Nov 18, 2010 by David SmithFreeport-McMoRan Is Still Tops in CopperA recent pullback in Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold shares may be just what the doctor ordered.
Nov 15, 2010 by David SmithCaterpillar Unearths a Solid PurchaseThe construction equipment king closes a sweet deal for mining machinery.
Nov 12, 2010 by David SmithBig Oil's Chalking Up Successes in IraqIt may not be Colorado yet, but BP and other majors are changing the city of Basra.
Nov 12, 2010 by David SmithHalliburton's Wild Week Ends on a High NoteThere they went! That's Halliburton chasing Schlumberger.
Nov 11, 2010 by David SmithEnergy: Where the Money Is Once AgainThere seems little doubt that crude prices will move higher, but by how much?
Nov 10, 2010 by David SmithBP Just Got a New Lease on LifeThe presidential commission examining the Gulf spill may have saved BP billions.
Nov 9, 2010 by David SmithShell Moves to Increase Its Bet on Natural GasShell is selling a stake in Australia's Woodside Holdings to raise money for its gas quest.
Nov 6, 2010 by David SmithWhom Will BHP Billiton Court Next?To the delight of Foolish shareholders, BHP still has lots of available options.
Nov 5, 2010 by David SmithAvoiding Cable Stocks? You'll Regret ItAs the economy turns, cable's video subscriber slide will likely halt.
Nov 3, 2010 by David SmithIs This the Real Gulf Spill Culprit?Either way, don't let the blame game end your energy appetite.
Nov 3, 2010 by David SmithBaker Hughes Joins the Surprising ParadeWith BJ Services fully integrated, don't ignore this company.
Nov 1, 2010 by David SmithChevron Drilled by Gulf MoratoriumThe Gulf moratorium hit Chevron's earnings, but the company continues to be solid.
Oct 30, 2010 by David SmithDow Chemical Is Hitting on All CylindersA little more than a year from a big acquisition, Dow Chemical is kicking bottom(s).
Oct 29, 2010 by David SmithThe Big Oil Beat Gets LouderExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips have joined the "beat the analysts" parade.
Oct 29, 2010 by David SmithLooking at Comcast? Check the Real NumbersThe cable provider's trends aren't as dire as they seem.
Oct 27, 2010 by David SmithDuPont's Decline Was Patently ExplainableWhile DuPont saw declining earnings, its future continues to brighten.
Oct 27, 2010 by David SmithBP's CEO Is Tiring of Dining on CrowBob Dudley pushed back against the company's critics.
Oct 27, 2010 by David SmithHigh Cost and Low Prices Make for a Less Than Steely CombinationWith iron ore up and prices down, it's best to wait for a steel demand recovery.
Oct 26, 2010 by David SmithThe Oilfield Services Kingpin Merits AttentionThe biggest of them all has joined its peers in a strong quarter for oilfield services.