Hedge Funds Are Buying Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO)
To the average investor, there are dozens of indicators shareholders can use to analyze Mr. Market. Some of the best are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
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Phillips 66 (PSX): Insiders Aren’t Crazy About It But Hedge Funds Love It
In the financial world, there are many methods market participants can use to watch Mr. Market. Some of the most under-the-radar are hedge fund and insider trading interest.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK): Shareholders’ Boardroom Clout Increases
How do you make an entire corporate board squirm? Well, one way is to get enough people to support your shareholder resolution when management opposes it.
Phillips 66 (PSX), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): What If Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Took 500,000 Gas-Guzzlers Off the Road?
Last quarter, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) delivered 5,150 cars, which was well above its expectations of 4,500 deliveries.
Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR), Ford Motor Company (F), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): The 1 Title We Will Happily Cede to China
Just about every day we hear a story of how China has passed the U.S. in some metric, or how China is slowly catching up to us.
Northern Tier Energy LP (NTI), Alon USA Partners LP (ALDW), Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P (CLMT): This Sector’s Pullback Has Exposed The Market’s Deepest Value
Brent crude oil, which comes from the Middle East, Africa and Europe, has been far more expensive than West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, which is drilled right here in the ...
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Western Refining, Inc. (WNR): Are Refiners Making a Comeback?
During the past month, petroleum-refining companies have rallied: Shares of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) rose by nearly 3.8%.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Tesoro Corporation (TSO), Phillips 66 (PSX): Are You Prepared for a Refinery Turnaround?
Thanks to the rapid development of pipeline infrastructure, refineries now have better access to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude-oil feed.
Darling International Inc. (DAR), Phillips 66 (PSX), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Oil and Gas Refinery Companies Utilizing Alternative Means to High Revenue Ends
With the rising population and increased usage of vehicles, the global demand for crude oil will increase from 64.4 million barrels a day in 2013 to 92 million barrels a day in...
Western Refining, Inc. (WNR), Devon Energy Corp (DVN): Yield Investors’ Choices Have Skyrocketed in 2013
Over the past few years, investors looking for yield in a low interest rate environment discovered that they liked the distribution payouts from master limited partnerships in...
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC): Are Regulations Causing Higher Gas Prices?
That's how much money Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) estimates it will cost to comply with the United States' Renewable Fuel Standard through the purchase of Renewable ...
How High Can Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Earnings Grow?
Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) will release its quarterly report on Tuesday, and investors have gotten increasingly enthusiastic about the agriculture company's stock...
Tesoro Corporation (TSO): This Refiner Seems Cheap, Here’s What to Watch For
Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products in the U.S., with about 845,000 barrels per day of refining capacity and more ...
Why Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) Earnings Are At Risk
Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) will release its quarterly report tomorrow, and investors have gotten a lot more anxious about the prospects for the refining company's future...
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), HollyFrontier Corp (HFC), Western Refining, Inc. (WNR): 3 Refiners With Potential Upside
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has dropped significantly since the beginning of February, from more than $46 per share to only $36 per share.
Why Phillips 66 (PSX) Earnings Will Start Shrinking
Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) will release its quarterly report on Wednesday, and ever since its initial spin-off from ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), favorable trends in the refining industry...
Darling International Inc. (DAR): A Dirty Business You Can Bet Your Clean Money On
According to research conducted in 2011 by the United States Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes approximately 2,000 pounds of food every year.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF): Are You Patient Enough to Invest?
Patience is virtue. It is a state of being that is developed over time. Being a good investor is about more than finding a great company at a great price.
Halliburton Company (HAL), Nuverra Environmental Solutions Inc (NES): 2 Huge Recent Developments for Oil and Natural Gas
All too often in our 24-hour news-cycle society, it's easy to miss important news because it's being drowned out by the noise of the next headline.
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP): The Staggering Growth of Crude Oil Shipments by Rail
The surge in U.S. oil production since 2008 has created tremendous opportunities for the midstream companies involved in oil storage and transportation.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Why This Refiner Is Too Cheap to Ignore
At a time when many companies seem to be hitting new highs on a daily basis, there are still some bargains to be found.
Chevron Corporation (CVX), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): The Bluest of the Blue Chips
Blue chips are well-established, financially sound companies with products that almost everyone loves.
The Big Threat to Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Earnings
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) will release its quarterly report next Tuesday, and the refiner is at a crossroads right now.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (USA) (CP), TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP): Hazards of Oil Transportation Highlighted by Recent Explosion
This weekend's horrific railcar explosion in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, has drawn sudden attention to the rapidly expanding use of railcars to transport crude oil from where it's ...
Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR), EOG Resources Inc (EOG): Get Ready for Higher Gas Prices
A perfect storm is about to hit the gasoline market, making it possible that gas prices will jump by up to 20 cents per gallon over the next few days.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Chevron Corporation (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP): Are Oil Companies Skimping on Their Taxes?
That sounds like a lot of money, even for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM).
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): Is America Creating an Oil Bubble?
With everyone looking for oil, it is possible we have an oil bust in the making. Production and consumption levels are the canaries in the coal mine. In the past 10 years U.S.
Genworth Financial Inc (GNW), Western Digital Corp (WDC): Pure Value, Anyone?
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP), ConocoPhillips (COP): Everything You Need to Know About Keystone XL, Why U.S. Refiners Care
By now, you have probably heard about TransCanada Corporation (USA) (NYSE:TRP)'s Keystone XL pipeline.
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)- Pentagon Watch: Where Did Your Tax Dollars Go This Week?
The U.S. military has a reputation as a somewhat secretive organization. But in one respect at least, the Pentagon is one of the most "open" of our government agencies.
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (3382), CST Brands Inc (CST): Investing in Japanese Convenience
Formally a NYSE-traded company founded in Dallas nearly 90 years ago, 7-Eleven was acquired in 2005 by the Tokyo-based retail giant Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO:3382).
Phillips 66 (PSX), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Filling Up Your Portfolio
Over the past twelve months, the oil and gas refiners have been filling up portfolios with growth in their stock prices.
Attention, Biofuel Investors: Darling International Inc. (DAR)’s New Revenue Stream Is Up and Running
Last week, the country's largest publicly traded rendering company quietly announced that Diamond Green Diesel, its joint venture with oil giant Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE...
Imperial Oil Limited (USA) (IMO) to Convert Nova Scotia Refinery
Imperial Oil Limited (USA) (NYSEMKT:IMO), Canada's largest oil refiner, announced last week that it would convert its refinery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, into a terminal facility...
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) Close to Completing Gulf Coast Pipeline System
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Don’t Miss the Value in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
The refinery business isn't very exciting, but it can be profitable.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS): This One Chart Shows the Insanity of Gas Prices
Few things inspire more hatred among American consumers than the high cost of gasoline.
TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP), Enbridge Inc (USA) (ENB): U.S. and Canada Energy Fate Lies in Each Other’s Hands
For those of you who aren't comic book nerds or are not die-hard fans of Seinfeld, Bizarro Superman is the antithesis of Superman.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Chevron Corporation (CVX): Will Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon?
In a recent interesting article by the Fool it was asked and answered why gas prices won’t break the $5 a gallon mark anytime soon.
Darling International Inc. (DAR): How to Profit From Inedible Oils and Meats
Stock investors attracted to opportunities in basic food companies can find a position in Darling International Inc. (NYSE:DAR) attractive.
Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) (RDS.A), BP plc (ADR) (BP): We’re Closer to $5 Gas Than You Think
There are several reasons to be optimistic about America's energy prospects: Oil and gas production is climbing, alternative energy use is skyrocketing, and efficiency gains are...
Unraveling the Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Spin-off
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) spun off its retail business into a new company called CST Brands Inc (NYSE:CST) in May 2013.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Hedge Funds Are Bullish and Insiders Are Bearish, What Should You Do?
At the moment, there are many gauges investors can use to track the equity markets. A pair of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
Western Refining, Inc. (WNR), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): With Absurd Discount, Solid Yield and Industry Tailwinds, Is This A Steal?
Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) is a small, often overlooked refiner that operates primarily in the oil-soaked markets of Texas and the American Southwest.
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC): A Few Reasons Why This Refiner Should Continue to Soar
Due to volatile crude prices and fluctuating demand over the last year, oil refineries have been hit hard.
Renewable Energy Group Inc (REGI), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE): Five Best Stocks to Buy in Renewable Energy
The United States has made a big push toward renewable energy in the past 15 years.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX): The Brent-WTI Spread Is Falling; Are Refineries Overvalued?
North American midstream growth is removing transportation bottlenecks for crude oil, and North American refineries have to face the music.
Chevron Corporation (CVX), BP plc (ADR) (BP): How Much Are You Taxed at the Pump?
One thing's for certain. Two factors working to keep the price of gas high are your own state and federal representatives.
Tesoro Corporation (TSO), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), HollyFrontier Corp (HFC): Reviewing Three Oil Refining & Marketing Companies
The refining and marketing sector has been outperforming the rest of the energy sector since 2012.
Tesoro Corporation (TSO), HollyFrontier Corp (HFC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): These Three Big Refiners Seem Cheap
Recently, Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) received the U.S. FTC’s approval regarding its acquisition of BP plc (ADR) (NYSE:BP)’s refinery in Carson, California.
