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Isac Simon

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Isac Simon is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and financial editor who previously worked in Goldman Sachs’ Investment Research division. He also used to cover oil and gas equities as a contributing Motley Fool energy analyst. He specializes in identifying undervalued opportunities and analyzing the drivers behind stock price moves. Isac holds a bachelor’s degree in physics.

Recent Articles by Isac Simon

Pipelines

Oct 30, 2015 by Isac Simon

Enterprise Product Partners Gross Profits Increase Marginally Thanks to Stable Ship-or-Pay Contracts

The master limited partnership’s distribution coverage ratio remains intact at 1.3 times as long-term, fee-based contracts prove to be the savior in the wake of low energy prices.

Statoil_Asgard Platform

Oct 29, 2015 by Isac Simon

Statoil's Lack of Exposure to Refining Hurts Bottom Line

The Norwegian state-owned company battles low oil prices as production increases do little to halt slide in top and bottom lines.

Total SA - Wiki

Oct 29, 2015 by Isac Simon

Total S.A. Stands Out Among European Integrated Oils, Reports Higher Profits

The French integrated oil company also reported higher operating cash flows thanks to efficient operations and cash management.

Pipeline Valve

Sep 25, 2015 by Isac Simon

Why Schlumberger's Acquisition of Cameron International Is a Brilliant Move

While the deal may puzzle the market now, Schlumberger made a shrewd move that has significant long-term consequences to the industry that should drive value.

Pipelines

Sep 21, 2015 by Isac Simon

Why Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s 30% Sell-Off Should Be Good News to Dividend Investors

This beaten-down stock could be providing a long-term opportunity for income investors.

Refinery

Sep 15, 2015 by Isac Simon

Why HollyFrontier Is Poised to Give Attractive Returns to Investors in the Long Run

The largest independent refiner in the mid-continent region has a clear and well-defined path for growth.

Aug 21, 2015 by Isac Simon

Does Exxon Mobil Corporation Have Future Growth Potential?

With oil stocks getting punished due to falling crude prices, is Exxon Mobil’s stock presenting a buying opportunity?

Aug 8, 2015 by Isac Simon

How to Invest Money in Oilfield Services

If you can identify these fundamentally solid drivers, you can seriously think of putting your money in oilfield-services stocks.

Aug 5, 2015 by Isac Simon

Spectra Energy Beats Estimates, Has Ambitious Growth Plans to Keep Distributions Strong

The company delivers strong earnings as $600 million in expansion projects come online.

Jul 31, 2015 by Isac Simon

Chevron Corporation Disappoints With Massive Earnings Drop and Substantial Asset Impairments

The company recorded non-cash charges of $2.6 billion as crude oil prices dropped 50% from year-ago levels.

Jul 30, 2015 by Isac Simon

Enterprise Product Partners' Distributions Safe Despite Slips on Estimates and Revenue

The master limited partnership’s gross profits remained intact though, thanks to its Oiltanking acquisition.

Jul 30, 2015 by Isac Simon

Ultra Petroleum Braves Challenging Natural Gas Markets, Exceeds Analyst Estimates

The Houston-based natural gas producer improves on operational efficiency, but nothing is reflected in the company’s bottom line as the depressing natural gas market holds sway.

Jul 29, 2015 by Isac Simon

Total Beats Estimates Comfortably by Controlling Costs, Increasing Production

The French integrated oil giant combated the low-oil-price environment with increased operational and financial efficiency.

Jul 28, 2015 by Isac Simon

Statoil Shows Resilience by Increasing Production Despite Earnings Fall

The Norwegian company braves low oil prices and increases free cash flow significantly.

Jul 20, 2015 by Isac Simon

3 Stocks to Watch in Downstream Oil & Gas

These companies may not exhibit market-beating growth within the next 6 months to a year. But their long-term growth prospects -- over the next 5 to 10 years -- look sound.

Jul 10, 2015 by Isac Simon

The 3 Best Stocks to Invest in Deep-Sea Drilling

Depite being the most challenging frontier in oil production, deep-sea drilling is forecast to overtake its onshore counterpart. In the long run, these 3 companies are best positioned to take advantage of the drilling boom.

Jun 26, 2015 by Isac Simon

7 High Dividend Stocks in Oil

High dividends paid out by high-quality businesses are rare, but will remain winners for a long time to come.

Eagle Ford Drilling Rig

Jun 22, 2015 by Isac Simon

The 3 Key Things to Watch in Oilfield Services in 2015

If you're willing to look beyond the current bear market in the energy space, oilfield-services stocks seem to be presenting a solid long-term investment opportunity.

Jun 8, 2015 by Isac Simon

4 Key Facts Occidental Petroleum's Management Wants Investors to Know

Here’s how management at Occidental Petroleum is negotiating the low oil price environment.

Jun 2, 2015 by Isac Simon

5 Things Royal Dutch Shell’s Management Wants You to Know

The European oil giant’s integrated model proves to be somewhat robust in the current low price environment. However, it’s also capitalizing the opportunity to buy up companies and remain competitive in the long run.

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