Amid persistently low oil prices, the global energy business is facing a tough year, says Moody’s Investors Service in a new report. The major companies should fare best, while other parts of the sector are likely to see their earnings come under significant pressure. The rating agency says that exploration and production (E&P) companies will […]
Stocks in the energy sector have been pummelled recently - and there are some indications that this may continue
A seasonal improvement in demand is expected in the fourth quarter
While demand eases, development and production is continuing at a rapid pace in North America
AGF’s Peter Frost considers that bond yields have bottomed and is switching his focus back to equities.
The long-term prospects for natural gas are very rosy, as supply is exploding with low-cost shale extraction while demand will rise even faster as liquefied natural gas (LNG) provides affordable imports for countries that are large energy consumers. However, prices are likely to remain low in the medium term because it’s easier to increase production […]
New ETF seeks to provide investors with lower volatility and high-yield exposure to Canada’s energy sector
Higher prices will benefit industry and government, pinch consumers
Rating agency cites firm demand, political turmoil in the Middle East
TDAM’s Michael O’Brien expects cash-flow growth to fuel dividend increases and share buybacks