Jan 28, 2010 by David SmithDuPont Sprints Ahead of the EconomyThe chemical giant beats forecasts and sets sail for a solid 2010.
Jan 27, 2010 by David SmithHalliburton Slips, Still Looks for Solid 2010Halliburton slips year-on-year, but looks for brighter skies.
Jan 26, 2010 by David SmithSchlumberger's Energy OutlookSchlumberger reports its fourth quarter and delivers its energy forecast.
Jan 25, 2010 by David SmithA Wild Week in the World of EnergyChevron and other members of Big Oil are being hit by refinery softness.
Jan 22, 2010 by David SmithAnother Iron Ore Venture in the Works?The biggest steelmaker and the largest miner just might combine forces.
Jan 20, 2010 by David SmithPay-TV: Coming to a Country Near YouFor the first time, global pay-TV will top the U.S. What are the investment implications?
Jan 19, 2010 by David SmithBenefiting From China's Hunger for SteelWith China leading the parade, steel and its raw materials are on the march.
Jan 14, 2010 by David SmithThe New Reality for Big OilThe world of unconventional gas belongs to the smaller companies -- for a while.
Jan 12, 2010 by David SmithWill 2010 Outclass 2009 for Dow Chemical?Despite a wild year in 2009, Dow Chemical is on fire.
Jan 12, 2010 by David SmithAlcoa Squibs the Earnings KickoffWhile Alcoa missed street estimates, it still bears your careful watching.
Dec 24, 2009 by David SmithTotal and the Chinese Become Fast FriendsTotal and CNPC have joined forces in oil and gas around the world.
Dec 22, 2009 by David SmithAlcoa and the Saudis Combine ForcesThe whole world is awash with building big facilities. Now it's Alcoa and the Saudis.
Dec 17, 2009 by David SmithAre Big Oil's Acquisitions Just Starting?We're likely just at the beginning of a steady flow of oilfield mergers.
Dec 17, 2009 by David SmithPay Attention to Oilfield ServicesOilfield services has been down in the dumps, but that could change.
Dec 15, 2009 by David SmithAmerican Companies Skip Iraqi Oilfield BiddingDoes the American absence have a larger meaning?
Dec 11, 2009 by David SmithCan BHP and Rio Overcome Their Opposition?The papers are signed, but BHP and Rio could face strong opposition to their venture.
Dec 10, 2009 by David SmithThis Energy Trend Could Make You RichThe deepwater drilling trend got cranking this year, and will speed up for years to come.
Dec 9, 2009 by David SmithWill Big Oil Take Over Iraq?The weekend will bring with it Big Oil's quest for work in Iraq's big fields.
Dec 7, 2009 by David SmithThe Comcast-NBC Universal Merger Could Take EonsShould you play the Comcast merger through the cable company?