3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy as 2024 Draws to a Close

Energy stocks are having a solid year. The average one in the S&P 500 was up 14% heading into the year's final month. While that has underperformed the S&P 500, it's a solid showing, considering that oil and gas prices have been weaker this year. Energy demand should continue growing in 2025 and beyond. This means several energy stocks still look like compelling long-term investments as we close out 2024. Black Hills (BKH 0.20%), Western Midstream Partners (WES 2.73%), and Brookfield Renewable (BEP 0.17%) ( ...