Feb 1, 2011 by David Smith2 Companies for Our Tinderbox WorldBig oil field services companies make sense.
Jan 31, 2011 by David Smith10 Core Stocks for Your Portfolio: Update on BHP BillitonDespite its problems, BHP remains an extremely compelling core holding.
Jan 31, 2011 by David SmithIs Chevron Headed for a Shopping Spree?The oil giant's tiny reserve replacement ratio may hold a clue.
Jan 31, 2011 by David SmithBig Oil's Biggest Beats Expectations Big TimeWith higher production and lower taxes, ExxonMobil simply couldn't miss.
Jan 31, 2011 by David SmithHoneywell Shines on the Wrong DayReporting on Friday is usually silly, but for a solid Honeywell it became a shame.
Jan 28, 2011 by David SmithWill ExxonMobil Find Its Share of Brazil's Oil?With yet another dry hole, ExxonMobil likely will take a break in Brazil.
Jan 27, 2011 by David SmithOccidental Petroleum: Active and AttractiveFools who spend time looking into Occidental Petroleum just might like what they find.
Jan 27, 2011 by David SmithA Solid ConocoPhillips Lead-Off for Big OilWith crude prices and the crack spread strengthening, ConocoPhillips post solid results.
Jan 27, 2011 by David SmithCaterpillar Hauls in One Massive QuarterCaterpillar's quarter was a major surprise, including its drubbing of analysts' forecasts.
Jan 26, 2011 by David Smith3M's Tiny Beat Hurts Its SharesWhile it topped the analysts' forecast, the market found 3M's results less than inspiring.
Jan 25, 2011 by David SmithHalliburton Is Picking Up SpeedHalliburton ended a trying year with results you should inspect.
Jan 25, 2011 by David SmithTroubles in Russia Won't Batter BPBP's TNK-BP partnership could again be hammered by its deal with Rosneft.
Jan 25, 2011 by David SmithNorth America Gives Baker Hughes a Four-BaggerLand-based drilling keeps the motors running.
Jan 25, 2011 by David SmithDuPont Hammers the EstimatesEven amid higher costs, DuPont made short work of analysts' expectations.
Jan 21, 2011 by David SmithAnalysts Underestimate Freeport's MettleFreeport's shares are hit by China concerns and reduced production forecasts.
Jan 21, 2011 by David SmithDon't Ignore the Brightening Oilfield Services PictureSchlumberger's first-up numbers indicate we're in for a strong year for growth.
Jan 20, 2011 by David SmithChevron's Gone East to Get GasBy pushing a little harder, Chevron is speeding up an Asian natural gas play.
Jan 18, 2011 by David SmithCNOOC Will Line Its Pockets and YoursCNOOC's bond offering could push the big Chinese oil company to a new fortune.
Jan 18, 2011 by David SmithBP's New Arctic Action Could Heat Up Your PortfolioBP's still cheaper than in prespill days, but a new deal in Russia could change that.
Jan 18, 2011 by David SmithThe New Comcast Could Boost Your PortfolioIt has been a year, but it looks like a stronger Comcast is about to be born.
