Dec 20, 2007 by David SmithIngersoll-Rand Hops a TraneThe two firms' impending combination could create a dull but dedicated company.
Dec 18, 2007 by David SmithFannie's Forlorn ForecastAfter surviving an accounting scandle, Fannie Mae can handle housing's hurting.
Dec 18, 2007 by David SmithDon't Send Us That Energy BillIt's easy to become frightened when Congress begins tinkering with the world of energy.
Dec 18, 2007 by David SmithAre the Builders Getting Bored?The builders still aren't happy, and -- surprise -- they're not as busy as they used to be.
Dec 17, 2007 by David SmithEnergy's Vicious CircleHigher crude prices raise gasoline costs, increasing inflation, and lowering crude prices.
Dec 17, 2007 by David SmithDow Chemical Lands a Big OneFollowing a couple of months of speculation, Dow Chemical has disclosed big plans.
Dec 13, 2007 by David SmithHere Comes Rupert's JournalIt's time to begin watching for Rupert Murdoch's stamp on The Wall Street Journal.
Dec 12, 2007 by David SmithSatisfying the World's Bottomless PitThe intrigue surrounding Rio Tinto indicates how resource-hungry our world has become.
Dec 10, 2007 by David SmithMore Canny Moves by HalliburtonHalliburton's management restructuring is more than change for the sake of change.
Dec 10, 2007 by David SmithLet's Raise the Hood on Mortgage LendingSince we're into investigating all manner of activities, let's take a hard look at lending.
Dec 10, 2007 by David SmithEnergy's Latest House of CardsThe House energy bill fails to acknowledge our worsening circumstances.
Dec 10, 2007 by David SmithShaw Group Engineers GrowthFrom bending pipes to building nuclear plants in 20 years.
Dec 7, 2007 by David SmithToll Finally Rolls OverThe nation's largest luxury builder isn't enjoying the luxury of ongoing profits.
Dec 7, 2007 by David SmithDow Chemical's Not a Dazzler YetDow Chemical's direction remains a mystery, even with its latest belt tightening.
Dec 7, 2007 by David SmithYou Sank My Comcast Battleship!With more competition, regulation lurking, and growth slowing, Comcast's world has worsened.
Dec 6, 2007 by David SmithOil Becoming a Much Deeper SubjectMore and more deepwater oil discoveries should help benefit Transocean and Diamond Offshore.
Dec 5, 2007 by David SmithEthanol Is Running Out of GasAs usual, we've gone too far, and now ethanol, the former panacea, is in full retreat.
Dec 5, 2007 by David SmithSuperior Well: A Superior Investment?Unlike other oilfield service companies, Superior Well has found growth from Pennsylvania.
Dec 5, 2007 by David SmithKazakhstan to Big Oil: Whack!The Kazakhs are proving tough to deal with as companies try to develop two big fields there.
Dec 5, 2007 by David SmithChavez: Down, but Not OutDespite losing an election, Chavez is still a destructive force.
