Jan 25, 2012 by David SmithDuPont Dips, but a Bounce Is LikelyWhile customer destocking hit DuPont in its latest quarter, its forecast remains strong.
Jan 23, 2012 by David SmithCould New Gas Cuts Hurt the Big Services Companies?Schlumberger and Halliburton reported solid quarters, but reduced gas activity could have an impact.
Jan 20, 2012 by David SmithFreeport-McMoRan Cracks a January HomerWith its rare Grasberg strike resolved, Freeport-McMoRan is revved for expansion.
Jan 20, 2012 by David SmithAlcoa's Picture is Brighter Than You ThinkDespite initiating earnings season with a miss, there are reasons to take a shine to Alcoa.
Jan 19, 2012 by David Smith5 Top-Notch Energy Names at Earnings TimeAmong a bevy of attractive energy names, here are five that stand out in earnings season.
Jan 19, 2012 by David SmithKinder Morgan's Brightly Blazing FutureMidstream leader Kinder Morgan is growing at an explosive rate.
Jan 19, 2012 by David SmithObama Plugs the Keystone XL PipelineDespite three years of study time, the administration avoids "quick" pipeline approval.
Jan 13, 2012 by David SmithYour Portfolio Must Include This Resource PackageBHP Billiton combines assets that neither other miners nor energy companies can match.
Jan 12, 2012 by David Smith3 Ways to Build Bakken RichesWith Brigham Exploration having been acquired, how can you best play the Bakken?
Jan 4, 2012 by David SmithChevron's South American Double TroubleWhile its litigation in Ecuador has grown whiskers, it's facing new pressures in Brazil.
Jan 4, 2012 by David SmithHow to Play the World's Wavering Oil SceneThe energy scene in a number of countries is far more unstable than it was a year ago.
Dec 23, 2011 by David SmithFracking Woes Could Help China Blow Past UsAs we dither, China could take a fracking lead.
Dec 22, 2011 by David SmithOur Top 5 Energy Stocks for 2012: SchlumbergerNo other stock can match Schlumberger's as a compelling energy play for the new year.
Dec 19, 2011 by David SmithRussia, Iraq, and an Oil Price JumpEvents of the weekend could be a start toward and oil price jump.
Dec 16, 2011 by David SmithBenefiting From a Buffett "Mistake"It's hard to justify newspaper stocks today, but another media name is eminently sensible.
Dec 15, 2011 by David SmithOPEC Members Complete a Civil SessionFollowing a highly contentious session in June, the OPEC cartel has calmed its hostilities.
Dec 15, 2011 by David SmithA Whirlwind Tour of ExxonMobil's OperationsWhile it's faced a myriad of international challenges, Exxon clearly enjoys having gas.
Dec 14, 2011 by David SmithOil-Field Stocks With Maximum Potential Stocks that'll benefit from the deepwater or fracking can power-pack your portfolio.
Dec 12, 2011 by David SmithOil Operations Close to Florida's CoastRepsol will soon drill far closer to Florida than would be permitted of U.S. companies.
Dec 7, 2011 by David SmithYou Can Still Benefit From Solid Enron ManagementEnron and its shenanigans may be gone, but you can benefit from its remaining strength.