Many industries took a massive hit during the 2020 health crisis. Some were more obvious than others. Because of quarantine orders, stores were shuttered and the need for…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There are a few reasons to like Western Midstream stock…but, first, let me provide a little background. There are three stages of oil and gas operations: upstream, downstream,…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Today’s top income pick is Westlake Chemical Partners stock. Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) is a limited partnership formed by Westlake Corp (NYSE:WLK) to operate, acquire, and develop…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There’s a dry bulk shipping stock I think you should take a look at: United Maritime stock. The broader shipping industry has been on fire in 2024, energized…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) might get a bad rap, but they’re as American as apple pie. Some are touted as nothing more than a pyramid scheme, but hundreds…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There’s an energy play I’m bullish on right now: VOC Energy stock. Crude oil is down from its 2020 highs of $125.00 per barrel at around $84.00 per…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
It’s tough to find ultra-high-yield dividend stocks with consistent, long-term industry tailwinds. Energy stocks might be bullish, but their earnings are dependent on where we are in the…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have taken a hit within this high-interest-rate environment. That’s because higher rates increase the cost of capital and cut into earnings. But with…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
When you’re out driving your car this summer and pass a field of corn undulating under the warm sun or some other crop growing in the fields, remember…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Some green companies take pride in the fact that they provide renewable energy. Unfortunately, for some types of green energy, the intermittency of the resource can mean it…
By John Whitefoot, 2024