Jan 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why the Gorgon LNG Project Is Critical for These 3 Energy GiantsChevron, Exxon Mobil, and Royal Dutch Shell have teamed up to produce huge amounts of liquefied natural gas in Australia. Here's why the investment should pay off.
Jan 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe U.S. Steel Industry is Not as Healthy as it SeemsDespite rising stock prices, U.S. Steel and Nucor are not enjoying true business recoveries. Meanwhile, ArcelorMittal seems on track for a much stronger year than its American rivals.
Jan 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Fast-Food Stocks Need for a Strong 2014Due to changing consumer preferences in the United States, it's clear that international growth is imperative for the major fast-food companies.
Jan 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraSoaring U.S. Oil Production Has Many Companies Prepared to Spend Billions DomesticallyConocoPhillips, BP, and Hess Corporation are gearing up to capitalize on the oil boom in the United States.
Jan 2, 2014 by Bob CiuraInvestors Shunned This Reliable, Dividend Paying Industry in 2013It's been a rough year for American Electric Power, ConEd, and Southern, which badly lagged the market's performance. However, long-term investors need to understand the benefits of reinvesting rock-solid dividends at compelling valuations.
Dec 31, 2013 by Bob CiuraAs the Economy Grows, So Do These 3 Railroads' ProfitsNorfolk Southern, CSX, and Union Pacific are seeing their businesses recover right alongside the broader U.S. economy.
Dec 31, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy ConocoPhillips Will Pump Out Lots of Oil, Gas, and Dividends in 2014 and BeyondConocoPhillips' focus on the most promising oil and gas producing regions of the United States means shareholders will win big.
Dec 31, 2013 by Bob CiuraAre These 3 Big-Dividend Stocks Attractive Right Now?Real estate investment trusts such as Realty Income, HCP, and Health Care REIT got crushed in 2013. Here's why buying now means investors are very likely to win over the long term.
Dec 31, 2013 by Bob CiuraWill Big Oil's Energy Efficiency Initiatives Pay Off?Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and BP are undertaking energy efficiency solutions that are critical to their success in the emerging markets.
Dec 30, 2013 by Bob CiuraThere is a Safer Bet than ExxonMobil in 2014ExxonMobil's shares are rallying to end the year, but its underlying business has left a lot to be desired so far in 2013. Should investors buy the rally?
Dec 29, 2013 by Bob CiuraSome Companies are Built to Survive Rough, Economic Waters in 2014Ensco has a wiser strategic focus than Seadrill, and a better dividend than Transocean. That's what makes Ensco the 'Goldilocks' oil driller in the year ahead.
Dec 29, 2013 by Bob CiuraChristmas Time was Good to Coal Companies but Will it Continue?Coal is down, but not out. Due to rallying natural gas prices and new gasification technologies, next year might be a surprisingly good one for coal.
Dec 28, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy These 3 Consumer Stocks Are Good Picks, Despite Lofty ValuationsEven though Procter & Gamble, Clorox, and Colgate-Palmolive hold valuations at or above the market's, their world-class brands provide all the safety investors need.
Dec 27, 2013 by Bob CiuraDid BP Just Suffer a Serious Setback?While a recent court ruling against BP is a disappointment, there's a much bigger concern for BP investors to consider.
Dec 27, 2013 by Bob CiuraHow China May Make 2014 a Great Year for These Materials StocksChina's recently announced purchases of potash fertilizer and coal next year may improve the financial fortunes of Peabody Energy, Potash Corp, Agrium, and Mosaic.
Dec 26, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy BlackBerry's Future Remains CloudyDespite optimism over BlackBerry's restructuring and new strategic partnership, its business is still in free-fall.
Dec 26, 2013 by Bob CiuraWhy Kinder Morgan's Tanker Acquisition Makes SenseAt first glance, Kinder Morgan entering the oil tanker business seems foolish in light of the woes facing global tanker operators. But underneath the surface, the deal makes sense.
Dec 25, 2013 by Bob CiuraIs This Technology Giant's Comeback for Real?After two disappointing quarters in a row, Oracle finally showed some substantial progress in the third quarter in accelerating its cloud-based business.
Dec 25, 2013 by Bob CiuraHow China Could Save These 3 Fertilizer StocksPotashCorp, Mosaic, and Agrium recently struck a deal with China to buy North American potash. Here's why the agreement represents a key catalyst in 2014.
Dec 24, 2013 by Bob CiuraSanta Claus Gets His Coal on the Cheap from this Region of the United StatesAlliance Resource Partners is one of the only domestic coal companies thriving, and its product mix and regional focus are the primary reasons why it stands above its peers.
