May 12, 2011 by David SmithThe Situation You Need to FollowThe deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq is fast approaching.
May 12, 2011 by David SmithPlummeting Oil Prices Can't Defeat Kosmos EnergyKosmos Energy has begun by taking the measure of a falling market and sliding crude.
May 11, 2011 by David SmithA Solid Commodities BetBHP Billiton shops constantly and may be checking the fit on Anadarko.
May 9, 2011 by David SmithMajors Adding Acreage in the Marcellus ShaleNew Marcellus acreage is only part of the story for Chevron's worldwide wanderings.
May 4, 2011 by David SmithThe New Comcast Is Comin' On StrongComcast is leading the pack in a fast-changing cable world.
May 3, 2011 by David SmithChesapeake Dwarfs Big Oil in the U.S.Those are big numbers at Chesapeake, but we likely haven't seen anything yet.
May 2, 2011 by David SmithChevron Wraps Up Big Oil's Earnings FestA pair of Motley Fool Income Investor picks round out an earnings orgy.
May 2, 2011 by David SmithYou Really Shouldn't Ignore Booming CaterpillarNot long ago it was shrinking, but that's hardly Caterpillar's current problem.
Apr 29, 2011 by David SmithBig Oil Is BoomingThe likes of ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, and Occidental love these macro trends.
Apr 29, 2011 by David SmithConoco Grounds Out in Big Oil's Leadoff Amid an array of changes, Conoco fails to scintillate the market.
Apr 28, 2011 by David SmithAs Crude Rises, Don't Ignore This Oilfield PowerhouseIn the midst of global headwinds, Baker Hughes tops National Oilwell Varco's quarter.
Apr 27, 2011 by David Smith3M = Miraculous Money Maker3M hits on all sectors and geographic areas while posting yet another solid quarter.
Apr 27, 2011 by David SmithBP's Shares Are the Play for Oil Price HikesDespite a nightmare of a year, BP managed results just like an oil company.
Apr 26, 2011 by David SmithBP's Cheap -- and Worth Your AttentionWith studies placing Macondo blame on its contractors, BP merits attention.
Apr 25, 2011 by David SmithThere's Room for Optimism at Diamond OffshoreDespite a year-over-year dip, Diamond Offshore's world is strengthening.
Apr 25, 2011 by David SmithYet Another Dandy DuPont QuarterWith all of its cylinders firing, DuPont's practical strength continues to grow.
Apr 25, 2011 by David SmithDon't Ignore Oilfield Services' Strong Second HalfWith the effects of politics and weather improving, oilfield services is revving for a run.
Apr 21, 2011 by David SmithFreeport Crushes the Consensus In the midst of constant concern about copper prices, Freeport blasted expectations.
Apr 21, 2011 by David SmithKinder Morgan's Earnings Lead to a Distribution BoostSolid Kinder Morgan is an early reporter of a strong MLP quarter.
Apr 20, 2011 by David SmithOpportunities Arising in NuclearSix weeks beyond Japan's Dai-Ichi disaster, nuclear names may deserve re-examining.
