Depressed natural gas prices and a strong recovery in the value of crude make onshore oil plays an enticing proposition, especially given oil’s long-term fundamentals. Low production costs and rising oil prices make the Bakken shale a winner. Read More

Partnerships are highly tax-advantaged securities, but these advantages can easily become disadvantages if investors don’t understand the basics of MLP taxation. Read More

The mere mention of oil prices eclipsing $100 per barrel prompts most US consumers to grouse about paying $5 per gallon of gasoline at the pump. It's easy to focus on the relationship between oil and gasoline prices. But the potential for diesel prices to hit $5 per gallon is of equal concern. Read More

Rising demand for liquid natural gas in--where else--emerging markets has also helped to absorb excess supply and should continue to drive demand over the long term. Read More

New York's moratorium on new drilling permits won't impact activity in the sweet spot of the Marcellus Shale. Read More

The Energy Strategist answers common questions about global energy markets and related stocks. Read More

Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) acquisition of Atlas Energy (NasdaqGS: ATLS) serves as a wake-up call to investors who dismiss opportunities in the Marcellus Shale because of depressed natural gas prices. Read More

Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) acquisition of Bucyrus International (NSDQ: BUCY) is just the tip of the iceberg. Here's a preview of my top takeover targets in the energy sector. Read More

Over the past four years discoveries in the pre-salt deposits in the ultra-deepwater Santos Basin offshore Brazil have floored investors and market observers worldwide, primarily by the sheer scope of their potentially recoverable reserves. Oil services and equipment firms will benefit handsomely from the exploration and production of these massuve finds. Read More

Here’s a rundown of eight reasons why I expect oil prices to stage a major rally. Read More