Oct 28, 2008 by David SmithBP Stands for Big ProfitsBP blew out the quarter on both upstream and downstream results.
Oct 28, 2008 by David SmithSmith's Definitely Keeping Up With the JonesesSmith International's quarter was hardly common.
Oct 27, 2008 by David SmithGE Can't Shed Those Unwanted PoundsThe company's efforts to streamline its complex operations keep running into walls.
Oct 27, 2008 by David SmithSouthern Comfort and StabilityAmid Mr. Market's flip-flops, public utility stability can be compelling.
Oct 24, 2008 by David SmithUPS Delivers More Than ExpectedWhile results were down, UPS managed to top analysts' forecasts.
Oct 24, 2008 by David SmithOPEC's Production Cuts: BalderdashThe Cartel's 1.5 million barrels a day cut will have almost no effect.
Oct 23, 2008 by David SmithBaker Hughes Loses for WinningWednesday's Baker Hughes thrashing could lead to eventual profits.
Oct 23, 2008 by David SmithConoco Leads Off the Big Oil BandwagonBefore crude prices began their slide, Conoco cashed in.
Oct 22, 2008 by David SmithNobody's Stealing Freeport's Copper NowWith prices falling, Freeport's earnings for the latest quarter came up short.
Oct 22, 2008 by David Smith3M Sticks to Your PortfolioDespite a sluggish economy, 3M managed across-the-board improvement.
Oct 22, 2008 by David SmithHalliburton's Healthier QuarterThe oil-services giant may have turned the corner.
Oct 22, 2008 by David SmithLetting the CAT Out for a WhileCaterpillar is solid, but it's being hit by the economy.
Oct 22, 2008 by David SmithDuPont Is a Don'tThis isn't the time to build a position in slowing DuPont.
Oct 21, 2008 by David SmithThe Sun Shines on WeatherfordThe market's cuffed it around, but Weatherford brought home the bacon.
Oct 20, 2008 by David SmithCan Toll Lead the Housing Recovery?In addition to its luxury builder position, Toll offers balance sheet strength.
Oct 20, 2008 by David SmithTake a Brief Respite From HoneywellWith economies sliding, it may be time to take a break from Honeywell.
Oct 17, 2008 by David SmithSchlumberger Raises Caution FlagWhile its numbers were sound, Schlumberger isn't trumpeting the future.
Oct 17, 2008 by David SmithA Kinder World for Kinder MorganDespite hurricanes and sliding gas demand, the company pulled out a powerful quarter.
Oct 16, 2008 by David SmithA Mining Slide That Spells "Opportunity"The rapid fall in metals prices could be just what the Foolish doctor ordered.
Oct 15, 2008 by David SmithGM and Chrysler Shouldn't Get HitchedDespite merger talks, the Big Three should not become the Big Two.
