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  • Not All Oil Dividends Are Created Equal

    By Robert Ciura - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: CVX, COP, XOM, RDS-B

    There are many publicly traded, mega-cap energy stocks for investors to choose from. We’ve all likely encountered each of these companies in our daily lives and might assume they’re one and the same.

    However, while the integrated oil majors might seem like nearly identical companies with extremely similar businesses, their shareholder practices are quite different. As a result, investors need to determine exactly what they value most from more »

  • Pick Your Income Poison

    By Reuben Brewer - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, DRI, MCD, RDS-B

    “If you’re looking for income, you pretty much just have to pick your poison these days.” That's a quote from Barron's Income Investing columnist Michael Aneiro. It is, however, an apt description of a market in which bond prices hover near historic lows and the stock prices for steady dividend payers have run up to all time highs. Now might be a good time to look for more »

  • Avoiding A Sweeney Todd Haircut Part Two

    By Reuben Brewer - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: COP, RDS-B, TOT

    In his May market commentary Bill Gross of PIMCO compared the risk of investing today to a Sweeney Todd haircut. Losing one's head in the market isn't a very promising outlook, but you can't collect dividends if you aren't invested. Gross suggests that investors “gradually reduce risk positions in 2013.” Here are some ways to do that with a perpetually in-demand commodity.

    A Bubble

    Bill Gross more »

  • Will an Anti-Monopoly Case Punish Europe's Oil Companies?

    By Joshua Bondy - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: BP, RDS-B, RDS-A, STO

    Reports are out that the European commission is investigating a number of major oil companies for price-rigging. These threats shouldn't be taken lightly, as the EU has already shown that it is willing to slap big fines on monopolists and oligopolists, such as Intel.  In addition to monetary penalties, the EU has forced monopolists like Google to change their business practices. With the LIBOR fiasco fresh in the mind more »

  • Oil Risks Writ Large

    By Reuben Brewer - May 13, 2013 | Tickers: BP, CHK, SNP, RDS-B

    BP (NYSE: BP) is in the news again because of problems at one of its drilling platforms. Although the North Sea event didn't have the massive implications of the Gulf of Mexico spill, it continues a trend that should worry investors.

    Hard to find

    Oil is increasingly difficult to find. That's a big problem for the world's international oil drillers. It means that it is becoming harder more »

  • An International Big Yielding Portfolio

    By Ash Anderson - May 12, 2013 | Tickers: LO, RDS-B, VIP

    Searching for high yielders? Oh boy do I have an article for you. These three stocks have a dividend yield exceeding 5%, and they’re all worth more than $1 billion. There really wasn’t that many requirements.

    What makes this set of companies even better is that they represent three totally different countries. That’s right; you’re getting a high yielding international portfolio. Representing Russia we have Vimpel-Communications more »

  • Desperate for Gas

    By Reuben Brewer - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: CHK, XOM, RDS-B, UPL

    Japan's nuclear disaster, and subsequent shift away from the power source, has left the country short on power. With few natural resources of its own, it has been importing what it needs. Natural gas is a big part of that, but The United States isn't a player... yet.

    Nuclear Concerns

    Japan suffered one of the few nuclear power related disasters that have been seen in the world. However more »

  • Central Banks Buying Stocks, Look Out Below!

    By Reuben Brewer - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, NEM, RDS-B

    When the most conservative investors in the world start buying stocks because bond yields are so low, you have to wonder when the spiral comes to an end. Now is the time to start looking for safe havens.

    A Scary Article

    “Central banks, guardians of the world’s $11 trillion in foreign-exchange reserves, are buying stocks in record amounts as falling bond yields push even risk-averse investors toward equities.” That more »

  • Buy These 5 Oil Majors Yielding 5%

    By Mark Yagalla - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: BP, SNP, EC, RDS-B, TOT

    As dividend investors know, the most important thing is the likelihood of the dividend continuing. With government bonds yielding next to nothing, there's no better place for income investors to be than in owning major oil companies. Here I've identified 5 that offer investors yields above 5%.

    Ecopetrol SA (NYSE: EC)

    Dividend Yield: ~5.90%

    Ecopetrol is the largest oil company in Colombia. It is one of the more »

  • The Worlds Biggest Dividends, Part 2

    By Reuben Brewer - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: CVX, GE, RDS-B

    After its 15% dividend hike, Apple has the worlds biggest aggregate dividend payment. Being among the elite crew of companies with the largest aggregate dividends is impressive—investors should take a moment to get to know the full list.

    Bigger than Big

    S&P Dow Jones Indices analyst Howard Silverblatt recently chided ExxonMobil for letting Apple take over first place as the largest aggregate dividend payer. Barron's quoted him more »

  • Three US-listed Dutch Stocks To Consider

    By Johan Seijkens - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: ING, RDS-B, RDS-A, TMOAF.PK

    The Netherlands has a developed economy and has been playing a special role in the European economy for many centuries. Since the 16th century, shipping, fishing, trade, and banking have been leading sectors of the Dutch economy. The Netherlands is one of the world's 10 leading exporting countries. Foodstuffs form the largest industrial sector, but other major industries include chemicals, metallurgy, machinery, electrical goods, and tourism.

    US Connection

    Following more »

  • Still in an Oil Spill Haze

    By Reuben Brewer - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: BP, RDS-B, TOT

    After three years, BP (NYSE: BP) is still feeling the impact of its massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The haze is clearing, but the company isn't out of the fog just yet. Investors have better options in the oil and natural gas space.

    Lingering effects

    Three years ago, the disastrous oil spill at the Deepwater Horizon was major news for weeks. It seemed as if nothing that was more »

  • A World Filled With Oil Part II

    By Reuben Brewer - May 2, 2013 | Tickers: BP, E, RDS-B, TOT

    Oil and natural gas are key natural resources in the world. Although wars have been fought over the energy sources, the companies the drill for them tend to be relatively stable investments. Some of the most important players in Europe are Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-B), BP (NYSE: BP), Total (NYSE: TOT), and ENI (NYSE: E).

    Oil is King

    Oil has been a primary energy source for the world for more »

  • A Prescription for a Healthy Retirement Plan from Stansberry’s Doc Eifrig

    By Streetwise Reports - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: CVX, XOM, OXY, RDS-B

    By Peter Byrne of The Energy Report

    What is the best way to juice up your portfolio for a rich retirement? Stansberry Research's resident medical doctor and retirement investment guru, David “Doc” Eifrig told The Energy Report that natural gas and uranium are here to stay and shared tips for maintaining financial and fiscal health for the golden years.

    Eifrig argued that cheap interest rates will generate more business more »

  • Dividend Picks From a Famous Fund

    By Reuben Brewer - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: GE, PM, RDS-B

    Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX) is a balanced fund with a focus on quality income stocks. With the market at elevated levels, a look at the fund's top holdings is a good starting point for investment ideas.

    Wellesley Income Fund

    The fund's target allocation is 65% bonds/35% stocks, though it was slightly overweight stocks recently. That's partially a reflection of the impressive run that equities have more »

  • Dividend Picks From a Famous Fund

    By Reuben Brewer - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: GE, PM, RDS-B

    Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX) is a balanced fund with a focus on quality income stocks. With the market at elevated levels, a look at the fund's top holdings is a good starting point for investment ideas.

    Wellesley Income Fund

    The fund's target allocation is 65% bonds/35% stocks, though it was slightly overweight stocks recently. That's partially a reflection of the impressive run that equities have more »

  • Dividend Picks From a Famous Fund

    By Reuben Brewer - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: GE, PM, RDS-B

    Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX) is a balanced fund with a focus on quality income stocks. With the market at elevated levels, a look at the fund's top holdings is a good starting point for investment ideas.

    Wellesley Income Fund

    The fund's target allocation is 65% bonds/35% stocks, though it was slightly overweight stocks recently. That's partially a reflection of the impressive run that equities have more »

  • The Safest Big Yielder In Coal

    By Reuben Brewer - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: ARLP, NRP, RDS-B

    Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP) is the top choice for investors looking for a high-yielding coal play.

    Hating on Coal

    Coal is an unloved natural resource today. Although abundant, it is dirty compared to alternatives like natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like solar or wind. Historically, however, its price advantage had cemented the fuel source as the low cost option for base-load electric power, its primary market.

    With new more »

  • Natural Gas Prices Turning Higher? Buy Drillers...

    By Reuben Brewer - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: CHK, XOM, LINE, RDS-B

    Natural gas prices have gone from a 2012 low of $1.84 to $3.50 at the end of February according to Tim Guinness of Guinness Atkinson Funds. If the rising price trend keeps going, as he expects, it will be good news for numerous industry participants.

    Rising

    In his regular energy brief, Guinness noted both the price increase in natural gas and the fact that he now believes the more »

  • Big Worries For a Natural Gas Liquids Pure Play

    By Reuben Brewer - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: CLNE, NAV, RDS-B

    Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) is at the forefront of a push to switch the United States from gasoline to natural gas. While the potential benefits of such a change are huge, so are the risks for a relatively small company focused solely on that potential.

    Clean Energy

    Clean Energy is supporting the shift to natural gas fueled vehicles all along the transition. For example, it switches vehicle engines from more »

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