2 Energy Stocks to Own for Decades and 1 That Underwhelm

Energy businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of commodity prices and economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn as the industry has shed 3.5% over the past six months. This drop is a stark contrast from the S&P 500’s 16.3% gain.