Jul 27, 2007 by David SmithDiamond Offshore Picks the Wrong DayDespite strong results, the falling market dragged driller Diamond Offshore out to sea.
Jul 27, 2007 by David SmithComcast's Got 'Em SpoiledWith a string of terrific quarters, Comcast may have raised expectations too high.
Jul 26, 2007 by David SmithCentex Back at the Chopping BlockBuilders like Dallas-based Centex eventually will sheathe their axes ... maybe.
Jul 26, 2007 by David SmithOccidental: Soft Quarter, Solid CompanyFor the remainder of the season, oil and gas producers are going to be a mixed bag.
Jul 26, 2007 by David SmithConocoPhillips Hammered by HugoIn an otherwise sound quarter, standing up to Hugo Chavez cost Conoco $4.5 billion.
Jul 26, 2007 by David SmithMy, Freeport, How You've GrownFreeport McMoRan's purchase of bigger Phelps Dodge has made for some big, big numbers.
Jul 26, 2007 by David SmithNew York Times: A ReprintNew York Times continues to lose revenues and cut costs -- trends that can't last forever.
Jul 25, 2007 by David SmithMcGraw-Hill: Punished for PerformanceThe publisher posts solid numbers, but gets blasted anyway.
Jul 25, 2007 by David SmithCan Cable Still Reward Shareholders?The group's done well lately, but what new issues might cable operators be facing?
Jul 25, 2007 by David SmithBP: Worth Watching?Keep a close eye on BP as it climbs back from its current depths.
Jul 25, 2007 by David SmithUPS Delivers Best?Like a growing list of big companies, UPS is making lots of hay overseas.
Jul 24, 2007 by David SmithOffshore Drilling's Massive New MarriageA Transocean and GlobalSantaFe combination will be an offshore drilling behemoth.
Jul 24, 2007 by David SmithHalliburton Spies Profits to the EastWith even U.S. well stimulation activity increasing, Halliburton had a very solid quarter.
Jul 24, 2007 by David SmithWeatherford's Less-Than-Terrific DayOilfield service company Weatherford's has been hit by the Canadian rig count decline.
Jul 24, 2007 by David SmithGM's Divorce From Allison Gets a FlatDeal is delayed as private equity group has trouble finding financing.
Jul 23, 2007 by David SmithCaterpillar Is Still a ButterflyDespite a soft second quarter, Caterpillar still appears on track for a record year.
Jul 23, 2007 by David SmithCan It Get Better Than Schlumberger?The oilfield services leader is a quarterly font of impressive results and information.
Jul 23, 2007 by David SmithCemex Flexes Its International MuscleDespite a drop in U.S. revenues, Cemex rode international strength to a solid quarter.
