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OPEC Hangs Back Satisfied by crude prices, the cartel keeps current quotas through September. Investors should have meaningful international energy representation in their portfolios. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2011
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Western Refining Shares Got Crushed: What You Need to Know Oil is up big again today, rising more than 3%, and has put pressure on refiners today. Another big refiner, Valero Energy, has also been hit hard, so it isn't just a bad day for Western Refining. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2008
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Valero's Profits a Bit Less Refined Valero struggles through a difficult environment for refiners. |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
5 Things You Didn't Know: OPEC Still not fully understood by the most of the public, we think it's time to introduce you to five things you didn't know about OPEC, your friendly neighborhood oil cartel. |
The Motley Fool
July 8, 2011
David Lee Smith |
Our Energy World Is on a Slippery Slope Anything can happen, and likely will. Fully six of OPEC members (that's 50% in my book) are facing question marks or concerns. |
BusinessWeek
June 16, 2011
Stanley Reed et al. |
Saudi Arabia Is Putting Itself First As OPEC rivalries flare up, the Saudis are using oil, guns, and a fat checkbook to guard their interests. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2007
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One Road to Lower Gas Prices Americans consume 20.8 million bpd of crude, compared to domestic production of 5.2 million bpd. Conservation stands as the lone card in our hand. As an investor, all of this points toward continuation of the oil boom. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2007
Toby Shute |
Valero Rises Through Cracks There's nothing crude about Valero Energy's business model. Buy oil and turn it into more valuable end-user products. |
The Motley Fool
November 20, 2007
David Lee Smith |
OPEC's Dangerous Bobbsey Twins The misdeeds of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have so far had little impact on the world's crude prices, but the pair could have a profound influence on the world's energy picture in the near future. |
BusinessWeek
October 16, 2006
Stanley Reed |
The Sheiks Don't Shriek Why the Saudis can live with cheaper oil. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Iran's Energy Squeeze Don't take your eyes off energy stocks as long as Ahmadinejad is making noise. A prudent approach to energy investment involves the large international players, particularly on the exploration side. |
The Motley Fool
November 25, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Watch Out for OPEC's Black Friday Party For the third time in as many months, OPEC will meet over production cuts. |
HBS Working Knowledge
January 23, 2015
Christian Camerota |
Oil Price Fallout: What Happens Next? Oil producers are in shock, and consumers are shockingly happy. Richard Vietor discusses the geopolitical changes around dropping oil prices -- and how long this all might last. |
BusinessWeek
December 11, 2006
Stanley Reed |
Surprise: Oil Woes In Iran Flagging output from its vast oil reserves could diminish Tehran's influence. |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2011
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You Can't Afford to Ignore the Middle East It's only far away in geographic terms. Along with my clear-cut notion that investors should monitor the Middle East as never before, dubious energy circumstances also dictate energy inclusion in your portfolio. |
The Motley Fool
May 7, 2004
Bill Mann |
Oil Hits $40 And the high price of petroleum seems likely to persevere. |
The Motley Fool
June 19, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Iraq: Stuck in the Middle with You The news from Iraq overlooks that nation's importance in global energy. Given the trends, investors would be wise to include major, geographically diverse oil producers in their portfolios. |
The Family Room
Gary Foreman |
Why 'Gas Out' Won't Work ...email encouraging people to support a 'Gas Out' from April 7 to 9th. Everyone would refuse to buy gas those days... |
The Motley Fool
January 29, 2009
Christopher Barker |
Strung Out on Crack Spreads and Goodwill Valero Energy released fourth-quarter and year-end results and turned what could have been a solid quarter into a nightmare by taking a $4.1 billion goodwill impairment charge. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Time to Re-Oil Your Portfolio Despite the world's rapt attention to its meetings, OPEC gatherings mean very little. Most of the OPEC nations are already producing at pretty close to their all-out capacity. Investors should take note, and tend to the energy portions of their portfolios. |
Salon.com
June 23, 2000
Anthony York |
Bush and big oil Did George W. Bush get it wrong when he blamed high gas prices on OPEC? |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2011
Jim Mueller |
Rising Star Buy: Cracking Into Western Refining If Western Refining continues to grow its margins and the market's fears about oil and the economy are eased, the company's stock price should rise. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2004
Ben McClure |
Refiners Pumped Up Refinery stocks are way up, but leave them alone. |
The Motley Fool
November 28, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Don't Get Left in the Cold Without Energy Energy has had a tough second half of 2008, but don't assume the tough run will continue. |
BusinessWeek
May 2, 2005
Peter Coy |
And You Thought Oil Was A Worry If natural gas producers form a cartel, they could drive world prices even higher. Russia has been boldest about trying to affect gas prices. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2011
Lipman & Esterhuizen |
Oil Stocks: Saudi Arabia Says Iran Will Pay the Price for Alleged Plot Everybody loves a conspiracy. How will this affect oil stocks? |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2009
Christopher Barker |
A Reversal of Refining Fortunes Several refiners swing to profits as gasoline margins improve. |
BusinessWeek
May 17, 2004
Coy et al. |
Energy: The Big Squeeze Crude oil and gasoline prices are soaring. Shortages for the U.S. aren't impossible. How worried should you be? |
The Motley Fool
January 16, 2008
David Lee Smith |
More Oil, Please? The President's request for increased OPEC oil output may be difficult to fulfill. |
The Motley Fool
May 18, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Refined Profits Irk Congress Profits from energy's refining and marketing sector have soared, but the reasons are more than a little complicated. Investors should proceed with caution. |
The Motley Fool
March 26, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Monitoring Energy's Geopolitical Shakiness With two key OPEC members acting unpredictably, the world of energy warrants investors' attention. |
The Motley Fool
December 6, 2011
Dan Dzombak |
High Oil Prices Are Here to Stay Cheap oil is not coming back. |
IndustryWeek
March 14, 2012
Alan Beaulieu |
Nearsourcing, Low-Cost Natural Gas Drive Chemical Industry Growth Why it's time for chemical producers to invest in domestic operations. |
BusinessWeek
July 31, 2006
Stanley Reed |
Behind Iran's Defiant Face Oil money flows, but business confidence and foreign investment are flagging. |
The Motley Fool
May 7, 2008
Christopher Barker |
Tesoro's Margins Snap, Crackle, and Pop The oil refiner falls victim to the margin squeeze. |
The Motley Fool
May 8, 2006
Robert Aronen |
A Gusher for Alon USA Alon USA Energy doubles its size by paying $459 million for two West Coast refining companies. Investors, the company's recent moves suggest this a stock for the long haul. |
The Motley Fool
May 11, 2011
Isac Simon |
Western Refinery Scripts an Incredible Comeback Sound management and improved market conditions help Western turn the tide. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2006
Robert Aronen |
20-Bagger on the Move After a 20-fold gain in four years, can oil refiner Giant Industries keep growing? Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
March 13, 2006 |
Why This Oil Boom Is Different Three decades ago, OPEC nations didn't know what to do with their oil money. This time, they're spending it. |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Has OPEC Been Neutered? With production sliding within OPEC and gaining elsewhere, the cartel isn't what it once was. Given both the inherent stakes and the macro changes occurring in energy, investors would be unwise to neglect a strong representation in this important sector. |
The Motley Fool
March 22, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Total Confusion in Iran As the plot thickens, Iran's energy circumstances could be more precarious than is generally recognized. Investors, beware. |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
The Brave Frontier This small refiner seems overpriced, but it's positioned in the refining sweet spot. Investors, be careful about overpaying for this stock, though. |
BusinessWeek
June 10, 2009
Stanley Reed |
Behind Oil's Surprising Surge OPEC production cuts and hedge fund money have lifted oil prices. And fears about a falling dollar could push them higher. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Hugo Chavez Makes His Move Venezuela's leader wants to be OPEC's top dog. The other members of OPEC are unlikely to welcome this development, but it will not be easy for them to simply reject the proposal. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Gas Prices Won't Go Down Blaming Big Oil does not get to the root of rising prices at the pump, but the negative publicity oil companies face may cause oil stocks to sell off, and that could make for some temporary bargains in the oil patch. Pay attention, and you may just profit from the hoopla. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Alon USA Still Cheap After reporting record earnings, Alon USA shares remain a good value, and may be a great small-cap value opportunity. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2011
David Lee Smith |
OPEC Members Complete a Civil Session Following a highly contentious session in June, the OPEC cartel has calmed its hostilities. |
The Motley Fool
October 26, 2009
Dave Mock |
3 Reasons to Sell United States Oil Today Not everyone is on the buy side. |
