energy stocks
BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY, $3.00, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol BIR; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (www.birchcliffenergy.com; Shares outstanding: 266.0 million; Market cap: $776.8 million; Dividend yield: 0.7%) explores for and produces oil and gas....
When we last wrote about this topic in mid-2018, the conclusion was that the share of renewable energy was growing rapidly. That reflects government-driven efforts, especially in Europe, the U.S. and Canada, to expand renewable capacity.
Demand is also strong from power-using corporations, looking to increase their green footprints—in part to please shareholders....
Demand is also strong from power-using corporations, looking to increase their green footprints—in part to please shareholders....
Investors who owned marijuana or energy stocks in the first quarter of 2021 saw considerable gains for these investments. Other big winners in the first quarter were U.S. homebuilders, value stocks, financials, agricultural equities, and mid- and small-cap stocks.
Stocks had another good quarter....
Stocks had another good quarter....
Demand for renewable energy continues to grow, supported by government incentives and technological advances that lower costs. Still, the broad increase in power needs worldwide—along with relatively cheap oil and natural gas prices—should keep fossil fuels as the primary energy source for years to come.
There is, however, room for both renewable and fossil fuel providers to operate profitably.
Here are two ETFs that aim to benefit from growing investor interest in renewable energy (see the supplement on page 50 for more information).
INVESCO GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY ETF $31.05 (New York symbol PBD; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $425.4 million) invests in firms that focus on renewable sources of energy and technologies facilitating cleaner energy.
The ETF invests globally with the largest allocations to the U.S....
The global economic slowdown resulting from the coronavirus has hit some industries especially hard. That includes airlines, hotels, casinos and restaurants—and oil and gas. But unlike many of those companies, the best energy stocks for investors continue to report positive cash flow....
Despite the renewed growth in new COVID-19 cases worldwide, investor sentiment has perked up over the past couple of weeks as several pharmaceutical companies announced promising vaccine testing results.
If all goes according to plan, the first approved vaccines could be made available to high-risk groups and healthcare workers as early as the end of this year, but more generally in the first half of 2021....
If all goes according to plan, the first approved vaccines could be made available to high-risk groups and healthcare workers as early as the end of this year, but more generally in the first half of 2021....
Insider buying can be a sign of investing value, but a lack of insider integrity can be a sign to sell as soon as possible
The top energy stocks will have long-term appeal and can be among your best resources investments
We recommend that investors diversify their portfolio across most if not all of the five major sectors, including Resources. However, note that some resource markets are inherently unpredictable, especially energy and mines.
Take a look at our recommendations for investing in the top energy stocks below....
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