2 Of Sterne Agee’s Favorite Energy Names $SPN $WLL

2 Of Sterne Agee's Favorite Energy Names $SPN $WLL

By Bret Jensen Analysts at Sterne Agee recently issued a research report on the energy and industrials sectors. Two of their favorite energy names are also in my portfolio and are highlighted below. Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL) is an independent energy concern producing oil and gas primarily in the Permian Basin, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Continent, Gulf … Read more

Two Mid-Cap Energy Concerns Receiving Positive Analysts’ Comments $SPN $WLL

Two Mid-Cap Energy Concerns Receiving Positive Analysts' Comments $SPN $WLL

By Bret Jensen The energy sector continues to show strength in the market today outperforming the overall market again in trading. The sector has doubled the performance of the S&P over the last month (See chart). I think this outperformance will continue as the sector has underperformed the market over the last year and we … Read more

2 Cheap Energy Concerns Showing Up On Analysts’ Buy Lists $MRO $WLL

2 Cheap Energy Concerns Showing Up On Analysts' Buy Lists

By Bret Jensen One of the core parts of my daily investing routine is going through the list of recent analysts’ upgrades/downgrades. Analysts’ comments are good sources of ideas to research and can sometimes be great indicators on when sentiment is changing on a stock or a sector. Most times they lead nowhere or to … Read more

Bakken Shale Stocks Likely To Catch Buyout Frenzy $AXAS $CRED $HK $MHR $WLL

$AXAS $CRED $HK $MHR $WLL

A great way to play exploration & production plays is to focus on stocks with core assets in plays such as the Bakken Shale or the Eagle Ford Shale that have a high chance of getting acquired or bought out by a larger competitor.  Earlier this year, Forestar Group made an offer to purchase Credo … Read more

Best E & P Stocks For 2013? Try Rosetta Resources & Whiting Petroleum On For Size $ROSE $WLL

2 Fast Growing E&P Concerns To Pick Up On The Next Dip

We are focusing a lot of our portfolio research and E & P stocks for 2013. You will see a complete list come out by November. The majority of these stocks will be heavily focused on key plays such as the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin in Texas as well as the Bakken Shale … Read more