During the initial phase of the pandemic, when vaccines were unavailable, the world faced significant uncertainties. Crude oil prices experienced an unprecedented plunge, dropping to a negative $36.98 per barrel on April 20, 2020. However, the rapid development and rollout of vaccines facilitated the gradual reopening of economies, leading to a remarkable recovery in the pricing of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, which soared to $123.64 per barrel by March 8, 2022. Oil price data are per the U.S. Energ ...

In the latest trading session, Kinder Morgan (KMI) closed at $27.33, marking a +1.04% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.1% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.91%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.35%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company had lost 2.87% over the past month. This has was narrower than the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 10.32% and lagged the S&P 500's gain of 0.22% in that time.The in ...

In the latest trading session, Kinder Morgan (KMI) closed at $27.05, marking a +0.74% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.73%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.16%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.98%.Shares of the oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company have depreciated by 5.76% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 9.2% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 0.34%.T ...

Kinder Morgan (KMI) closed at $28.54 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.93% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.53%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.06%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.03%.Shares of the oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company witnessed a gain of 13.04% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 3.73% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.02%.The i ...

The U.S. is about to enter an unprecedented period of power demand. After barely growing over the last 20 years, forecasters expect electricity demand in the country to surge over the next decade, growing more than 10 times faster than the prior 10 years. Several catalysts will power that surge, including the electrification of the heating and transportation sectors, electric vehicles, and AI data centers. Natural gas will play a crucial role in helping support the expected surge in power demand. Forecaster ...

The S&P 500 has gained an impressive 35% over the past year. Because of that, its dividend yield has fallen from 1.7% a year ago to around 1.2% these days. That's its lowest level in more than 20 years. It's also well below its peak of more than 4% toward the end of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. To put that into a more tangible context, a $10,000 investment made in the S&P 500 right now would only produce about $120 of dividend income over the next year. That compares to the $170 or so that would be colle ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Kinder Morgan (KMI) . Shares have added about 7.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Kinder Morgan due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Kinder Morgan Q3 Earnings Miss EstimatesKi ...

Group 1: Realty Income - Realty Income is a REIT focused on delivering dependable monthly dividends that have increased for 30 consecutive years, including 108 straight quarters [3][4] - The current dividend yield is over 5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's average yield of less than 1.5%, translating to about $5 of annual passive income for every $100 invested [4] - The company expects to grow its adjusted funds from operations (FFO) by approximately 4% to 5% per share annually, driven by rent growth and acquisitions [5][6] Group 2: Kinder Morgan - Kinder Morgan operates the largest natural gas pipeline system in the U.S. and has a diverse portfolio of midstream assets that generate stable cash flows [7][8] - The company has a backlog of $5.2 billion in expansion projects, including a $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline expansion expected to enter service in late 2028 [9] - Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for the past seven years, supported by its stable cash flow and ongoing expansion projects [9] Group 3: Verizon Communications - Verizon has achieved its 18th consecutive annual dividend increase, with a current yield of 6.5%, marking the longest streak in the U.S. telecom sector [10] - The company generates excess free cash flow, which it uses to strengthen its balance sheet while covering capital expenses and dividends [10] - Verizon plans to acquire Frontier Communications in a $20 billion cash deal, which is expected to enhance its fiber offerings and grow earnings, allowing for continued dividend increases [11] Group 4: Investment Summary - Realty Income, Kinder Morgan, and Verizon are highlighted as attractive options for passive income due to their high-yielding dividends and solid financial metrics, with visible growth prospects for continued dividend increases [12]

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The price of natural gas is expected to remain low for the foreseeable future because of the ramping production. A lot of it is available, and the infrastructure is improving rapidly. Natural gas production is driven by the need to decarbonize and a need to power AI, which also drives demand. Demand for natural gas is the salient point because it has to be gathered, processed, stored, and transported, which is where the profits are. Mid-stream operators are insulated from natural gas price swings. They make ...