Oil

Bullish and bearish forces are slugging it out in the oil complex and something has to give.

The boom in U.S. oil production has to change the mindset about our energy policy to better reflect the realities of today instead of the fears of the past. 

On one hand they reflect the positive impact from rising US oil production, but on the other they reflect a struggling global economy that is seeing falling demand, as well as falling confidence.  

Crude fell to the lowest level in more than two years, as plunging oil prices weigh heavilly on the energy sector which is the worst performer among all ten S&P 500 sectors.

Well here’s some good news for consumers, the price you pay at the pump is on a rapid decline, and the price of your airline ticket might be next.

With fewer questions over the status of exports from Iraq and Libya, crude oil futures are in the midst of their longest drought since 2009.

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As U.S. oil drillers saw significant growth in domestic production, they also ignited global worries of oil supply, and are widely considered as a prime reason why global prices turned south in the latter half of 2014.

It’s almost over for $2 gas. Oil prices have bounced up from recent lows, and a switch to summer-blend gasoline will provide more upward pressure.

Schlumberger topped Wall Street’s estimates for second-quarter earnings, as executives pointed toward signs that oil production is poised to rebound.

The year-long slump in oil prices continues to pester major producers. Chevron and ConocoPhillips warned that more cuts are coming.

U.S. shale players are outpacing industry heavyweights when it comes to profit growth, according to the Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings.

Cuba could be the next frontier for wildcatters and U.S. oil companies if only the timing was better

The past month has been as choppy as I’ve seen in a while, and I’ve been neutral on the market. But Friday’s action was encouraging and moves me slightly towards the bull camp.

The head of the world’s oil cartel made an unusual concession Friday: $100 oil is a thing of the past.

Oil prices broke hard after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen ended its "Operation Decisive Storm" in favor of what they are calling "Operation Renewal of Hope" that will focus on trying to find a political solution to the threat from Yemen.

Economic turmoil in Europe over Greece and U.S. crude inventories at an almost 80-year high greased the skids for the oil market selloff.

Oil shorts are shocked as oil prices keep rallying. Massive capital spending cuts in the energy space as well as a refinery strike is giving oil and oil products the boost.

If there was a silver lining to an ugly week, it was the S&P 500 finding support at the former March low. Maybe the index can build from there, turning April sweet.

At best, you could say 2015 is off to a choppy start, and investors should expect more pain ahead.