Midstream stocks make up a unique place in the broader energy market. These companies don't focus on extraction fossil fuels; instead, they specialize in processing, storing, and transporting oil, natural gas, and derivatives. With oil prices down sharply from their highs in 2008, midstream companies have faced a headwind of market conditions, leading to depressed valuations across the industry. Things might be ready for a turnaround, however, and this article from Barron's explains why analysts like Goldman Sachs are raising their expectations for the sector in 2019.