Mar 21, 2012 by David SmithChevron Should Prevail in BrazilDespite its Brazilian battle, this Fool is betting that Chevron will emerge unscathed.
Mar 20, 2012 by David SmithFreeport-McMoRan Will Come Roaring Back With its labor dispute halted, Freeport stands to recover on premium copper prices.
Mar 13, 2012 by David SmithDespite Another Setback, Keystone Is Likely ComingThe Senate's thwarting of a pipeline push isn't the end for this promising project.
Mar 7, 2012 by David SmithWould the Nat Gas Act Be a Security Blanket?Should Congress pass the Nat Gas Act, at least for national security reasons?
Mar 5, 2012 by David SmithIs Warren Buffett Wearing Thin?As his eagerly awaited annual letter is released, I wonder: Has Warren Buffett become an irritation?
Mar 1, 2012 by David SmithIs BP About to Toss in the Towel?Are the legal eagles preparing to strip BP of billions in oil tragedy settlements?
Feb 24, 2012 by David SmithAn Obvious Cure for Chesapeake's DilemmaNatural gas as a transportation fuel would aid Chesapeake, U.S. drivers, and our economy.
Feb 24, 2012 by David Smith4 Oilfield Service Stars Shining BrightlyAll portfolios should hold some oil-field services representation -- perhaps one of these four.
Feb 23, 2012 by David SmithEOG Resources' Eagle Soars to New HeightsAmid a solid quarter, EOG Resources saw its Eagle Ford expectations blast off.
Feb 22, 2012 by David SmithApache Drums Up a Solid BeatFollowing a powerful quarter, this oil company looks to spread its wings further in 2012.
Feb 16, 2012 by David SmithIs Chesapeake in Drive, or In Reverse?Another convoluted deal -- does the company still merit your shekels?
Feb 13, 2012 by David SmithHow to Play the Darkening Picture in Israel and IranAre there any investing opportunities in a duel between Israel and Iran?
Feb 10, 2012 by David SmithLawsuit Unlikely to Thwart Kinder Morgan/El Paso DealAcquisition likely to be wrapped up this quarter.
Feb 9, 2012 by David SmithLike It or Not, We Now Have an Energy PolicyWe finally have something of an energy policy. But is it the one we need?
Feb 9, 2012 by David SmithAdministration Hits and Misses With Energy PolicyThe State of the Union contained some good and some bad for all-important energy.
Feb 1, 2012 by David SmithIt's Smart to Be Concerned About ExxonMobilDespite being the biggest of Big Oil, ExxonMobil has some issues that you should watch.
Jan 30, 2012 by David SmithCaterpillar CEO Miffed Despite Lights-Out QuarterCaterpillar's CEO takes issue with the president's comments about bringing jobs back to America.
Jan 30, 2012 by David SmithIran May Ignite a Global ExplosionWith its difficulties mounting daily, Iran is something of a dangerously cornered varmint.
Jan 30, 2012 by David SmithIran May Ignite a Global Explosion: Part 2Iran's lack of neighborliness, along with Sunni-Shiite hatred, could set off an explosion.
Jan 30, 2012 by David SmithBig Oil's Challenges in a World of Sliding SupplyWith crude supply apparently having slid below demand, Big Oil has its work cut out for it.
