Jan 8, 2014 by Taylor MuckermanAlcoa Showed the Dow Jones Industrial Average Who's Boss After it was DroppedAfter being dropped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Alcoa hopes to keep the good times rolling as 2014 kicks off.
Jan 8, 2014 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthBitter Cold Weather Could Freeze Investors' ReturnsOil and natural gas producers in the Bakken are used to slower operations in the winter, but recent storms have made things much more difficult than normal. Should Kodiak Oil & Gas investors be more worried than those from Continental Resources or Marathon Oil?
Jan 8, 2014 by Taylor MuckermanNational Oilwell Varco's CEO on Preparing for the FutureWatching many of its competitors die out in the ’80s and ’90s, NOV saw a way forward.
Dec 25, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthYou Would Have Been Better Off Mining for Bitcoins in 2013 Than Coal or GoldIt was a downright terrible for nearly all miners, especially big names like Goldcorp, Peabody Energy, and Southern Copper Corp.
Dec 24, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthIn 2013, Geopolitical Risk and America's Energy Boom Cause Several Major Energy Companies to Re-FocusCivil unrest in the Middle East and record oil and natural gas production are just a couple of reasons companies like Apache Corp, Marathon Oil, and Occidental Petroleum are retreating back to the United States.
Dec 24, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthIt's Hard to Beat the Stock Market but These Companies Did So With Ease in 2013It's hard to be upset about not investing in a single company when the market is up more than 25% on the year, but missing out on Core Laboratories in 2013 is certainly something to regret.
Dec 24, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South2014 Will Witness the Departure of One of the Greatest CEOs in the Energy SectorNational Oilwell Varco will be undergoing some dramatic changes in 2014. One of the most meaningful will be the departure of Chairman and CEO Pete Miller.
Dec 22, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthWhy Not Generate Some Extra Income While You Save Money from Cheaper Gasoline?Reports state that gasoline prices reached levels not seen in the last three years. Why not invest this extra savings back into the energy sector?
Dec 22, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthThe US Government Bent but Didn't Break When Addressing the Energy Sector in 2013Many monumental decisions had to be made in 2013 that determined the direction of US energy. From TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline, to natural gas exporters including Cheniere Energy.
Dec 20, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthThe U.S. Government Could Save $150 Billion by Properly Incentivizing Energy CompaniesNew energy tax credits were proposed on the Senate floor by Senator Max Baucus that would hopefully simplify energy incentives. Clean energy production would be a highlight of the overhaul.
Dec 19, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthWas Our Top Stock of 2013 Better than Yours?Core Laboratories showed the overall stock market who's boss in 2013. Which stock do we like for 2014?
Dec 19, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthOutstanding Natural Gas Production in Pennsylvania Took the Industry By StormPennsylvania trumped the competition in 2012 by producing 72% more natural gas than in 2011. This moved the state from #7 to #3 in the rankings. Companies like Range Resources and Cabot Oil & Gas are likely to continue leading the charge.
Dec 18, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthMexico Sets Controversial Plan to Open Border to Foreign Oil CompaniesAfter 75 long years, Mexico is finally choosing to reform its energy industry. Companies like Ensco and Hercules Offshore are likely to benefit.
Dec 15, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthOil Companies are in Love with AmericaA trend is quickly emerging among U.S. oil companies: sell foreign assets and return to home base. Marathon Oil is just the latest in the string that includes Apache Corporation and Occidental Petroleum.
Dec 13, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthTwitter Asks and We Answer: Clean Energy FuelsToday, we asked for questions via Twitter surrounding the energy sector. Here's one that concerns Clean Energy Fuels' profitability in 2014.
Dec 13, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthChevron Just Can't Get this Project RightOverruns have become a staple for the Gorgon LNG Project in which Chevron owns a near 50% stake. How many more billions is it costing them, now?
Dec 13, 2013 by Taylor MuckermanAn Interview with Pete Miller, CEO of National Oilwell VarcoNOV's CEO discusses his company’s history, where it stands now, and what it looks forward to in years to come.
Dec 6, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthBe Thankful for America's New Energy FocusAs 2013 comes to a close, Motley Fool analyst Taylor Muckerman is thankful that solar energy is finally staking its claim in America's energy landscape, with companies like SolarCity and SunPower leading the charge.
Dec 6, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthGet the Latest Update in Natural Gas ExportsAnother day, another deal for Cheniere Energy. This time, its with its Corpus Christi facility, not its Sabine Pass facility operated by Cheniere Energy Partners.
Dec 6, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel SouthHere is What GE Believes in for the Next DecadeThe ability of natural gas to travel around the globe makes it an area that General Electric strongly believes in.
