The boom in onshore oil and gas drilling continues to redound throughout the US economy. Read More

With the ongoing EU sovereign-debt crisis conjuring painful memories of the 2008-09 financial crisis for many investors, bigger-picture concerns drove global equity markets in 2011. A surge in market volatility and the increased correlation between stocks reflect the primacy of macro developments over stock-specific news and catalysts. Volatility is the… Read More

The logistical bottleneck at Cushing, Okla., the delivery point for the crude oil that underlies the futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange, has a number of implications for energy investors. Read More

Elliott revisits his 2011 outlook for crude oil, natural gas and coal markets and highlights Portfolio holdings that will benefit from his 2012 forecast. Read More

Although we remain cautiously bullish on US equity markets, energy stocks and the economy, the new year should bring its fair share of volatility, particularly in the back half of the year. Read More

Since The Energy Strategist launched in 2005, the first issue of the new year traditionally has looked forward to what investors should expect in the coming year. My annual outlook focuses on five areas: the global economy, US equities, oil prices, coal prices and natural gas prices. These forecasts aren't carved in stone: New developments in the economy, stock market and energy markets require an outlook and investment strategy that change with the times. Read More

US oil and gas trusts have become increasingly popular in this low-yield environment, but not every royalty trust is a winner. San Juan Permian Basin Royalty Trust lacks the upside of newly listed oil and gas trusts. Read More

Advanced drilling techniques and technologies have revitalized the oil-rich Permian Basin. This region has something for everyone: reliable production from established, low-cost plays and promising unconventional plays that should ramp up in coming years. Read More