Jan 13, 2009 by David SmithAlcoa Hammered Into TinfoilFor the first of the blue chips to report, it wasn't a pretty quarter.
Jan 12, 2009 by David SmithLower Energy Earnings Shouldn't Surprise YouChevron's glimpse of its fourth quarter surprisingly results in a surprise.
Jan 12, 2009 by David SmithDon't Let Your Portfolio Get DrilledWith the rig count falling like a rock, be careful of the contract drillers.
Jan 9, 2009 by David SmithDeere in the Spotlight?While its shares are down 52%, Deere can make money in more ways than one.
Jan 9, 2009 by David SmithIs GE Keeping Its Promises?GE is trimming its capital unit, but there's still a ways to go.
Jan 7, 2009 by David SmithIs Now the Time to Buy Natural Gas?It's time to revisit energy, but is it too soon for natural gas?
Jan 7, 2009 by David SmithDow Chemical Goes A-Courtin'Dow Chemical won't take the Kuwaiti joint-venture pullout lying down.
Jan 5, 2009 by David SmithWhy Energy Could Be a Solid Sector in 2009Here's betting that crude oil has bottomed and is headed slowly higher.
Jan 5, 2009 by David SmithWill Russia's Squabble Affect You?Yet again, Russia and Ukraine are at crossed swords in a gas-pricing dispute.
Dec 31, 2008 by David SmithIs Dow Chemical's Saudi Deal Going Sour?Uncertainty is building up around the company.
Dec 30, 2008 by David SmithIs There Hope for Oilfield Services?This decimated group won't stay down for long.
Dec 29, 2008 by David SmithDow Chemical's Kuwait Deal Goes KaboomWill Dow Chemical continue to chase Rohm & Haas after its Kuwait deal fizzles?
Dec 29, 2008 by David SmithMule Deer 1, Colorado's Energy Industry 0Colorado's strict new drilling requirements could hinder a major industry in the state.
Dec 26, 2008 by David SmithWhere's Energy Headed in 2009?Nothing suffered ups and downs like energy in 2008, but what about 2009?
Dec 24, 2008 by David SmithForeclosures Picking Up SteamDespite efforts to slow the foreclosure rate, a new report indicates it's increasing.
Dec 23, 2008 by David SmithDoes Increased Activity Signal a Housing Recovery?While increased mortgage traffic is largely tied to refinancings, it could represent a positive for housing.
Dec 23, 2008 by David SmithCat Cuts Its Top Dogs' PayWith emerging markets business slowing, Caterpillar gets out the pay ax.
Dec 22, 2008 by David SmithA Bigger Housing Knockdown in '09?With prices still sliding and a softer job market, housing could fall farther next year.
Dec 19, 2008 by David SmithWeyerhaeuser Does the Dividend ChopWith the housing and pulp markets shrinking, Weyerhaeuser does a dividend trim.
