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U.S. Oil Futures Today: Watch Them Soar on These Two Factors
Today (Monday), U.S. oil futures hit a five-month high on fallout from the Ukraine conflict, further supported by inclement weather across the United States.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for delivery in April rose to a session high of $104.65 a barrel, the highest since Sept. 23.
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The Energy Potential in Ukraine's Troubles
[LONDON] As you read this, Marina and I will be in London for the annual energy consultations at Windsor Castle.
Now, if it seems like I'm spending far too much time traveling these days, you're right. But the truth is our trip to England is just the beginning... more is yet to come.
You see, most of the major new developments are no longer taking place in North America. The global energy sector is intensifying, and its importance has never been more striking than it is right now.
The American unconventional oil and gas revolution has gone global. In fact, that is the prime topic of our discussions at Windsor.
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Why the Rising Tide in Oil Hasn't Been as Good for Offshore Drilling Ventures
The spread between West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent continues to narrow.
Thanks to additional new U.S. pipeline capacity and the growing volume of oil product exports from American refineries, the glut of excess storage at Cushing, Okla., is shrinking.
This ongoing glut has been the single biggest reason why WTI trades at a discount to Brent. As I write this, WTI is approaching $104 a barrel and Brent $111.
With crude oil prices continuing to rise, you would think that would be good news for both onshore and offshore drilling ventures.
But it's just not so, at least in the short term.
The distribution between onshore and offshore projects has changed in favor of land-based drilling, driven largely by unconventional oil.
This is merely the latest sign that, in oil at least, a rising tide does not equally raise all boats.
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These Top LNG Stocks Trounced the Markets in January 2014
The broader markets had a dismal month of January - the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 5.3% and the S&P 500 dipped 3.6% - but these liquefied natural gas (LNG) stocks all boasted strong returns.
The outlook for LNG stocks continues to look bright as well. Increased demand for natural gas in China, the increased supply of shale gas in the United States, and the high number of export facilities awaiting approval for construction in the United States are all bullish signs for LNG investors.
These five LNG stocks vastly outperformed the markets in January and have room to continue upward...
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Why the Keystone XL Crude Oil Pipeline Deal Is Far from Done
Late Friday afternoon, the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline cleared one of its biggest hurdles.
In its Final Environmental Impact Statement, the U.S. Department of State concluded that completing the pipeline's northern leg would not have a major impact on global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Keystone Pipeline Gets Step Closer to Approval – Which Is Good News for These Investors
Keystone XL pipeline supporters - who have been waiting years for this project to be completed - just received good news from the U.S. Department of State.
The Keystone pipeline is 1,179 miles long and would connect heavy crude oil from bitumen deposits in Canada to the southeastern refining network of the United States. While the southern portion has been built, the northern section requires approval given its cross-border passage.
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The Best "Yardstick" for Picking Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy
As every savvy investor knows, multiples are one of the best yardsticks when it comes to finding undervalued oil and gas stocks to buy.
More often than not, that involves a hard look at the multiple of a company's earnings to determine whether or not a stock is fairly valued.
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Two of Today's Best Investments in the Growing Trend of Energy Security
Today I want to give you two of the best investments in energy security - one of the most important new opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
Energy security stems from the accelerating need to protect the production, transport, and distribution of our newfound wealth in oil and gas.
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The Five Biggest Oil Investing Trends of 2014
The global oil market in 2013 was dominated by geopolitical disruptions, a huge boom in U.S. domestic production, and double-digit gains for energy investors. Energy stocks rose about 18% in 2013.
This year's gains should be even better, especially if investors follow the five biggest oil investing trends of 2014.
Just look at what's happening in the United States...
But the next 12 months could be even better…