Apr 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why This is the Best Coal Stock to Buy... If There is OneWhile most other coal companies flounder, Alliance Resource Partners keeps racking up impressive growth and paying its investors a hefty distribution.
Apr 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe Key Takeaways From Alcoa's Earnings ReportAs Alcoa kicks off the unofficial start to earnings season, it once again offers investors mixed results.
Apr 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why ExxonMobil Corporation and Chevron Corporation Have Better Days AheadIntegrated majors ExxonMobil and Chevron got walloped last year by disappointing production and horrible refining conditions. Here's why this year will bring a recovery across the integrated model.
Apr 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's How Anadarko's Big Bet on Liquefied Natural Gas Will Fuel its FutureAnadarko Petroleum's huge Mozambique LNG project just secured long-term supply agreements, which paves the way for huge growth in the emerging markets.
Apr 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraFight Back Against High Gas Prices by Buying These 3 Oil StocksHigh oil prices mean pain at the pump for consumers, but Occidental Petroleum, ConocoPhillips, and Marathon Oil will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Apr 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraAnother Setback for Southern Company's Major Growth VentureAnother round of severe cost overruns threatens the financial viability of Southern's massive Kemper project.
Apr 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy a Tough Year for REITs Makes These 3 Stocks Great Buys (HCP, Inc., Health Care REIT, Inc., Realty Income Corp)Despite the prospect of higher interest rates, Realty Income, HCP, and Health Care REIT have positive underlying fundamentals to support their tantalizing dividend yields.
Apr 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraMcDonald's Is on the Value MenuWhile McDonald's growth has disappointed, the stock is cheap and offers better downside protection than Chipotle or Wendy's.
Apr 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraIt's a Marathon Not a Sprint for This Under-the-Radar Energy CompanyWhile ExxonMobil and Chevron get most of the attention, smaller upstream major Marathon Oil is out-performing them both on some crucial measures.
Apr 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraIf You're a Defensive-Minded Investor You Should Consider American Electric PowerIn times of economic uncertainty, American Electric's reliable profits and hefty dividends become all the more valuable.
Apr 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraAnother Positive Development Bodes Well for EOG ResourcesStrong well results at EOG's Eagle Ford development position the company well to meet its 2014 production growth hopes.
Apr 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraYou Shouldn't Buy a Gold ETF When these Companies are AvailableInvestors may instinctively flock to an ETF to play gold, but the mining stocks themselves are a better way to invest. Here's why.
Apr 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's How Monsanto is Planting the Seeds of Future ProfitsMonsanto's corn and soybean businesses are expanding across the world, which will set it up for a very profitable future.
Apr 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why Total is Looking Forward to a Brighter FutureWith a poor 2013 in the books, Total is hoping its project ramp-ups and new investments will fuel higher profits this year and beyond.
Apr 2, 2014 by Bob CiuraYou Shouldn't Overlook this Company Paying a 7% YieldRegency Energy Partners is a great high-yielding option to profit from the natural gas boom in the United States.
Apr 2, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why These 2 Energy Giants Can Support Your PortfolioDespite last year's struggles, both ExxonMobil and Chevron have tremendous track records of stability.
Apr 2, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe Future of Emerging Markets Wouldn't Be as Clear Without Deere & Co.Deere is rapidly expanding its footprint across the world, which should result in strong profit growth thanks to rising populations and standards of living in the emerging markets.
Apr 1, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why Alcoa's Momentum May Not be Built Ford ToughThe potential of a partnership with Ford on the new F-150 pickup truck may be over-shadowed by ongoing shutdowns at Alcoa's major smelters.
Mar 31, 2014 by Bob CiuraAre Transocean, Seadrill, and Ensco PLC's Dividends Too Good to be True?The huge dividend yields offered by oil drillers look tantalizing on the surface, but the impending slowdown in demand for oil rigs may call the sustainability of their payouts into question.
Mar 31, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow These 3 Oil and Gas Companies Are Banking on Bakken OilOil production from the Bakken field in North Dakota and Montana is on the upswing, and EOG Resources, Kodiak Oil & Gas, and ConocoPhillips are reaping the benefits.
