ThinkstockOppenheimer is returning to coverage on the energy master limited partnerships (MLPs), and it is focusing on what it calls the energy value chain. The energy value chain encompasses the entire MLP sub-sector areas,…
ThinkstockWith the increasing likelihood of a U.S.-led military intervention in Syria, the oil markets have become volatile. Brent prices rose to as high as $117 a barrel last week. The price strength also might be…
ThinkstockAs we head into Labor Day weekend, gasoline prices nationally are down about 21 cents a gallon from last year to around $3.57 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.com. Marking the traditional end of the…
ThinkstockThe Syrian crisis drove oil prices to $111 a barrel. The crisis may well be worse if the U.S. strikes government installations there with drones. If Bashar al-Assad’s government reacts with more actions against…
ThinkstockSyria’s oil reserves rank 35th in the world. However, the anxiety index among oil traders ignores that, almost certainly because of worry that the conflict in Syria will spill over to its oil-rich neighbors.…
ThinkstockAs prices for solar panels and modules stabilize, stocks in the solar energy companies have once more put on a growth spurt. Since the beginning of the year shares of SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR)…
ThinkstockHalliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL) is becoming the king of stock buyback, at least for this week. The oil services giant has announced its preliminary results of the prior modified Dutch auction tender offer that expired…
ThinkstockSunEdison Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the company formerly known as MEMC Electronics, announced Thursday morning that it would spin off its semiconductor unit in an initial public offering (IPO) tentatively scheduled for early next year.…
ThinkstockWith oil prices consistently over the $100 level, the big exploration and production (E&P) companies are ramping up spending to take advantage of the high pricing. Wall Street estimates that between the E&P companies…
ThinkstockToday’s top analyst upgrades that we produce each morning was heavily dominated by oil and gas stocks. Truth be told, the reason was quite simply that Canaccord Genuity was initiating coverage on key exploration…
ThinkstockTrina Solar Ltd. (NYSE: TSL) reported second-quarter 2013 results before markets opened on Tuesday. The Chinese solar panel maker reported a diluted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) loss of $0.47 on revenue of…
ThinkstockLast week Enercom consulting held its yearly conference in Denver that showcased some of the top oil and gas companies. The energy team at Raymond James got complete updates at the conference from many…
ThinkstockA decade ago, if someone said the word “fracking” in front of their mother, they might have gotten their mouth washed out with soap. Today, we know the term as a new way to…
ThinkstockIn 2012 there were 1,139 onshore and 60 offshore wells drilled in Mexico, for about $8 billion of drilling and completion (D&C) spending. This includes about $1.7 billion in offshore D&C spending. The oil…
ThinkstockSuncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU) traded higher on Thursday after the 13F filing from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B) showed this company as a new position in the full Berkshire Hathaway equity portfolio. We would first…