1 Energy Stock to Own for Decades and 2 That Underwhelm

Energy businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic and energy cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 32.1% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 21.1 percentage points.