ThinkstockIn a report out this week, the Goldman Sachs options research team listed its top 25 tactical trades for earning season. While the report includes many names, the trick is to identify…
Defining what is crude oil and what is not ends the ban on crude oil exports as effectively as does new legislation, and it does so without all the political blowback.
A new research report from Oppenheimer views the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to allow some export of oil condensate as a first step in the right direction.
With word that the U.S. will allow Enterprise Products Partners and Pioneer Natural Resources to export super-light oil (condensate) for the first time decades, the move is crushing refinery stocks.
ThinkstockInvestors often follow insider buying and selling from CEOs, management and key corporate insiders. There are many reasons that insiders want to or need to sell their company’s stock, so not every…
In a new research report, the energy team at Merrill Lynch see a more volatile year ahead, anchored on an increasingly seasonal trend as a consequence of rising domestic production and stagnant…
Despite a disappointing 2013 in the energy sector, Merrill Lynch analysts are reasonably positive about the sector for 2014. In a new research report, they list of some specific energy sector themes…
Frank Golhen, via Wikimedia CommonsThis Friday, trading volume on some top stocks in the S&P 500 will soar. In addition to the normal volatility and volume associated with quadruple witching, the S&P…
As 2013 begins to wind down, 24/7 Wall St. has started to scan our coverage of Wall Street firms for ideas that have truly big upside for next year. After such an…
ThinkstockWhile many on Wall Street are predicting a possible slide in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) pricing for next year, the energy team at Merrill Lynch is reasonably bullish. Some firms see a…
Jon OggEarnings season is winding down, stocks have challenged new highs and now it is time to figure out how to position your money and assets for 2014. 24/7 Wall St. reviews…
ThinkstockMany Wall Street analysts and strategists are forecasting a rise in corporate earnings for the rest of the year and throughout 2014. That is music to the ears of stock investors. Rising…
ThinkstockThe UBS proprietary institutional flow data indicates that hedge funds are increasing exposure to financials and decreasing exposure to health care. Given that health care has outperformed significantly year to date, hedge…
Jon OggThis week marks the last one of major earnings reports, and both the DJIA and S&P 500 Index have recently challenged new all-time highs. Investors and traders have to wonder which stocks…
ThinkstockAs the push continues toward a more energy independent America, some of the leading energy names continue to make huge leaps in production and profitability. The analysts at Bank of America Merrill…
