Jan 11, 2008 by David SmithDuPont's Growing Down on the FarmWith agriculture running like a scalded bovine, DuPont offers a couple of lush opportunities.
Jan 10, 2008 by David SmithIs Alcoa Wearing Blush?Though its quarter was weaker than reported, Alcoa merits Foolish attention.
Jan 9, 2008 by David SmithWhat's In Store for Housing?The nation's realtors think a housing recovery may be imminent, but don't bet on it.
Jan 9, 2008 by David SmithAn Energy Earnings PreviewGreater segment balance should make earnings season kind to energy companies.
Jan 7, 2008 by David SmithMoney and Gas Flow at ChesapeakeChesapeake has completed phase 1 of September's cash-raising plan.
Jan 2, 2008 by David SmithAnother Dose of Housing HogwashReporters' poor understanding of housing economics worsens a bad situation.
Dec 31, 2007 by David SmithThe Economy We Await for 2008With the New Year likely to perpetuate many of 2007's trends, the keys are caution and patience.
Dec 31, 2007 by David SmithMaybe a Way to Jumpstart HousingStart healing the housing crisis at the upper end by boosting the conforming loan ceiling.
Dec 31, 2007 by David Smith10 Who Affected Energy Most in 2007It seems appropriate to crown a "Motley Energy Person of the Year."
Dec 28, 2007 by David SmithOpening Your Energy MailbagFools write in with comments and questions on a variety of energy-related issues.
Dec 27, 2007 by David SmithEni Getting a Cease-Fire?The group developing a big Kazakhstan field may be reaching an accord with the irate state.
Dec 27, 2007 by David SmithWill the Delivery Companies Deliver?FedEx and UPS are being hit by fuel costs and a soft economy. Is it time to shelve them?
Dec 27, 2007 by David SmithBeware of Housing "Experts"Here's hoping that Fools will ignore the new pro-homebuilder investment sentiment.
Dec 24, 2007 by David SmithOpening Your Energy MailbagFools share their thoughts on ethanol and energy.
Dec 24, 2007 by David SmithNews Corp. Trimming and PruningWith Dow Jones acquired, Rupert Murdoch is making strategic cuts.
Dec 24, 2007 by David SmithThe Amazingly Insightful Berkshire BoysLong before most of us gave it any thought, Warren Buffett saw danger in the housing industry.
Dec 24, 2007 by David SmithAnother Energy ShortfallDwindling petroleum engineers create another challenge for the industry.
Dec 24, 2007 by David SmithAlcoa Reaching Fighting TrimHaving lost out on its Alcan quest, Alcoa is trimming the fat and may be readying for action.
Dec 20, 2007 by David SmithHovnanian's Prophetic Forecast"Eventually" the world of homebuilding will turn around; you can't predict the bottom.
Dec 20, 2007 by David SmithWhen Sallie Met AnalystsSallie Mae's CEO provided analysts with lots of entertainment -- but precious few answers.
