Energy, Stocks

“Exxon and 3 Other Energy Stocks Whose Dividends Look Like They Can Weather Tough Times”

“… Durable Dividends These are among the energy companies in the S&P 500 that increased their dividends in consecutive years earlier in the pandemic. Company / Ticker Recent Price Recent Yield YTD Return Market Value (bil) Exxon Mobil / XOM… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Coal’s Skyrocketing Prices Could Last Years…”  

“The EU’s ban on Russian coal that begins this month will boost demand for imports from other countries like Indonesia and even Australia. Meanwhile, plans to replace Russian pipeline gas imports with liquefied natural gas shipments will leave less fuel… Continue Reading…

Banking

“IMF tells Europe to let consumers bear the brunt of higher bills to encourage energy saving”

“The International Monetary Fund warned European governments against intervening in the region’s worsening energy crisis with broad-based financial support, saying instead that consumers should bear the brunt of higher prices to encourage energy saving and aid the wider shift to… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Analysis: Ukraine war rekindles Europe’s demand for African oil and gas”

“Europe’s thirst for oil and gas to replace sanctioned Russian supply is reviving interest in African energy projects that were shunned due to costs and climate change concerns, industry executives and African officials said. Energy firms are considering projects worth… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Wholesale prices shoot up near-record 11.3% in June on surge in energy costs”

“…The producer price index, a measure of the prices received for final demand products, increased 11.3% from a year ago, the highest reading since the record 11.6% in March. Of that gain, almost 90% came from a 10% increase in… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Natural Gas Soars 700%, Becoming Driving Force in the New Cold War”

“That’s because natural gas is the hottest commodity in the world right now. It’s a key driver of global inflation, posting price jumps that are extreme even by the standards of today’s turbulent markets — some 700% in Europe since… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Oil Markets Could Face A Doomsday Scenario This Week”

“Global oil markets are going to be very volatile in the coming months if news emerging from OPEC’s main producers about production capacity constraints turns out to be true… With a presumed spare capacity of more than 3-4 million bpd,… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“As Gas Prices Surge, Stations Now Hold Up to $175 of Your Money When You Swipe”

“Higher gasoline prices have led stations to raise the holds they put on cards by as much as 40%, a change that means overdraft risks for some… When drivers insert a credit or debit card at the pump, the gas… Continue Reading…

Investing

“Coal investments set to rise 10% this year as nations fret over energy security”

“Global energy investment is on course to jump by more than 8% in 2022 and hit $2.4 trillion, with a notable uptick for coal supply chains.. According to the IEA’s report, 2021 saw roughly $105 billion invested what it called the… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Global Inflation Skyrockets And Gas Prices Rise To Highest In History”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: In the 1970s, the average cost of gas was around 39 cents per gallon. At the time, the price was painful. It was a period of high inflation, similar to what we’re experiencing today. Yet if we were to… Continue Reading…