecting to receive export permits. The company has an import terminal and it plans to add the equipment that will allow it to export as well.

Continue reading U.S. Firms to Export Natural Gas

U.S. Firms to Export Natural Gas originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Closing Bell: Choppy Markets After Europe (GM, MELA, CPWM, LNG, NOK)

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Continue reading Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) tumbles on Q3 loss

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) tumbles on Q3 loss originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post was written by Minyanville contributor Vitaliy Katsenelson,

Six reasons why natural gas is better investment than oil originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Cheniere Energy (AMEX: LNG) builds liquefied natural gas terminals and natural gas pipelines. It is a smaller energy company that also participates in oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico.

Should oil continue on its current trajectory, demand for natural gas will increase at a greater rate. LNG suffered from increased competition from larger players that entered the space when oil prices were rocketing higher and a large amount of debt on its balance sheet. The credit crisis pushed shares to the brink, but retirement of certain notes in exchange for common stock reduces LNG's interest expense and provides liquidity for the foreseeable future.

Continue reading Oil stock #3: Cheniere Energy (LNG)

Oil stock #3: Cheniere Energy (LNG) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 24 May 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

With oil prices heading to $70 or more, owning oil stocks is a must for any investor looking to generate maximum returns.

Crude traders are betting that a stronger economy will result in increased demand for oil. At the same time, OPEC is holding firm on production cuts that reduces supply.

And let's not forget about the summer driving season which officially kicks off this Memorial Day weekend.

All of these factors mean investors can confidently operate under the assumption that oil prices will go up in the foreseeable future.

Continue reading 3 oil stocks for slick profits

3 oil stocks for slick profits originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 23 May 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"Shipping stocks can be a good port in a financial storm," says Ivan Martchev in Leeb's Income Performance Letter. Here, the advisor looks at Teekay LNG Partners (NYSE: TGP).

"Some shippers take their chances in the spot market; these should be avoided. Teekay, however, offers a high yield and lower earnings volatility due to its lower-than-average exposure to the spot market.

"Teekay is well exposed to the growing market for liquidified natural gas (LNG). The growth profile of the LNG market is compelling. The vast majority of the world's natural gas reserves are stranded in Eurasia and the Middle East, while consumption is greatest in the U.S., Far East and Europe.

"Imports of LNG to the U.S., for example, are expected to increase by more than 400%, by some estimates, between now and 2012. Clearly, there is wide-eyed potential growth in the LNG market.

"There are also high barriers to entry in its transportation since it requires huge investments in loading and reliquification terminals for highly specialized ships. Given the support of its parent company -- Teekay Corp. -- Teekay LNG Partners is a force far larger than its relatively small size would have your believe at first blush.

"The company's growth is virtually assured for years to come due to the imbalance in the geographic distribution of reserves and consumers of natural gas. Teekay LNG Partners, yielding 7.7%, is a publicly-traded master limited partnership, which means you should look into the peculiarities of tax treatment of distributions."

Each day, Steven Halpern's TheStockAdvisors.com offers the latest market commentary and favorite investment ideas from the nation's leading financial newsletter advisors.

Teekay Shipping (TGP): A 'port in a storm' originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 14 May 2008 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

MOST NOTEWORTHY:

• Goldman downgraded American International Group (NYSE: AIG) to Neutral from Buy as they expect market concerns regarding balance sheet pressures and dilutive capital raises to pressure shares.
  
• Citigroup downgraded shares of Pacific Sunwear (NASDAQ: PSUN) to Sell from Buy as they believe Q1 trends are disappointing following the comp results.
  
• Morgan Keegan downgraded FedEx (NYSE: FDX) to Market Perform from Outperform citing the uncertainty related to fuel prices and the economy. RBC
  
• Capital cut Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) to Underperform from Outperform citing the corrected 2007 10K which indicates increased liquidity concerns.

• Oppenheimer cut Navios Maritime (NYSE: NM) to Perform from Outperform.
  
• Credit Suisse lowered TAL International Group (NYSE: TAL) to Neutral from Outperform.
  
• Vital Signs (NASDAQ: VITL) was downgraded at Piper to Neutral from Buy.

Analyst downgrades: AIG, PSUN, FDX and LNG originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 12 May 2008 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

MOST NOTEWORTHY:

• Patterson (NASDAQ:PDCO) was downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Baird, as the firm's checks indicate industry fundamentals have softened and it sees greater near-term risk for dental consumables than dental equipment.
  
• Virgin Media (NASDAQ:VMED) was cut to Hold from Buy at Jefferies as they believe the company's results could be under pressure given the continued competitive activity and potential weakening of the UK economy.
  
• Piper downgraded shares of MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD) to Neutral from Buy and lowered their target to $1.50 after Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) discontinued inhaled insulin Exubera due to an increase in lung cancer cases.

• Lehman cut Cheniere Energy (LNG) to Equal Weight from Overweight.
  
• Pantry (PTRY) was cut to Market Perform from Outperform at Friedman Billings.
  
• JP Morgan lowered Watsco (WSO) to Neutral from Overweight.

Analyst downgrades: PDCO, VMED and MNKD originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Exxon Mobil plans liquefied natural gas terminal off New Jersey

Exxon Mobil plans liquefied natural gas terminal off New Jersey originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.