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John Bromels

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John Bromels has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst since 2012 covering information technology, communication services, industrials, energy, materials, utilities, and healthcare sectors. He finds investing to be more interesting and profitable than collectible trading card games and is an award-winning puzzle designer.

Recent Articles by John Bromels

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Sep 11, 2017 by John Bromels

Why August Was a Bad Month for Oil Drillers

It was a lackluster month for stocks overall, but many oil and gas exploration and production stocks were hit hard by the stock market, falling 14% or more. Here's why.

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Sep 11, 2017 by John Bromels

Why Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Dropped 5% in August

The stock market wasn't kind to Baker Hughes, a GE Company, or its rivals Schlumberger and Halliburton last month. Here's why.

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Sep 8, 2017 by John Bromels

Why Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Dropped 10% in August

The natural gas fuel company had another rough month. With the underperformance trend continuing, is there any hope for investors?

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Sep 7, 2017 by John Bromels

Why Seadrill Partners LLC Jumped More Than 20% in August

The oil rig operator benefited from key changes to its credit facilities, which protect it from its parent's likely bankruptcy.

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Sep 5, 2017 by John Bromels

3 Dividend Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit

Hate picking out a dividend stock and then seeing the dividend slashed...or worse, eliminated? Here are three of the best, most secure dividends for value investors today.

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Sep 1, 2017 by John Bromels

Better Buy: Apache Corp. vs. Devon Energy

The stock market has hammered shares of both of these oil and gas industry players over the past year. But both are showing an improved outlook. Which is the better buy?

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Aug 29, 2017 by John Bromels

What Hurricane Harvey Means for Oil Stocks

Catastrophic storm Hurricane Harvey has walloped Houston -- the epicenter of the nation's oil industry -- and the extent of the damage isn't yet known. Here's what investors should know about the market's reaction, and where things may go from here.

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Aug 28, 2017 by John Bromels

General Electric Is Pulverizing United Technologies in This Hot Niche Market

The two industrial giants' newest jet engines are going head to head in the marketplace. Here's why more customers are buying from GE joint venture CFM International than United Technologies subsidiary Pratt & Whitney.

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Aug 26, 2017 by John Bromels

3 Key Takeaways from Anadarko Petroleum's Q2 2017 Earnings

The oil and gas industry player's quarterly performance was middling, and the outlook doesn't seem to bode well. Can the company reverse the trend?

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Aug 23, 2017 by John Bromels

The Hidden Gold Mine in ExxonMobil's Q2 2017 Earnings

The top oil major turned in a solid second quarter but missed expectations, so the stock market sent shares lower. But this overlooked asset might help the company's underperforming production segment break its trend.

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Oct 17, 2017 by John Bromels

3 Key Takeaways From ConocoPhillips' Q2 2017 Earnings

Top independent oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips finally managed to turn a profit in the second quarter, and the stock market sent its shares slightly higher. But is the company going to outperform in the long run?

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Aug 9, 2017 by John Bromels

Why Seadrill Partners LLC Dropped Almost 15% in July

The stock market has walloped the drilling-rig operator over and over again, and last month was no exception to the trend. And the worst may be yet to come.

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Aug 9, 2017 by John Bromels

Why Boeing Soared More Than 22% in July

The world's top aircraft maker outperformed in July thanks to industry growth and incredible second-quarter performance.

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Aug 6, 2017 by John Bromels

The Real Story Behind Apache Corporation's Disappointing Q2 2017 Earnings

The numbers for this oil and gas driller seem disappointing, even troubling. But there's a hidden story that the stock market doesn't seem to be noticing. Is this your best chance to buy?

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Aug 3, 2017 by John Bromels

Why This Niche Chemical Market Was Red-Hot in July

This small chemical industry churns out a product with dozens, if not hundreds, of uses, and the stock market has rewarded manufacturers with incredible returns. But can this streak of outperformance last?

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Aug 2, 2017 by John Bromels

What to Expect When Apache Corporation Reports Q2 2017 Earnings

The oil and gas industry player reports quarterly earnings on Aug. 3 and has been managing expectations for months. We expect results to underperform last quarter, but is there an uptrend in the company's future?

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Aug 2, 2017 by John Bromels

Apache Corporation's Most Brilliant Moves in 2017 So Far

The oil and gas industry player had some big moves in 2016, but the stock market has lost interest this year. Nevertheless, the company has made some savvy decisions this year that have set it up to outperform.

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Jul 31, 2017 by John Bromels

ConocoPhillips in 3 Charts

Things are looking up for the top independent U.S. oil and gas producer. But can it outperform without an industry turnaround?

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Jul 31, 2017 by John Bromels

3 Beaten-Up Big Oil Stocks: Are They Bargains?

The oil and gas industry is littered with slumping share prices as the stock market continues to punish companies during the downtrend. But will they outperform?

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Jul 28, 2017 by John Bromels

Apache Corporation in 5 Charts

The stock of this small oil and gas industry player has underperformed in recent months. Here are three simple charts to explain why.

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