This producer in the Bakken Shale should benefit from rising oil prices and growing production. Read More

These community banks stand to benefit from energy-oriented local economies. Read More

With oil prices on the rise and producers opening their wallets, services firms are entering the sweet spot of their business cycle. But investors will need to be selective to outperform in 2011. Read More

Although higher energy prices will weigh on consumer spending, $100 oil isn’t some wild card that will suddenly wreck household budgets. Read More

Depressed natural gas prices and a strong recovery in the value of crude make onshore oil plays an enticing proposition, especially given oil’s long-term fundamentals. Low production costs and rising oil prices make the Bakken shale a winner. Read More

Small- and mid-cap names often outperform during bull markets for energy stocks. Read More

Partnerships are highly tax-advantaged securities, but these advantages can easily become disadvantages if investors don’t understand the basics of MLP taxation. Read More

It’s become a tradition to devote the first issue of the new year to the outlook for the upcoming 12 months. These forecasts focus on five areas of interest to energy-focused investors: the global economy, the broader stock market, oil prices, natural gas prices and coal prices. Read More