Is Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) a Bubble?

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Operating in financially struggling Europe has been a drag on results. Total, however, is financially strong and should weather the difficulty in stride. Meanwhile, the company has been investing heavily in new reserves. The average replacement rate between 2010 and 2012 was 136%, up from just 75% between 2007 to 2009. Total is clearly moving in the right direction.

In Demand

Oil and natural gas aren’t going out of style any time soon. Investors would do well to consider the trio above for yield and relative safety in a risky market. If the market should get a quick haircut, or a little beheading, TOTAL S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:TOT), Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) (NYSE:RDS.A), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) should hold up reasonably well and pay you to stick around.

Reuben Brewer has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Tesla Motors and Total SA. (ADR). The Motley Fool owns shares of Tesla Motors.

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