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Taylor Muckerman

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Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.

Recent Articles by Taylor Muckerman

Jan 26, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman

Heed the Bible's Word and Don't Forget Your Oil

The energy sector hasn't been this cheap in over a decade. When shining a light on your portfolio, don't forget the oil.

Jan 25, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Santa Claus Could Be Sitting on Billions of Barrels of Oil

The Arctic has not been kind to Royal Dutch Shell, but ExxonMobil and Statoil are moving forward in 2014.

Jan 25, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Iran's President Wants to Play "Let's Make a Deal"

After suffering through sanctions since 2012, Iran's oil exports have dropped considerably. With the prospect of sanctions being lifted, Iran is lobbying the world's largest oil companies to help revive production.

Jan 25, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman

Have You Read Our Top 5 Articles From Last Week?

These five articles were our most popular energy articles from January 19 - 25th.

Jan 25, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Insider Trading By Management Can't Be Ignored

For Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile, its business units have a bright future. Unfortunately, the company's CEO has put investors in a tough spot.

Jan 23, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

The Price of Gold Is One of the Hottest Investing Topics Today

The year 2013 was a rough one for investors who bet on gold. Now, everyone wants to know if the precious metal will turn things around in 2014.

Jan 20, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Our Readers Want to Know if its Time to Invest in Gold Miners

Gold miners performed miserably last year. Is it time for a change?

Jan 19, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Is Google Forming a Utility Killer?

Between its purchase of Nest and its investments in renewable energy, does Google have utilities in its sights?

Jan 19, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Rail Cars Aren't Getting Any Safer Until 2015 at the Earliest

Rail car derailments while transporting oil have become fairly common since the middle of 2013. Will any regulation be passed in 2014 that could affect the likes of Canadian National Railway or Canadian Pacific Railway?

Jan 18, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

The 2015 Ford F-150 Followed Up on its New Years Resolution

Will Ford's F-150 tow Alcoa and Kaiser Aluminum's stock higher?

Jan 16, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Our Analysts Weigh in on Controversial Oil Exports

The debate is likely just getting started, but our analysts already have some early opinions like waiting to see how the southern portion of TransCanada's Keystone XL affects oil pricing.

Jan 16, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman

CEO Pete Miller Explains NOV’s Acquisitions Strategy

With as many as 300 acquisitions under its belt, how does NOV decide what to take on next?

Jan 15, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Oil and Gas Companies Didn't Merge in 2013 Like They Used To

The Bakken led all U.S. basins, but upstream M&A still fell well short of 2012 numbers.

Jan 14, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman

Pete Miller Says Offshore Drillers are Looking for the Big Kahuna

Different types of oil and gas development ebb and flow at different times -- and NOV serves them all.

Jan 12, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

2014's Biggest Energy Debate Has Already Begun Heating Up

Exports of natural gas have already been approved. Now "Big Oil" companies and congressmen are pushing for crude oil exports. If it's up to refiners like Alon USA Energy, HollyFrontier and Valero Energy, our crude will be staying pat.

Jan 12, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

China Believes that it Can Duplicate Our Success

China thinks it can double its oil production in just 16 years. If it's capable, companies like Royal Dutch Shell, Halliburton and Schlumberger will likely have played a part.

Jan 11, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Did Oil and Natural Gas Treat Us Differently Last Quarter?

Earnings season has begun, and it will be interesting to see how price movements in oil and natural gas impacted energy companies. CF Industries, Chesapeake Energy and Ultra Petroleum present interest cases to pay attention to.

Jan 10, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman

Pete Miller Describes Why National Oilwell Varco Doesn't Have a Singular Culture

The head of National Oilwell Varco talks company culture, and lists a few business leaders he admires for the transformations they have achieved in other industries.

Jan 8, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Changes Made in 2013 Could Finally Start Paying Off for 2 Companies

Will Apache Corp and Petrobras bust out of their slumps in 2014? One of our analysts believes this might just happen.

Jan 8, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Attention Investors Looking For European Hot Spots! Look to the High Seas

With the North Sea not the same field that it once was, companies like ExxonMobil, Noble Energy and Statoil are turning to some other offshore areas for new oil and natural gas production.

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