Dec 7, 2009 by David SmithHugo Chavez's New Friends in Big OilBig Oil prepares to bid on a group of heavy oil blocks in Venezuela's Orinoco basin.
Dec 4, 2009 by David SmithExxonMobil's Latest ScoresExxonMobil wanders successfully in search of hydrocarbons.
Dec 2, 2009 by David SmithGE and Comcast Finally Head for the AltarAfter weeks of waiting, Comcast will take over NBC Universal.
Dec 1, 2009 by David SmithBHP's Future in Iron Ore Is Looking IroncladThe biggest of the miners could add nicely to your portfolio.
Nov 27, 2009 by David SmithDeere Out-Leaps a Bad EconomyTake away some one-time items and Deere becomes profitable amid a soft economy.
Nov 27, 2009 by David SmithWill China Buy All the World's Oil?China's appetite for oil and gas can only gain strength.
Nov 25, 2009 by David SmithBig Oil Fights for NigeriaAs production licenses come due there, ExxonMobil is first in the renewal line.
Nov 23, 2009 by David SmithAre You Watching the Brazilian Oil Action?Keep your eyes on the rapid changes in Brazil's oil scene.
Nov 17, 2009 by David SmithChina's Refinery BoomWith China's growing need for fuel, refineries are springing up everywhere.
Nov 12, 2009 by David SmithTime for BHP to Launch a Takeover Effort?Having lost out in its effort to purchase Rio Tinto, who will BHP Billiton chase next?
Nov 11, 2009 by David SmithThe GE-Comcast Deal Is Heating UpThe GE deal with Comcast could occur immediately or in a few weeks.
Nov 9, 2009 by David SmithBig Oil Prepares to Get BusyWith ExxonMobil ready to work in Iraq, the company's production could skyrocket.
Nov 6, 2009 by David SmithDo You Really Want to Buy Oilfield Services?The market clearly didn't appreciate Baker Hughes' quarter, nor should you.
Nov 6, 2009 by David SmithIs Comcast About to Turn?The market has treated Comcast badly. Is that a growing opportunity?
Nov 6, 2009 by David SmithBig Oil: The Ups and Downs of Production and ProfitLike most of its peers, Total's solid quarter was soiled by lower commodities prices.
Nov 4, 2009 by David SmithMarathon Runs Into a Slow QuarterLike most oil companies, Marathon's earnings were dragged down by commodities price slides.
Nov 2, 2009 by David SmithShell's Continued Cost-Cutting Royal Dutch Shell's quarter probably disappointed employees more than investors.
Nov 2, 2009 by David SmithBusy Chevron Makes Global TracksHit by commodity prices and margins, the oil company still charges ahead.
Oct 30, 2009 by David SmithConoco Shrinking to Get BiggerTo clean up its balance sheet, Conoco is putting properties on the block.
Oct 30, 2009 by David SmithA Crude Quarter for Big OilHave we finished with the tough commodity comparisons?
