Middle Energy Market Players Get Lost In M&A Wrath

Midtream Oil Companies Suffer

Photo Credit.   There have been some major mergers and acquisitions occurring in the last month. This is good news for the companies involved, and those in the upstream business. However, what about those in the middle? The middle market players aren’t so excited.  Jennifer Leigh Parker explains why.    …The general middle market reaction to the M&A news, … Read more

Small Cap Bakken Stocks: Watch Them Like a Hawk

Bakken Shale Small Caps

Photo Credit. With the recent acquisition of Brigham Exploration, there has been a spark of interest back in the Bakken. Small cap stocks are seeking some increased interest and benefits from this buyout. We like small cap stocks in the oil industry, and at this moment you should too. Michael Filoon dives deeper into the … Read more

Natural Gas and Oil Prices Sticking to Their Guns

Oil and Gas Prices Stay Strong

Photo Credit. There has been a lot of worry about energy prices, especially over the past couple weeks. Luckily, it seems as though things are turning around due to the active energy market this week. There are a lot of large oil and natural gas companies making big moves forward. Andrea Tse explains how these … Read more

Latest Acquisition: Brigham Exploration

Statoil and Brigham Buyout

Photo Credit. Acquisitions are always big news in the market place. There was a recent major acquisition by Statoil, who acquired Brigham Exploration. Brigham Exploration is a major shale player, so this could lead to interesting shale plays in the future. Christopher Helman shows some number break downs in explanation of what this acquisition really means for Statoil.  … Read more

Bakken Producers Creating Exciting Upside For Investors

Bakken Stocks with Upside

Photo Credit. Jim Cramer keeps raving about the Bakken Shale and the many companies operating there. The Bakken has become quite popular and has numerous companies generating some great income. Michael Filloon suggests some more Bakken companies beyond Cramer’s picks. Whiting (WLL) was the second largest oil producer in North Dakota at the end of 2010. … Read more