Dec 19, 2008 by David SmithRecharging the U.S. Auto IndustryA new battery consortium could give American automakers a welcome jolt.
Dec 18, 2008 by David SmithBest Stock for 2009: ExxonMobilThe big enchilada of Big Oil merits a spot in your portfolio.
Dec 18, 2008 by David SmithMining's Latest Asian Stir-FriesWith prices falling and a new Indonesian law to contend with, mining's being pounded.
Dec 18, 2008 by David SmithHave Oil Prices Lost Their Brakes?Who'd have though crude would dive following a record OPEC chop?
Dec 17, 2008 by David SmithDon't Tune Out All the Media StocksAmid all the negative newspaper news, you should take a look at one media company.
Dec 17, 2008 by David SmithThe Best Infrastructure Companies for 2009The President-elect's infrastructure proposal has some stocks running with the bulls.
Dec 11, 2008 by David SmithRio Tinto's Restructuring BounceThe market clearly liked Rio Tinto's midweek announcement; but should you?
Dec 9, 2008 by David SmithDow's Cost-Cutting ChemistryDespite axing 5,000 workers, the chemical maker still merits Foolish attention.
Dec 9, 2008 by David SmithDon't Hurt Yourself by Dumping EnergyWhile oil prices have plummeted, you should still a position in energy.
Dec 8, 2008 by David SmithStay Off This Metal RollercoasterRio Tinto's shares have plummeted, but the end may not be in sight.
Dec 5, 2008 by David SmithThe Next Big Metals Merger?Could Chinalco and Alcoa be headed down the aisle?
Dec 5, 2008 by David SmithThe Builders Are Running. Don't Get Trampled.While the builders' shares are roaring, we're not out of the woods yet.
Dec 4, 2008 by David SmithShould You Free Yourself From Freeport?Freeport's cutting production, capex, and its dividend. Is it time to bail?
Dec 3, 2008 by David SmithDow Chemical's Nimble New MovesWith its Kuwait venture saved and a solid acquisition, Dow is one to keep an eye on.
Dec 2, 2008 by David SmithOPEC Has Handed You an OpportunityNo Cairo cuts means sliding crude, but probably only for a couple of weeks.
Dec 2, 2008 by David SmithAre Bulbs Brightening at GE?There was room for optimism in the big conglomerate's new strategic outlook.
Dec 2, 2008 by David SmithMore Reasons to Like Big OilWhether battling overseas forces or building U.S. production, Big Oil gets it done.
Nov 28, 2008 by David SmithBargain Stocks for Black Friday: HalliburtonHalliburton's steep share-price slide, plus its quality international operations, equals cheap.
Nov 28, 2008 by David SmithDon't Get Left in the Cold Without EnergyEnergy has had a tough second half of 2008, but don't assume the tough run will continue.
Nov 26, 2008 by David SmithA Pick From My Circle of CompetenceLooking to build a defensive position? Think about Comcast.
