Aug 12, 2009 by David SmithChina's Potential International AcquisitionA pair of Chinese oil companies could soon be our neighbors.
Aug 12, 2009 by David SmithAre You Neglecting This Group's Potential?Sure, McDermott's numbers slid. But the company merits your careful attention.
Aug 10, 2009 by David SmithChinese Spying Allegations Don't Add UpRio Tinto's accused of a 6-year Chinese spying caper.
Aug 10, 2009 by David SmithAngola Becomes Africa's New Oil KingpinChevron scores a big one in Angola.
Aug 7, 2009 by David SmithComcast Can't Buy Mr. Market's LoveDespite Comcast growing its earnings 53% for the quarter, its shares hit reverse.
Aug 6, 2009 by David SmithAn Oil Company You Should WatchNorway's StatoilHydro is spreading its way around the world.
Aug 6, 2009 by David SmithBaker Hughes Caps Off a Weak Oil Services QuarterThere's obviously a struggle ahead, but Baker Hughes sees some light.
Aug 4, 2009 by David SmithTotal Could Be Ready to Bounce BackDespite a typical oil and gas quarter, there's a lot to like about Total.
Aug 4, 2009 by David SmithMarathon Outruns the CompetitionWhile its earnings slid 47%, Marathon finished in first place in one category.
Aug 3, 2009 by David SmithChevron Follows Exxon to the BattlefieldDespite added production, the oil company's net income dips by 71%.
Jul 31, 2009 by David SmithBuffett and Cramer Agree on ConocoConocoPhillips limped home in the quarter, and others will probably follow.
Jul 31, 2009 by David SmithDow Chemical Calls U.S. Economy's BottomWith all sorts of buying and selling, Dow Chemical nevertheless smacks a solid quarter.
Jul 31, 2009 by David SmithExxonMobil Can't Escape the Oil BustThe biggest of Big Oil hits the quarterly earnings skids.
Jul 30, 2009 by David SmithU.S. Steel Won't Be Rolled Much LongerWhile it turned in its second straight loss, U.S. Steel could still be a player.
Jul 29, 2009 by David SmithBP Delivers a Better PerformanceBP is cutting costs and raising production -- a beautiful combination.
Jul 28, 2009 by David SmithHoneywell Could Sweeten Your PortfolioHoneywell's earnings slide, but watch its business portfolio expand.
Jul 27, 2009 by David SmithDon't Take Schlumberger's Weak Quarter Too SeriouslyBet that Schlumberger will be a leader in the energy recovery.
Jul 24, 2009 by David Smith3M Keeps Posting ProfitsWith some companies disappointing, the Post-It maker turns in a solid quarter.
Jul 23, 2009 by David SmithThis Stock Can Become a Beautiful ButterflyDespite a soft quarter, Caterpillar will be back.