Energy / Oil Prices

Apr 30, 2015 at 11:30 | Charles Kennedy

Could the rising levels of debt in the oil industry contribute to destabilization in the financial system?The collapse in oil prices has forced…

Apr 29, 2015 at 15:32 | Nick Cunningham

Far from an existential crisis, some oil majors are viewing the collapse in oil prices as an opportunity to become stronger. By reining in spending and…

Apr 28, 2015 at 15:51 | Nick Cunningham

 The fossil fuel divestment campaign is picking up steam. Often dismissed as unwise by oil industry proponents and criticized as a distraction even by supporters…

Apr 28, 2015 at 11:45 | Leonard Brecken

As we as Americans wake up to more riots, one has to wonder if all is well with things. For six months now we have closely…

Apr 24, 2015 at 16:13 | Dan Dicker

Nothing in the past two weeks has changed my outlook on oil and oil stocks in that I believe this 'bust' cycle which started in August of 2014 still has…

Apr 23, 2015 at 16:23 | Andy Tully

BP’s former CEO Tony Hayward agrees with OPEC that its strategy of maintaining the oil glut and thereby helping to drive down prices will quickly crush…

Apr 23, 2015 at 13:26 | Yale Global

TORONTO: For years, the global community praised Canadian financial conservatism and the country’s success in skirting the global financial crisis. Canadian banks were seen as among…

Apr 22, 2015 at 16:15 | Nick Cunningham

The largest oil and gas companies are employing different strategies to weather the downturn and plan for the future. Each strategy has its risks, and not…

Apr 22, 2015 at 12:14 | Nick Cunningham

There is mounting evidence that oil prices are poised to rebound from a historic bust. Rig counts hit new lows each week. For the week ending…

Apr 21, 2015 at 15:48 | Michael McDonald

Even as financial commentators on CNBC are starting to come around to the idea of a bottom in oil prices, the key question for US…

Apr 21, 2015 at 15:40 | Leonard Brecken

Today we will take a look at both Whiting Petroleum (WLL) and Continental Resources (CLR) as far as their Bakken economics. Overall the numbers will show…

Apr 20, 2015 at 14:05 | Leonard Brecken

This morning markets woke to rising Middle East tensions which cause upward pressure on prices offset by headlines via Reuters “Naimi says Saudi oil production near record high in…

Apr 17, 2015 at 17:12 | James Stafford

When oil prices recover—and plenty of analysts think the climb back up will start soon—Canada’s western frontier of Saskatchewan and neighboring Alberta will ‘still have…

Apr 17, 2015 at 16:40 | Andy Tully

OPEC says the demand for oil – its oil – will rise during 2015 because the cartel is winning its price war against US shale producers…

Apr 17, 2015 at 15:09 | Martin Tillier

Last week, as earnings season began, I suggested a few plays that, at the time looked a little risky. I mentioned four stocks as possibilities, Halcyon…

Apr 17, 2015 at 12:10 | Leonard Brecken

It started with the Iranian supply overhang and has grown louder by the day in the media. While we were all supposed to be cowering in…

Apr 16, 2015 at 16:53 | Nick Cunningham

In order to maintain a grip on market share by pushing U.S. shale producers out of the market, Saudi Arabia (and OPEC) is willing to use…

Apr 15, 2015 at 16:14 | Andy Tully

Low oil prices may not be good for energy producers, but they are good for just about everyone else, including entire national and regional economies. Yet…

Apr 15, 2015 at 15:03 | Gail Tverberg

What is the real story of energy and the economy? We hear two predominant energy stories. One is the story economists tell: The economy can grow…

Apr 15, 2015 at 10:31 | Charles Kennedy

Saudi Arabia has decided to turn up the heat on U.S. shale producers. The de factor OPEC leader ramped up oil production in March despite the…