Jun 24, 2008 by David SmithAnd Up Go Steel PricesA newly minted iron ore deal will push steel prices lots higher.
Jun 24, 2008 by David SmithFor This, We Need Harvard?After two years, the news for the avoid-at-all-cost builders is still worsening.
Jun 19, 2008 by David SmithStill Looking for the Housing TurnIt still looks like an uphill battle for the homebuilders.
Jun 18, 2008 by David SmithAn Offshore Drilling Splash?Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's change of heart could benefit us all.
Jun 17, 2008 by David Smith7 Stocks Riding the Energy WaveHere are some ideas for an energy portfolio as crude climbs higher.
Jun 16, 2008 by David SmithThe Chesapeake Good-News MachineAbout to become the biggest gas producer, Chesapeake keeps getting it done.
Jun 13, 2008 by David SmithA Sensible Decision From Big Oil ExxonMobil's smart decision to sell its retail outlets is commendable.
Jun 13, 2008 by David SmithAnother Rough Russian RoadBP's TNK-BP venture could unravel, taking lots of production with it.
Jun 12, 2008 by David SmithFinally, Some Straight Talk on EnergyBP's Tony Hayward offers a solid message about rising oil prices.
Jun 12, 2008 by David SmithAlcoa's Mettle TestedAlcoa's bad day was caused by more than an analyst and a gas shortage.
Jun 11, 2008 by David SmithAnother Major Mining Marriage?Brazil's Vale is raising money and is going shopping.
Jun 10, 2008 by David SmithWill Big Oil Shrink to Nothing?With production sliding, big oil appears to be facing a slow liquidation.
Jun 10, 2008 by David SmithHousing Must Get WorseThere are sound reasons why the housing market likely won't recover soon.
Jun 6, 2008 by David SmithOur Growing Oil Bill Could Break UsHow long can we spend $700 billion annually buying overseas oil?
Jun 5, 2008 by David SmithThese 2 Builders Are Still Riding Housing's SlideToll and Hovnanian keep the write-downs and charges flowing.
Jun 2, 2008 by David SmithRio Tinto Struts Its StuffThe miner outlined its goals as it works to stiff-arm BHP Billiton.
May 30, 2008 by David SmithHas Housing Turned?Yikes! Look at the builders' recent share-price performances.
May 30, 2008 by David SmithMother Russia's Mounting Metals MarchRussian tycoons are apparently trying to merge into existence a major player in mining and metals.
May 29, 2008 by David SmithCan ExxonMobil Get Back to Business Now?With its high-profile annual meeting completed, it's back to the basics for Exxon.
May 29, 2008 by David SmithFoolish Book Review: "Biography of the Dollar"An entertaining way to learn the "whys" of the dollar's slide.
