Oct 22, 2010 by David SmithDid the Market Step on Caterpillar?Why did the market shave nearly a dollar a share from an improving Caterpillar?
Oct 22, 2010 by David SmithFreeport Rides Metals Prices to a Solid QuarterFreeport-McMoRan has joined a growing list of companies topping expectations.
Oct 22, 2010 by David SmithDeepwater Driller Diamond Offshore's Still SparklingDespite a slide in its quarterly results, Diamond Offshore will pay something special.
Oct 21, 2010 by David SmithIs BHP's Potash Offer Evaporating?Don't worry -- BHP has oodles of alternatives.
Oct 20, 2010 by David SmithWeatherford's Quarter Roils Mr. MarketLike Halliburton, Weatherford brought home the bacon to a grumpy market.
Oct 19, 2010 by David SmithNorth America Gives Halliburton a BoostWith the international sector slowing, Halliburton still merits your Foolish attention.
Oct 16, 2010 by David SmithThe Gulf Spill Should Shake the WorldWith BP's blowout now history, the deepwater industry needs serious new approaches.
Oct 13, 2010 by David SmithIs the Gulf Really "Open for Business"?Hail, hail, the moratorium's dead -- maybe...
Oct 11, 2010 by David SmithDOJ Probe or Not, Schlumberger's a KeeperI can't yet work up a sweat about a new Schlumberger Justice Department probe.
Oct 11, 2010 by David SmithBHP's Opportunities Should Grab Foolish AttentionWith its pair of big deals in the works, don't ignore the activity at BP.
Oct 9, 2010 by David SmithAlcoa Revs Up Earnings SeasonAlthough it didn't really shoot the lights out, there's plenty of room for optimism at Alcoa.
Oct 6, 2010 by David SmithWith New Rules, It Is Time to End the MoratoriumWith the spill long since halted and sensible new rules announced, it's time for logic.
Sep 30, 2010 by David SmithMy Goodness, Petrobras, How You've Grown!Petrobras's offering has catapulted it into the ranks of the huge oil companies.
Sep 30, 2010 by David SmithBP's New CEO Begins With a ShakeupWith BP's new CEO making big changes, expect the company to head higher.
Sep 27, 2010 by David SmithA Media Marriage to Make Shareholders GiddyComcast and NBC Universal are a couple worth watching.
Sep 27, 2010 by David SmithCan Its First American CEO Save BP?Robert Dudley's reign is just beginning; can BP make it?
Sep 25, 2010 by David SmithBig Oil and China Play NiceMany U.S. businesses struggle with China, but Big Oil has things figured out.
Sep 24, 2010 by David SmithWill Washington Be a Crude Price Catalyst?There are lots of good reasons to be on the lookout for a crude oil price rise.
Sep 21, 2010 by David Smith10 Core Stocks for Your Portfolio: BHP BHP dominates the minerals and metals markets.
Sep 20, 2010 by David SmithChevron's New Offensive in Ecuador TrialThe Chevron-Ecuador suit, first filed in 1993, sees another twist.
