Why Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) Earnings Are At Risk
Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) will release its quarterly report tomorrow, and investors have gotten a lot more anxious about the prospects for the refining company's future...
Posts Tagged ‘NYSE:VLO’
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), HollyFrontier Corp (HFC), Western Refining, Inc. (WNR): 3 Refiners With Potential Upside
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has dropped significantly since the beginning of February, from more than $46 per share to only $36 per share.
Why Phillips 66 (PSX) Earnings Will Start Shrinking
Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) will release its quarterly report on Wednesday, and ever since its initial spin-off from ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), favorable trends in the refining industry...
Darling International Inc. (DAR): A Dirty Business You Can Bet Your Clean Money On
According to research conducted in 2011 by the United States Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes approximately 2,000 pounds of food every year.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF): Are You Patient Enough to Invest?
Patience is virtue. It is a state of being that is developed over time. Being a good investor is about more than finding a great company at a great price.
Halliburton Company (HAL), Nuverra Environmental Solutions Inc (NES): 2 Huge Recent Developments for Oil and Natural Gas
All too often in our 24-hour news-cycle society, it's easy to miss important news because it's being drowned out by the noise of the next headline.
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP): The Staggering Growth of Crude Oil Shipments by Rail
The surge in U.S. oil production since 2008 has created tremendous opportunities for the midstream companies involved in oil storage and transportation.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Why This Refiner Is Too Cheap to Ignore
At a time when many companies seem to be hitting new highs on a daily basis, there are still some bargains to be found.
Chevron Corporation (CVX), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): The Bluest of the Blue Chips
Blue chips are well-established, financially sound companies with products that almost everyone loves.
The Big Threat to Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Earnings
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) will release its quarterly report next Tuesday, and the refiner is at a crossroads right now.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (USA) (CP), TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP): Hazards of Oil Transportation Highlighted by Recent Explosion
This weekend's horrific railcar explosion in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, has drawn sudden attention to the rapidly expanding use of railcars to transport crude oil from where it's ...
Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR), EOG Resources Inc (EOG): Get Ready for Higher Gas Prices
A perfect storm is about to hit the gasoline market, making it possible that gas prices will jump by up to 20 cents per gallon over the next few days.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Chevron Corporation (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP): Are Oil Companies Skimping on Their Taxes?
That sounds like a lot of money, even for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM).
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): Is America Creating an Oil Bubble?
With everyone looking for oil, it is possible we have an oil bust in the making. Production and consumption levels are the canaries in the coal mine. In the past 10 years U.S.
Genworth Financial Inc (GNW), Western Digital Corp (WDC): Pure Value, Anyone?
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP), ConocoPhillips (COP): Everything You Need to Know About Keystone XL, Why U.S. Refiners Care
By now, you have probably heard about TransCanada Corporation (USA) (NYSE:TRP)'s Keystone XL pipeline.
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)- Pentagon Watch: Where Did Your Tax Dollars Go This Week?
The U.S. military has a reputation as a somewhat secretive organization. But in one respect at least, the Pentagon is one of the most "open" of our government agencies.
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (3382), CST Brands Inc (CST): Investing in Japanese Convenience
Formally a NYSE-traded company founded in Dallas nearly 90 years ago, 7-Eleven was acquired in 2005 by the Tokyo-based retail giant Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO:3382).
Phillips 66 (PSX), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Filling Up Your Portfolio
Over the past twelve months, the oil and gas refiners have been filling up portfolios with growth in their stock prices.
Attention, Biofuel Investors: Darling International Inc. (DAR)’s New Revenue Stream Is Up and Running
Last week, the country's largest publicly traded rendering company quietly announced that Diamond Green Diesel, its joint venture with oil giant Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE...
Imperial Oil Limited (USA) (IMO) to Convert Nova Scotia Refinery
Imperial Oil Limited (USA) (NYSEMKT:IMO), Canada's largest oil refiner, announced last week that it would convert its refinery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, into a terminal facility...
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) Close to Completing Gulf Coast Pipeline System
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
Don’t Miss the Value in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
The refinery business isn't very exciting, but it can be profitable.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS): This One Chart Shows the Insanity of Gas Prices
Few things inspire more hatred among American consumers than the high cost of gasoline.
TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP), Enbridge Inc (USA) (ENB): U.S. and Canada Energy Fate Lies in Each Other’s Hands
For those of you who aren't comic book nerds or are not die-hard fans of Seinfeld, Bizarro Superman is the antithesis of Superman.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Chevron Corporation (CVX): Will Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon?
In a recent interesting article by the Fool it was asked and answered why gas prices won’t break the $5 a gallon mark anytime soon.
Darling International Inc. (DAR): How to Profit From Inedible Oils and Meats
Stock investors attracted to opportunities in basic food companies can find a position in Darling International Inc. (NYSE:DAR) attractive.
Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) (RDS.A), BP plc (ADR) (BP): We’re Closer to $5 Gas Than You Think
There are several reasons to be optimistic about America's energy prospects: Oil and gas production is climbing, alternative energy use is skyrocketing, and efficiency gains are...
Unraveling the Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Spin-off
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) spun off its retail business into a new company called CST Brands Inc (NYSE:CST) in May 2013.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Hedge Funds Are Bullish and Insiders Are Bearish, What Should You Do?
At the moment, there are many gauges investors can use to track the equity markets. A pair of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
Western Refining, Inc. (WNR), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): With Absurd Discount, Solid Yield and Industry Tailwinds, Is This A Steal?
Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) is a small, often overlooked refiner that operates primarily in the oil-soaked markets of Texas and the American Southwest.
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC): A Few Reasons Why This Refiner Should Continue to Soar
Due to volatile crude prices and fluctuating demand over the last year, oil refineries have been hit hard.
Renewable Energy Group Inc (REGI), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE): Five Best Stocks to Buy in Renewable Energy
The United States has made a big push toward renewable energy in the past 15 years.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX): The Brent-WTI Spread Is Falling; Are Refineries Overvalued?
North American midstream growth is removing transportation bottlenecks for crude oil, and North American refineries have to face the music.
Chevron Corporation (CVX), BP plc (ADR) (BP): How Much Are You Taxed at the Pump?
One thing's for certain. Two factors working to keep the price of gas high are your own state and federal representatives.
Tesoro Corporation (TSO), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), HollyFrontier Corp (HFC): Reviewing Three Oil Refining & Marketing Companies
The refining and marketing sector has been outperforming the rest of the energy sector since 2012.
Tesoro Corporation (TSO), HollyFrontier Corp (HFC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): These Three Big Refiners Seem Cheap
Recently, Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) received the U.S. FTC’s approval regarding its acquisition of BP plc (ADR) (NYSE:BP)’s refinery in Carson, California.
Should You Buy Phillips 66 (PSX)?
To the average investor, there are a multitude of indicators shareholders can use to watch their holdings.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Prudential Financial Inc (PRU): Here’s What This 1,335% Gainer Has Been Buying and Selling
Today, let's look at Appaloosa Management, which was founded by investing giant David Tepper and known for investing in the debt of companies in distress.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Time to Catch This Refiner Before It Reaches Fair Value
Oil prices have been volatile over the last year, due to which profiting from the oil sector (especially refining sector) has been quite challenging.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Nigeria, An Unintended Casualty of the U.S. Shale Revolution
Make no mistake about it: The U.S. shale revolution has fundamentally altered the dynamics of the global oil market. Not only has it boosted U.S.
Phillips 66 (PSX): Insiders Aren’t Crazy About It
If you'd ask most stock holders, hedge funds are perceived as underperforming, outdated investment vehicles of the past.
Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?
At the moment, there are tons of gauges shareholders can use to analyze Mr. Market. Two of the most useful are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Year-to-Date Results Rekindle Ethanol Optimism
It’s been a challenging stretch for the domestic ethanol industry.
Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Three Oil Companies Fueling Growth Prospects
The volatility of oil prices has brought a lot of uncertainty about the stable revenues for oil and gas companies.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Some Important Ethanol Info
The mandated blending of ethanol in motor fuel -- specifically when produced from corn -- is a highly controversial issue.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC): The US/Mexico Energy Trade
For years we've been hearing about how much oil we import from foreign sources, particularly the Middle East.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK): This Gas and Oil ETF Can Pump Up Your Portfolio
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
Phillips 66 (PSX), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC): Refiners Still Cheap
It was a rough April for the refiners. At the beginning of the month, the EPA outlined a proposal to reduce sulfur in gasoline starting in 2017.
