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David Smith

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A longtime securities analyst and multiple-term member of The Wall Street Journal's All-Star Research team, Dave specializes in energy and natural resources.

Recent Articles by David Smith

Oct 24, 2013 by David Smith

Why Freeport's Management Was Spot On

Freeport-McMoRan has come a long way in a few short months? Is there still room for further share price improvement?

Oct 21, 2013 by David Smith

3 Primo Profit Producers in the Denver-Julesburg Basin

Colorado's DJ basin continues to expand and has become far more oily of late.With its colorful history and bright prospects, it absolutely shouldn't go unnoticed by Fools with a thirst for energy.

Oct 9, 2013 by David Smith

5 Ways to Play the Bakken, Even If It's Broken

The Bakken may be experiencing per-well production declines, but there are still plenty of ways for canny investors to make money from companies that operate there.

Oct 8, 2013 by David Smith

Does Freeport-McMoRan Have More Room to Run?

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold's shares have quietly made up lost ground since mid-summer. Is that the end, or can the company continue to scamper?

Sep 27, 2013 by David Smith

Permian Basin: Running Faster Than Ever at 90

Hydraulic fracturing and other new forms of technology have done wonders for the once moribund Permian Basin, which, at 90, may have its best days ahead of it.

Sep 26, 2013 by David Smith

Will the Rest of the World Remain a Failure at Fracking?

While fracking has chopped U.S. natural gas prices and boosted our oil output, it's becoming appropriate to wonder whether we'll remain the technology's Lone Ranger.

Sep 23, 2013 by David Smith

Why Anadarko Is So Compelling

Anadarko Petroleum is but one of several ways to play the larger U.S.-based independent producers. Several aspects of its approach to its business, however, make it a name you shouldn't ignore.

Sep 20, 2013 by David Smith

African Turmoil Should Affect Your Investment Focus

Whether in Nigeria, Libya, or Egypt, upheavals in Africa are making the various energy functions more difficult to perform. The result is a de facto floor under crude prices and a more compelling story for Chevron, Apache, and Hess.

Sep 19, 2013 by David Smith

Does Halliburton Measure up to Schlumberger?

With oil-field services representation being of growing importance for Foolish portfolios, one major question becomes one of the relative attractiveness of Halliburton and Schlumberger.

Sep 16, 2013 by David Smith

Transocean Is Aiming for Higher Ground

With Macondo uncertainties still lingering, Transocean's management is undertaking a multi-faceted approach to strengthening the company.

Sep 13, 2013 by David Smith

DuPont: New Life for an Ancient Company

Formed during Thomas Jefferson's administration, venerable DuPont is making solid changes and dramatically recasting itself as an agricultural and food products company.

Sep 13, 2013 by David Smith

EOG Resources: Simply Better Than the Rest

It's tough to top U.S. oil and gas producer EOG Resources -- as its happy shareholders have discovered.

Sep 11, 2013 by David Smith

An Overlooked Way to Benefit From U.S. Oil Output

Kirby Corp.'s leadership in U.S. barge transportation makes it a "must watch" as our country's oil output continues to skyrocket.

Sep 7, 2013 by David Smith

DuPont's Really Being Strengthened by Going to Seed

With the steady growth of its agriculturally related segments, along with the sales of economically volatile chemicals operations, venerable DuPont's getting a bright new lease on life.

Sep 6, 2013 by David Smith

ConocoPhillips Is Setting a New Standard for Big Oil

With its downstream operations having been gifted to its shareholder and its producing assets pruned, ConocoPhillips is now able to travel much lighter and faster.

Aug 30, 2013 by David Smith

FMC Technologies Is Coining It Down Deep

In the thriving world of subsea production technology, FMC Technologies is not to be missed.

Aug 28, 2013 by David Smith

Investing Sensibly in China and Its BRIC Buddies

While the air has been taken out of the notion that the BRIC countries would collectively be the engine for global economic growth, the foursome still contains attractive buying opportunities.

Aug 28, 2013 by David Smith

Could A U.S. Hit on Syria Propel Crude to $150?

With Syria apparently having apparently crossed President Obama's red line, U.S. military action in the country has become more likely. One effect is a hike in crude prices and the increased desirability of Foolish attention to exploration and production companies.

Aug 26, 2013 by David Smith

Could New Regulations Hinder U.S. Energy Growth?

While oil and gas production in the U.S. has rocketed upward during the past few years, energy investors should be aware of several potential new federal regulations that could slow this trend.

Aug 21, 2013 by David Smith

Why Chevron Is the Best of Big Oil

While it's stuck with the foibles inherent in the world of integrated oil and gas companies these days, Chevron possesses all manner of strengths that make it the top play among the majors.

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