Among investment sectors, solar energy is one of the most misunderstood. For casual observers, the appeal is obvious: solar is a clean and renewable energy source. Fossil fuels aren’t going to last indefinitely, and they represent environmental liabilities. As a result, finding the best solar companies to invest in seemingly provides tremendous upside potential.
That’s still the case if you make the right picks. But going about this plan is a lot easier said than done. In prior write-ups about specific solar businesses and the broader sector, I’ve questioned the energy source’s efficiency. Yes, solar is scientifically viable, but it’s not nearly as economically practical as you might believe. To capture this energy requires significant (upfront) infrastructural investments.
Industry advocates will argue that solar is a technology, not a fuel source. As such, involved costs are sharply decreasing, putting this alternative energy reasonably into the hands of everyday consumers. But no matter what, solar will always cost something. Furthermore, you can’t actualize solar-energy benefits unless you have the real estate to host necessary systems and equipment.
Top 5 Energy Stocks For 2019: WPX Energy, Inc.(WPX)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Shane Hupp]
Jafra Capital Management LP lessened its stake in shares of WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) by 43.1% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 191,156 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after selling 145,000 shares during the period. WPX Energy accounts for approximately 1.2% of Jafra Capital Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Jafra Capital Management LP’s holdings in WPX Energy were worth $3,447,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) had its price target lifted by Stifel Nicolaus from $27.00 to $28.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday. They currently have a buy rating on the oil and gas producer’s stock.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) – Equities researchers at B. Riley dropped their Q3 2018 EPS estimates for WPX Energy in a research note issued on Tuesday, October 9th. B. Riley analyst R. Rashid now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will earn $0.01 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.04. B. Riley also issued estimates for WPX Energy’s FY2018 earnings at $0.07 EPS, Q1 2019 earnings at $0.15 EPS, Q2 2019 earnings at $0.18 EPS, Q4 2019 earnings at $0.22 EPS and FY2019 earnings at $0.76 EPS.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) – Investment analysts at Capital One Financial boosted their FY2018 earnings per share estimates for shares of WPX Energy in a report released on Tuesday, September 18th. Capital One Financial analyst B. Velie now expects that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.22 for the year, up from their prior estimate of $0.21. Capital One Financial also issued estimates for WPX Energy’s FY2019 earnings at $0.66 EPS.
- [By Max Byerly]
Southwestern Energy (NYSE: SWN) and WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) are both mid-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.
- [By Logan Wallace]
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Top 5 Energy Stocks For 2019: Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(CRZO)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Max Byerly]
Carmignac Gestion raised its position in shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc (NASDAQ:CRZO) by 122.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,000,000 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 550,000 shares during the quarter. Carmignac Gestion owned 1.22% of Carrizo Oil & Gas worth $16,000,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CRZO. Sterling Investment Advisors Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas in the 4th quarter worth about $128,000. CIBC Asset Management Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas in the 4th quarter worth about $212,000. Quantitative Systematic Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas in the 4th quarter worth about $235,000. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY purchased a new stake in shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas in the 4th quarter worth about $296,000. Finally, Bowling Portfolio Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas in the 4th quarter worth about $306,000.
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- [By Shane Hupp]
Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc (NASDAQ:CRZO) – Equities research analysts at US Capital Advisors raised their Q1 2019 EPS estimates for shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas in a note issued to investors on Thursday, August 30th. US Capital Advisors analyst C. Horwitz now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $0.98 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.87. US Capital Advisors also issued estimates for Carrizo Oil & Gas’ Q2 2019 earnings at $1.10 EPS, Q3 2019 earnings at $1.21 EPS and Q4 2019 earnings at $1.27 EPS.
- [By Matthew DiLallo]
Carrizo Oil & Gas (NASDAQ:CRZO) also rallied about 75% last quarter. The shale driller benefited from the uptick in crude prices, strong first-quarter results, and news that an activist investor increased its stake in the company to force changes such as selling assets or finding a merger partner. However, with shares surging in anticipation of a deal, the activist chose to cash in its chips and walk away toward the end of the quarter, after failing to convince the company to shift its strategy.
- [By Max Byerly]
Shares of Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc (NASDAQ:CRZO) have been given a consensus rating of “Buy” by the twenty-four analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $26.88.
- [By Max Byerly]
Carrizo Oil & Gas (NASDAQ:CRZO) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report issued on Tuesday.
Top 5 Energy Stocks For 2019: Approach Resources Inc.(AREX)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Joseph Griffin]
Shares of Approach Resources Inc. (NASDAQ:AREX) have received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $2.75.
- [By Max Byerly]
Approach Resources Inc. (NASDAQ:AREX) hit a new 52-week low during trading on Thursday . The company traded as low as $2.02 and last traded at $2.04, with a volume of 2875 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $2.08.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
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Top 5 Energy Stocks For 2019: EOG Resources, Inc.(EOG)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Stephan Byrd]
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- [By Stephan Byrd]
Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. bought a new stake in EOG Resources Inc (NYSE:EOG) in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm bought 525,689 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock, valued at approximately $55,338,000.
- [By Paul Ausick]
Here’s how share prices of the largest U.S. natural gas producers reacted to today’s report:
Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), the country’s largest producer of natural gas, traded down about 0.3% to $80.59, in a 52-week range of $72.16 to $89.30. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) traded up about 0.3%, at $4.52 in a 52-week range of $2.53 to $5.60. EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE: EOG) traded up about 0.3% to $119.12. The 52-week range is $83.61 to $131.60.The United States Natural Gas ETF (NYSEARCA: UNG) traded down about 0.3%, at $23.47 in a 52-week range of $20.40 to $27.92.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
Investors sold shares of EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) on strength during trading hours on Thursday. $133.11 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $162.08 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $28.97 million out of the stock. Of all companies tracked, EOG Resources had the 14th highest net out-flow for the day. EOG Resources traded up $4.65 for the day and closed at $126.15
- [By Maxx Chatsko]
Investors that have taken a long-term, buy-and-hold approach to wealth-building might not dispute that claim. Owning a stock for years -- or decades -- makes future dividend yields higher, future share growth more powerful, and provides peace of mind compared to the more frenzied buying and selling that seems to dominate investing today. Even better, there's never a bad time to start. Those looking for top stocks of the next decade might want to take a closer look at oil driller EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG), maintenance products specialist WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC), and home water technology leader A.O. Smith Corp (NYSE:AOS).
Top 5 Energy Stocks For 2019: Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.(NOG)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Ethan Ryder]
Northern Oil and Gas Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:NOG) has received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the eight research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $2.20.
- [By Garrett Baldwin] Markets are cheering a major development in efforts to fix the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China. According to Reuters, Chinese telecom giant ZTE has signed an agreement to get back into business with its American partners. The agreement will lift a ban by the U.S. Commerce Department that prevented China's No. 2 telecommunications equipment from buying from U.S. suppliers. This is a major development, and one that signals progress among trade officials from both nations. There are now more job openings in the United States than available workers. This is the first time that the Department of Labor has documented this phenomenon. There are 6.7 million openings compared to the 6.4 million workers available to fill those positions. As a result, U.S. companies have been forced to increase compensation in order to attract talent. All of the positive economic development could come to a screeching halt should the U.S. experience the largest labor strike in a decade. Reports indicate that the Teamsters and the United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) are on a collision course that could result in a general strike. The union has announced that 260,000 UPS employees have authorized a strike should both sides fail to reach a labor deal by August 1. UPS is responsible for the transport of 6% of the nation's gross domestic product. Three Stocks to Watch Today: TSLA, NOG, WFC Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) investors remain committed to giving Chairman Elon Musk more of their money. On Tuesday, shareholders struck down proposals that would have removed Musk from the chairman role and shaken up the board of directors. Both proposals failed. At the same shareholder event, Musk announced plans for Tesla to open a production facility in Shanghai and projected that his firm will likely produce 5,000 Model 3 vehicles per week by the end of June. In deal news, defense contractor Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOG) has won U.S. antitrust approval to purchase rocket moto
- [By Joseph Griffin]
Northland Securities assumed coverage on shares of Northern Oil and Gas (NYSEAMERICAN:NOG) in a report published on Wednesday. The firm issued an outperform rating and a $4.00 price target on the energy company’s stock.
- [By Max Byerly]
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:NOG) shares were up 7.5% on Friday . The stock traded as high as $3.77 and last traded at $3.73. Approximately 6,029,254 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 60% from the average daily volume of 3,774,712 shares. The stock had previously closed at $3.47.
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