Apr 22, 2009 by David SmithHousing's Meter Starts to RiseHousing clearly isn't out of the woods, but there are a few rays of sun shining through.
Apr 22, 2009 by David SmithDoomedPont? I Think Not.DuPont's quarter and guidance were down, but don't give up on the company.
Apr 21, 2009 by David SmithRig Count Chop Cuts HalliburtonThe North American rig count downed Halliburton to a sloppy quarter.
Apr 17, 2009 by David SmithA Total Energy PackageTotal is hardly sleeping through the slide in crude prices.
Apr 9, 2009 by David SmithAlcoa Leads Off With a StrikeoutIt was a brutal quarter, but no surprises here.
Apr 9, 2009 by David SmithThe Return of $150 Oil?Is our energy sector really ready for an economic recovery?
Apr 6, 2009 by David SmithDebt-Laden Dow Chemical Buys and SellsReality includes acquisition of Rohm and Haas and downgrade of stock.
Apr 1, 2009 by David SmithThe Mess at ManitowocManitowoc will apparently punt the quarter, hopefully on its way to solving other problems.
Mar 31, 2009 by David SmithExxonMobil Pummeled in This PortfolioIgnoring our continuing need for oil, Portfolio magazine needles Exxon.
Mar 30, 2009 by David SmithAre BHP and Rio Tinto Courting Again?As Rio Tinto searches for debt repayment funds, BHP Billiton could re-enter the picture.
Mar 26, 2009 by David SmithShifting Sands Favoring Dow ChemicalDow could benefit from big changes in Middle East refinery and petrochem projects.
Mar 24, 2009 by David SmithOilfield Services: Climb on for a Long RideAs production slows and projects are canceled, watch this sector.
Mar 23, 2009 by David SmithIs Energy's Rally Just Temporary?Energy gained big on Monday, but is it all temporary?
Mar 20, 2009 by David SmithA New Boom-or-Bust Nigerian Gas Project15 oil companies will take their chances in Nigeria.
Mar 18, 2009 by David SmithWill Rio Tinto and Chinalco Get to Dance?Chinalco may line Rio Tinto's pockets, but not without a fight.
Mar 17, 2009 by David SmithThe Ascent of FreeportWith its share price bounce, you could become convinced that Freeport's headed higher.
Mar 17, 2009 by David SmithIs Aluminum the World's Worst Business?Alcoa unveils a new cost-cutting package.
Mar 16, 2009 by David SmithTake Advantage of OPEC's CautionOPEC's decision not to cut production could work to your advantage.