Adam Galas

Solar is an industry that is full of promise, but also a lot of hype. This article explains why long-term investors should stick to one of the largest, most proven, and profitable companies in the industry, SunPower, as opposed to SolarCity, a much faster growing but still unprofitable company.

Recently ExxonMobil and Linn Energy agreed on a land swap deal that is massively favorably to both companies and likely to make investors in both companies a lot of money over the long term. This article outlines this deal and why it makes both companies a buy.

North America's energy boom is just getting started, but investors need to be careful where they invest their money. This article takes a look at Enerplus, a company that has struggled massively in the last few years, to see if it's turning the corner or if investors should take a look at Canadian Oil Sands giant Suncor.

Some of the best long-term investments are in boring but economically essential industries. This article highlights an industry most investors haven't heard of and outlines three stocks that have decades of dividend growth prowess to their names.

The U.S. may be awash in oil and gas thanks to shale deposits and new technology, but foreign shale reserves are actually larger than America's. This article highlights the potential for a strong shale oil and gas boom in Argentina and highlights two stocks to buy (and one to avoid) as a method for investors to cash in.

The oil tanker market has been through a disastrous long-term decline but all indications are that the market has bottomed. This article examines the fundamentals of the industry and whether or not income investors should consider owning two of the highest yielding stocks in the industry.

LNG trade is expected to more than double through 2035, and investors can earn both high yields and solid capital gains in the process through these three excellent investments.

Royalty trusts offer mouthwatering yields of 20%-40% but come with a catch that makes them bad long-term investments. This article explains why income investors should steer clear of Royalty trusts and instead choose high-quality, high-yielding upstream MLPs instead.

Pipeline partnerships are a popular way for income investors to earn both high-yield and capital gains to boot. This article explains why investors should consider avoiding Buckeye Partners in lieu of better alternatives: Markwest Energy Partners and Genesis Energy.

Many investors have made a fortune investing alongside ocean-based visionary John Fredriksen. This article highlights three amazing offshore drillers founded by the dividend-loving billionaire, and why long-term income investors should climb aboard.

Plug Power was recently a darling of Wall Street, but this article will argue not only that the company a bad investment, but that fuel cells in general are inferior to battery electric technology and have no long-term future.

Offshore oil drilling is one of the hottest trends in the energy sector, and investors have many ways to play it. This article highlights why Transocean is a troubled giant that should be avoided and instead highlights two smaller, more nimble, alternatives with bright futures and strong dividends to boot.

Enhanced oil recovery is turning the Permian Basin into a treasure trove for hundreds of oil and gas companies. This article highlights three companies that income investors should consider to cash in on the bonanza.

Atlantic Power offers investors a mouth-watering yield of 11.2%. Fundamental problems with the company indicate that there is no room for dividend growth but management is working hard to correct these. This article examines Atlantic Power's progress and compares it to an excellent, high-yielding alternative.

Offshore drilling, LNG exports, Alberta tar sands, and shale oil are some of the most promising megatrends in energy today. This article highlights two excellent oil majors taking advantage of these trends and provides an update on their efforts to enrich long-term investors.

America's energy boom is expected to require $641 billion in new investment through 2030. This creates enormous opportunities for MLP investors to earn large and growing yields as well as capital gains. However, not all MLPs are created equal, and not all will prove to be profitable investments. This article looks at three MLPs that have been struggling lately to see if their investment theses still hold true.

Production of natural gas liquids, a little-known byproduct of the fracking boom, is creating a $176 billion investment opportunity that can make long-term income investors rich. This article highlights two MLPs and a general partner that are making all the right moves to cash in on the coming bonanza.

MLPs without a general partner (gp) have lower costs of capital and are generally able to grow distributions faster than those with a gp. This article explains why investors might want to consider these kinds of MLPs and highlights three with the best growth prospects.

Investors often turn to large-cap oil stocks for consistent dividend growth and rock-solid safety. This article highlights two major oil companies that have been struggling recently and examines whether the investment theses for owning them still hold true.

In recent months Linn Energy has come under fire by shorts while receiving negative media attention. Concerns over its accounting and recent acquisition of Berry Petroleum, which could negatively affect its distribution coverage ratio, resulted in a 20% decline. This article highlights why the current concerns are short-term issues and why the long-term future of this MLP remains bright.