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  • Propane Picks: The Other Fossil Fuel

    By Reuben Brewer - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH

    The two most notable fossil fuel sources are oil and natural gas. Propane, a third common fossil fuel, is produced from both natural gas processing and crude-oil refining. It's used for far more than just back yard barbecues, and more aggressive income investors should get to know the industry well.

    The Barbecue

    The white container attached to gas barbecue grills is filled with liquefied propane. While it's hard more »

  • Will A New Purchase Set This Company Apart From Competitors?

    By Mike Thiessen - April 8, 2013 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH

    Ferrellgas Partners (NYSE: FGP) is continuing its wild acquisition spree with its purchase of privately held barbecue equipment distributor Mr. Bar-B-Q. The company has now made four sizable acquisitions within the past 12 months and appears poised to continue to expand its brand portfolio and geographic reach with this add-on strategy. However, the Mr. Bar-B-Q acquisition is somewhat notable due to the fact that the target does not have significant more »

  • Place These Dividend Champs on Your Watchlist!

    By Jacob Wolinsky - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: CLMT, FGP, NGL

    Oil companies are often characterized by high capital involvement and as such, are not considered great dividend paymasters. While this assessment is largely true, there are some exceptions. Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT), Ferrellgas  (NYSE: FGP), and NGL Energy (NYSE: NGL) fall in the latter category with dividend yields in excess of 6.5%. However, there is more to these stocks than just great dividends.

    Calumet is a North American producer of more »

  • Will A New Purchase Set This Company Apart From Competitors?

    By Mike Thiessen - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH

    Ferrellgas Partners (NYSE: FGP) is continuing on its wild acquisition spree with its purchase of privately held barbecue equipment distributor Mr. Bar-B-Q. The company has now made four sizable acquisitions within the past 12 months and appears poised to continue to expand its brand portfolio and geographic reach with this add-on strategy. However, the Mr. Bar-B-Q acquisition is somewhat notable due to the fact that the target does not have more »

  • Recent Insider Action in the Propane Market

    By Joshua Bondy - August 28, 2012 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH, UGI

    Looking at the actions of insiders is one of the best ways to confirm the direction of a company and its' future stock price. After the great recession of 2008 insiders bought and correctly played the rebound. As they have a first-hand look at the internal workings of their respective companies they have an advantage over the average retail investor. Currently the majority of insiders are selling.  Although they are more »

  • The Potential Stock of the Decade

    By Ryan Guenette - August 22, 2012 | Tickers: CLNE, FGP, NGL, UGI, VVC

    The national average gallon of gas costs $3.72, and has shown now exhaustion from its long run upward. On the other hand, the national average gallon of natural gas costs $2.13. Trucks and cars save $1.59 a gallon on fuel costs if they are capable of using natural gas, so it is of no surprise that many of the world’s largest trucking fleets are converting to more »

  • 5 Biggest Dividends in Energy

    By Michael French - January 26, 2012 | Tickers: FGP, MVO, SDRL, RIG, WHX

    Rising global demand for oil, political unrest in the Middle East and the industrialization of growing economies in Asia fuel the increasing cost of energy and energy stocks are especially attractive as a result. High yielding dividends sweeten the deal and make some energy stocks even more lucrative by offering gains both in the form of growth and cash that can be reinvested or pocketed. The following six companies operate more »