An Offshore Oil Rebound Is Under Way. It’s Lifting These Stocks.

Text size Spending on offshore oil drilling is expected to rise in coming years. Carina Johansen/Bloomberg Offshore oil drilling has been growing slowly in recent years as energy companies have hesita...

BP Cuts Long-Term Oil and Gas Demand Outlook. It’s Good News for Renewables.

BP lowered its long-term oil and gas demand outlook as it said Russia’s war in Ukraine will accelerate the global shift toward renewable energy in a report Monday. In its 2023 energy outlook, the Brit...

BP and Shell vs. Exxon and Chevron: The Mystery of Big Oil’s P/E Gap

Last year, global oil companies boomed. BP and Shell both based in London, saw share prices rise some 40% in 2022 and trade at five times forward earnings. U.S.-based Exxon Mobil soared nearly 80% and...

Shell to Pay $2 Billion in Windfall Taxes. Why the Stock Is Rising.

Shell Europe’s largest oil and gas company, said it will have to pay about $2 billion in additional taxes in the fourth quarter, but still sees strong earnings from natural gas trading for the period....

The 12 Best Income Investments for 2023, According to Barron’s

While it might not be a feast now for income-oriented investors, it’s a lot better than the famine that prevailed for much of the past decade. Yields on a range of bond and bond-related investments ro...

BP and Shell Are a Buy in 2023. Why They’re Cheaper Than U.S. Oil Giants.

It was a great year for oil companies such as Exxon Chevron Shell and BP But the giants of European energy are still trading at significantly lower valuations than their American counterparts, which m...

The Best Income Investing Ideas for 2023

While it might not be a feast now for income-oriented investors, it’s a lot better than the famine that prevailed for much of the past decade. Yields on a range of bond and bond-related investments ro...

20 big oil companies expected to be cash gushers in 2023 despite uncertainty

The energy sector of the S&P 500 has been the year’s best performer, yet oil stocks still appear to be inexpensive when compared with those in other industries. If you are interested in investing ...

Barron’s 10 Favorite Stocks for 2023

The stock market is coming off its worst year since 2008, but it was finally a good year for value investing—and it was a good year for Barron’s favorite picks, as well.  Every December for the past 1...

BlackRock Sees Opportunities in Energy and Healthcare Stocks in 2023

Navigating markets in 2023 demands a new investment playbook, one that favors the healthcare and energy sectors along with short-term government bonds and investment-grade credit, according to BlackRo...

This British Clean-Energy Developer Is Making Big Bets

Europe’s urgent rush for new energy sources since Russia invaded Ukraine is creating a wide range of investment opportunities, including some intriguing speculative plays. Clean-energy developer Ceres...

Exxon and Oil Giants to Post Stunning Earnings

A warning from President Biden could dampen the party atmosphere for Big Oil’s expected third-quarter earnings bonanza. Biden, who is worried about high gasoline prices, said last week that oil compan...

Buy BP and Exxon Stock. They Have a Surprisingly Green Future.

Just two years ago, the world’s giant oil producers seemed to be going the way of the typewriter industry. No one wanted oil—the price of a barrel fell below zero early in the pandemic. Exxon Mobil st...

5 Energy Companies That Could Lift Shareholder Payouts

Text size Shell has a dividend yield is 3.6% today and could raise it, says Cowen analyst Jason Gabelman. John Thys/AFP via Getty Images Several big energy companies could announce larger returns to s...

Natural Gas Prices Are Soaring on Russian Supply Cuts. The West Is Holding Firm.

Russia has cut European Union–bound natural-gas exports to 20% of last year’s level. Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg Text size Stymied for the moment on Ukraine’s battlefield, Vladimir Putin is escalating h...

Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan Is a Risk to More Than Just the Chip Industry

Asian stocks worked out early there is no good outcome from Nancy Pelosi’s current tour of the region. By landing in Taiwan Tuesday or Wednesday, the speaker of the House risks Chinese military retali...

BP Stock Surges After Energy Giant Records $8.5 Billion Quarterly Profit

Text size BP reported second-quarter adjusted profit of $8.5 billion as it benefited from soaring energy prices. Getty Images BP is the latest oil supermajor to post its most profitable quarter in yea...

Senate Climate Bill Is a Boon for Fossil Fuels

WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats are moving forward on the costliest and most ambitious effort ever by the U.S. to address climate change—powered in part by benefits for fossil fuels and the broader energy...

Shell Posts Record Quarterly Profit of $11.5 Billion. Exxon and Chevron Are Next.

Text size Shell also announced plans to buy back a further $6 billion of shares. Getty Images Shell , the United Kingdom–domiciled energy giant, posted record quarterly earnings Thursday a day before ...

Facebook Changed Name, Now Changing Ticker. What It Means for the Stock.

Text size Meta Platforms follows a number of high-profile companies that changed their ticker symbols. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images Meta Platforms , formerly known as Facebook , is taking the...

Exxon’s Investments Are Paying Off. Expect Big Dividends, Buybacks.

Text size Exxon has been investing in its refining business while others in the industry have been holding back. Eric Thayer/Getty Images Exxon Mobil has zigged where other giant energy companies have...

European stocks pounded as oil spikes on possible ban on Russian imports

European stocks careened lower on Monday on the threat of further sanctions against commodities production giant Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, -2.63% slumped nearly 4...

As BP Exits Russia, Other Oil Companies Face Risks Too

Text size Shell has a big stake in a Russian liquefied natural gas project. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Oil companies haven’t been this financially strong in decades. They also haven’t been as politi...