OPEC Shorts Are Driving Down the Price of Oil

The conflict between OPEC and U.S. shale/tight oil producers has entered a new phase. And the result has been an accelerated decline in the price...

Why Crude Oil Futures Are Up After the Iran Deal

Crude oil futures surprisingly surged higher today after Iranian negotiations finally culminated in a landmark nuclear deal.

The deal...

The Beginner's Guide to Investing in Oil

Investing in oil can be a daunting venture for both professional and individual investors.

But prices are expected to be in the $60 to...

The Truth Behind This Week's Energy Headlines

It's been a momentous week in the oil industry...

Oil prices plunged 6%. U.S. crude stockpiles rose to record levels. The contest for...

These 3 Charts Put the Crude Oil Price History in Perspective

It's no surprise that we're experiencing one of the worst slumps in crude oil price history.

But the good news is oil prices have...

My Latest Read on the Oil Market (or Why It Gets Better from Here)

American crude is flowing into the oil market, setting new records. But soon the shale-inspired oil glut will shrink.

We have a ...

U.S. Stock Futures Take a Small Step Back on Greece, Oil Price Concerns

Good morning! U.S. stock futures for Thursday, Feb. 19, forecasted a 20-point decrease from yesterday's close. Oil futures are down roughly 4%,...

Oil Prices Today Still Near Five-Year Lows

Oil prices today (Wednesday) edged up slightly after dipping to their lowest levels since April 2009 on Tuesday.

Early Wednesday, WTI ...

Oil Stocks to Buy Now That Prices Are Low

Big-name oil stocks have taken a beating since June.

ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) is down 12.6% in the last seven...

Cutting Crude Oil Prices Is a "No-Win Situation" for Saudis

Saudi Arabia is once again fueling a global oil feud by cutting crude oil prices. It's the second time in a month the kingdom has grabbed the...

Crude Oil Prices Are Tanking; Here's What to Expect and What to Do Now

Crude oil prices were down sharply again this week, reaching their lowest prices since January 2012.  Thursday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI)...

Why Oil Is Down Today

Why oil is down today: Crude oil prices continue to plummet today (Wednesday) as West Texas Intermediate dropped to $86.83 per...

Why Oil Prices Are Falling Now

Crude oil prices fell again early this morning (Thursday), as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped as much as 2.8% to $88.18 per barrel...

The Three Reasons Crude Oil Prices Are Tanking

Crude oil prices tanked more than 3% today (Tuesday) with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropping to $90.85 shortly before 3:00 p.m. on...

What Causes Crude Oil Prices to Rise

Crude oil prices have had a volatile summer, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hitting a three-year high of $105.55 a barrel in June before...

Price of Oil Edges Higher – Here’s What to Look for by End of 2014

The price of oil has climbed slightly this week with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hitting an intra-week high of $95.17 for October delivery...

The One "Great Danger" That Could Send Crude Oil Prices Much Higher

Over the past several months, ISIS forces in Iraq have been selling oil from captured refineries on the black market in order to fund their...

WTI Oil Prices Down This Week, But Headed Much Higher Long-Term

WTI oil prices were down this morning (Wednesday) to a low of $97.06 for September contracts, after the Energy Information Administration (EIA)...

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