Nov 30, 2011 by David SmithTime to Simply Watch TransoceanGiant offshore driller Transocean continues to face difficulties. It's time to give it a break.
Nov 29, 2011 by David SmithFreeport-McMoRan's a Beautiful BuyWith its brightening picture and juicy metrics, Freeport-McMoRan warrants your attention.
Nov 25, 2011 by David SmithBuilding Your Oilfield Services Portfolio -- Part 1To understand oilfield services, simply classify the companies and their competitors.
Nov 25, 2011 by David SmithBuilding Your Oilfield Services Portfolio -- Part 2Getting to know the smaller energy service companies is much easier than you think.
Nov 21, 2011 by David SmithObama's Pipe Dream Could Grease China's Energy SkidsThe administration's Keystone XL postponement could put the U.S. on a slippery slope.
Nov 16, 2011 by David Smith$200 Crude in 2012?With U.S. forces exiting, the Persian Gulf region becomes a tinderbox.
Nov 12, 2011 by David SmithCheap BP No Longer Stands for "Big Problems"The good news is finally outdoing the bad at BP -- providing a moneymaking opportunity.
Nov 7, 2011 by David SmithPay Attention to Apache's Earnings BeatCarefully run Apache has added yet again to its string of top- and bottom-line growth.
Nov 7, 2011 by David SmithShareholders Should Win at Chesapeake ChessAubrey McClendon's latest deal may be complex, but his games warrant Foolish attention.
Nov 3, 2011 by David SmithGas Up Your Big Oil PortfolioReally cheap oil is gone for good, but gas prices will rise and could make you rich.
Nov 1, 2011 by David SmithExxon Resumes Its Big Daddy RoleExxonMobil's solid quarter has allowed it to recapture the top spot among public companies.
Nov 1, 2011 by David SmithLiquids Should Be Healthy for EncanaCalgary-based Encana is scampering to increase its North American liquids action.
Oct 28, 2011 by David SmithDow Chemical Shows Shocking StrengthDow Chemical's share-price U-turn indicates a surprisingly strong quarter.
Oct 26, 2011 by David Smith3M Joins a Wacky, Wild, and Wooly Earnings SeasonTangled European economies and an LCD TV slowdown aren't helping 3M.
Oct 26, 2011 by David SmithYou Can't Ignore the Strength at DuPontDuPont's combination of solid management and innovation is building a solid record.
Oct 25, 2011 by David SmithCaterpillar Becomes a ButterflyFollowing a series of roller-coaster quarters, Caterpillar chalks up solid third-quarter results.
Oct 24, 2011 by David SmithMiss or Not, Schlumberger Packs a WallopThe world's biggest oilfield services company sees a bright future ahead.
Oct 20, 2011 by David SmithThe Situation You Need to FollowWith its latest plot, Iran is clearly upping the ante with the U.S. and likely the Saudis.
Oct 20, 2011 by David SmithFreeport-McMoRan Won't Strike OutDespite work stoppages, Fools should watch solid Freeport-McMoRan.
Oct 13, 2011 by David SmithAlcoa's Results Indicate Softening MetalsDespite its year-over-year growth, Alcoa's sequential pause bodes ill for the economy.
