natural gas stocks posts
FeedPosted 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 Jan 10th 2011 9:30AM by Connie Madon (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Industry, Commodities

Is natural gas the next big mover? The answer is yes. Why, you ask? Oil has been making new highs to $93.00 per barrel. This is pushing up the price of home heating oil. Natural gas, on the other hand, has stayed in the doldrums for the past year.
So right off, you have a commodity that is making a long-term bottom. Here are several other factors making natural gas attractive:
- Natural gas is a greener fuel than either coal or oil;
- Natural gas is cheap;
Continue reading Is Natural Gas the Next Big Mover?
Posted Jan 5th 2011 10:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Best Stocks for 2011
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)
Posted Jun 18th 2010 2:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
"I believe natural gas is the top energy play on the planet; natural gas produces far fewer greenhouse gases than oil or coal, it is easy to transport, and there is a lot of it," says Jim Lowell.
The editor of Global Changes & Opportunities explains, "EnCana (ECA) is my top choice as a natural gas investment. Long-term investors should be well rewarded for buying the stock at its current low price.
"During the past two years, there has been a revolution in the ability to extract natural gas from shale deposits, of which the U.S. and Canada have huge quantities.
Continue reading EnCana (ECA): 'Top Choice in Natural Gas'
Posted Apr 29th 2010 11:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks
"China Natural Gas (
CHNG) is one of the leading providers of pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial and residential use in the Xi'an region of China; the company also distributes compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel through natural gas fueling stations," notes China specialist
Jim Trippon.
The editor of
The China Stock Digest explains, "Xi'an is a fast growing Chinese city supported by a population of approximately 8.5 million. Xian (as Westerners know it) is the "gateway" to the broad western regions of China. The city of Xi'an has approximately 20,000 taxis, 5,000 buses and 3,000 special purpose vehicles that are powered by compressed natural gas.
Continue reading China Natural Gas (CHNG): A Play on Hybrid Vehicles
Posted Apr 13th 2010 11:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"Cheniere Energy Partners, LP. (
CQP), a master limited partnership, is the owner and operator of the Sabine Pass LNG receiving terminal in Cameron Parish; the 853 acre facility is in a prime location with vast LNG capacity," notes income specialist
Bryan Perry.
The editor of
The Cash Machine explains, " The regasification ability of the terminal is about 2.6 billion cubic feet per day, and it can store about 10.1 billion cubic feet of LNG. That sounds like a lot -- and it is -- but CQP wants the Sabine Pass LNG to expand capacity even more. So in April of 2008, the company began its expansion project.
Continue reading Cheniere Energy (CPQ): Perry's Pick Among MLPs
Posted Nov 10th 2009 11:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks, Obama Picks
"I'm excited about Quanta Services (PWR), a contracting company that specializes in building utility transmission and distribution infrastructure," says Ian Wyatt.
In his Top Stock Insights, he explains, "The current focus in the U.S. of projects that improve energy conservation, utilize renewable resources, and improve air quality make Quanta an excellent long-term growth opportunity.
"Its customers are in the electric power, gas, telecommunications, and cable television industries. These are stimulus spending customers; i.e., big government organizations and utilities companies.
Continue reading Quanta Services (PWR): Infrastructure power play
Posted Sep 15th 2009 11:20AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks, Obama Picks
"If there was ever a stock we can hold for a few years, natural gas company Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) is it," says Ian Wyatt. Here's the latest from his Top Stock Insights.
"Chesapeake Energy is the largest independent natural gas company and most active driller of wells in the US. Its operating activities include the onshore exploration and production of natural gas.
"The Obama administration is keen on achieving energy independence for the US. Natural gas is a good option for energy, since it is inexpensive, clean and domestic. I believe the administration will continue to push natural gas as an alternative to oil, and create incentives for the industry.
Continue reading Chesapeake (CHK): A natural in natural gas
Posted Jul 13th 2009 11:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Canada, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks
"Our focus this summer remains on building positions in the bombed-out natural gas market; there's no other commodity this depressed, this unwanted and trading at such distressed levels," says resource expert Eric Roseman.
In his industry-leading, The Commodity Trend Alert, he explains, "Indeed, the bombed-out natural gas sector is screaming 'buy'." Here, he looks at TransCanada Corp. (NYSE: TRP).
"The way prices have been heading over the last several months you'd think the world doesn't use this clean-burning fossil fuel anymore.
"Natural gas prices remain 70% off their 52-week high and more than 75% below their all-time highs almost four years ago when Hurricane Katrina smashed the Gulf of Mexico.
Continue reading TransCanada (TRO): Natural gas is a 'screaming buy'
Posted Jul 7th 2009 2:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Williams Companies (WMB)
"Despite coming close to bankruptcy in 2002, Williams Co. (NYSE: WMB) has some of the premier assets in each of its business segments: exploration & production, mid-stream and pipelines," says turnaround expert George Putnam.
In his The Turnaround Letter, he explains, "The company now has the financial strength not only to survive the current downturn but to grow and prosper."
"Begun in 1908 as a pipeline construction company, Williams is now a major, integrated natural gas company; it produces, gathers, processes and transports natural gas throughout the United States.
Continue reading Turnaround for Williams (WMB): Pipeline profits
Posted May 19th 2009 1:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"As the global economy rebounds late this year or next year, demand for energy will rise again, sending prices of crude and natural gas higher," says growth and income expert Bryan Perry.
In his top-notch The Cash Machine, he explains, "With energy assets cheap by historical standards right now, I want to increase our exposure to LINN Energy LLC (NASDAQ: LINE), a best-in-class inflation hedge."
"Founded in 2003, LINN is an independent oil and gas Master Limited Partnership (MLP) that completed its initial public offering (IPO) in January 2006.
Continue reading LINN Energy (LINN): 'Best in class' inflation hedge
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