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Oil markets trade on a variety of factors including geopolitical pressures, government regulation, and country specific output. That’s not to mention simple supply and demand. The best time to look at oil related stocks is in the lower end of a range or cycle, because you know eventually oil will…

Governmental strategies, production cuts, and optimistic forecasts are fueling a surge in oil prices. Given this trend, let’s take a closer look at energy stocks, Delek US Holdings (DK), Solaris Oilfield (SOI), and Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL), which are exhibiting promising potential for solid gains. Read more….

There is no denying the bull run for stocks since the last Fed meeting on 11/1. In fact, the S&P 500 (SPY) finally broke above the July highs to peak levels for the year above 4,600. The main thing for investors to contemplate is whether the 12/13 Fed announcement will…

Amid heightened demand for oil and gas, the energy sector is on the brink of substantial expansion. Moreover, Wall Street analysts expressed optimistic views triggered by constrained supply. Given this backdrop, quality energy stocks Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), ChampionX Corporation (CHX), and Liberty Energy (LBRT) could be solid buys for…

Asian markets have advanced following a positive close on Wall Street

With solid oil and gas demand, coupled with limited supplies, there is a likelihood of oil price surges. Given this backdrop, it could be an opportune time for investors to add quality energy stocks like Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), Par Pacific Holdings (PARR), and Graham Corporation (GHM) to the portfolio.…

One of the catalysts for last week's gains was Friday's November labor market report. It showed that the U.S. economy continued to churn new jobs at a moderate pace in line with Wall Street's expectations.

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street reached a 20-month high ahead of a week that includes essential U.S. inflation data and a final rate decision of the year by the Federal Reserve

Given the sustained demand for crude oil and strategic production cutbacks by OPEC+, there's a potential for prolonged elevated oil prices. To seize this opportunity, one could consider adding resilient energy stocks Shell plc (SHEL), NuStar Energy (NS) and Summit Midstream (SMLP) to their portfolio for year-end profits. Read on….

The time to think about the 2024 stock market is now. Will it be a bull or bear? And where does the S&P 500 (SPY) end the year? And what are the top picks to outperform? Investment veteran Steve Reitmeister does his level best to answer all these questions. Just…

Growing demand for oil and natural gas and constrained supplies could push oil prices higher, boosting the energy industry’s outlook. Amid this backdrop, let’s determine the buy, hold, and sell potential of energy stocks Schlumberger (SLB), Halliburton (HAL), and Antero Resources (AR) this month. Read more….