Even though crude oil futures dropped as the year ended, the overall futures price posted about an 8.2% yearly gain, according to data supplied by this report. Crude oil futures had a hefty 25% gain in the fourth quarter of 2011, with February delivery at $98.83 per barrel as of December 30th (price based on [...]

Oil futures (light, sweet crude) have inched up .35 cents to $93.88 a barrel for January delivery, according to NASDAQ. Brent crude also made gains of .29 cents to settle at $103.64 a barrel for February delivery, according to the Dow Jones. The gains were largely attributed to investors being optimistic that the European debt [...]

In our last post we told you about a few reliable websites where you can access updated pricing information for oil futures as well as other commodities. There are also some mobile phone and BlackBerry apps that you can download to have current oil futures pricing data at your fingertips, no matter where you are. [...]

When you invest in oil futures, it’s vital that you keep track of market prices and spot any trading trends that might be developing. Having reliable, up to date information is a necessity for both beginning and experienced traders. Prices can dip and surge at any hour of the day, and your decision to buy [...]

When you think of investing in oil you probably automatically think of buying stock in oil companies or exchange funds. But investing in companies that provide equipment to oil drilling companies is another option. Investing in oil drilling equipment provider companies may not net you big, quick profits like investing in spot oil prices could, [...]