Apr 14, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesHere's Why Philip Morris Is Still a Great Option for Any PortfolioPhilip Morris still has many desirable qualities despite the negative effects associated with smoking.
Apr 14, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesCliffs Natural Resources Shareholders Should Celebrate Casablanca's Intervention Casablanca Capital's plans to restructure Cliffs Natural Resources should see the company return to growth.
Apr 13, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThis Dividend Yield Could Be Worth the RiskEcopetrol's dividend yield is more than double the market average, but it appears safe for the time being.
Apr 13, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesTransocean LTD: Too Little Too Late?Transocean is rushing to upgrade its drilling fleet, but is it too little too late?
Apr 12, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIs the Young E-Cig Industry Already Running Out of Puff?Lorillard, Reynolds American, and Altria have rushed to enter the e-cig market, but will it be worth their while?
Apr 11, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThis is Why Altria Will Keep its Share of SABMillerAltria is unlikely to sell its one-third stake in SABMiller. Here's why.
Apr 11, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThe Gold Market is Broken Which Means a Rally Could Be NearDemand for physical gold continues to exceed supply but the gold price keeps falling.
Apr 11, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesSuncor Energy Could Make You Rich Suncor Energy has all the attractive qualities of a long-term buy-and-forget investment.
Apr 9, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIs It Too Late for Investors to Follow George Soros Into Penn Virginia Corporation?George Soros has become Penn Virginia's largest shareholder and he is pushing for a sale of the company. Can individual investors profit?
Apr 9, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesWhich Companies Are Set to Benefit Most From the Global LNG Boom?Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips all have LNG projects in the works, but which one will be the most profitable?
Apr 9, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves2 Spinoffs to Watch out for This Year National Oilwell Varco and Occidental Petroleum both have spinoffs planned this year. Here's the lowdown.
Apr 8, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesAmerican Machinery Companies Have a Problem on Their HandsAmerican machinery companies are facing ever-increasing competition from Chinese peers, and this is bad news.
Apr 8, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesTobacco is Still an Extremely Profitable Business, and This Won't Change SoonThe U.S. tobacco market keeps growing, Altria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard will all continue to profit.
Apr 4, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesWill Debt Trouble the World's Most Profitable Company?Philip Morris has lots of debt, which could come back to haunt the company if its management does not get things under control.
Apr 4, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThese Three Factors Are Pushing Philip Morris' Profits HigherPhilip Morris keeps rising as the company uses a number of initiatives to offset declining volumes of cigarettes sold.
Apr 2, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesFor the Patient Investor, Talisman Energy Inc Could Pay OffTalisman Energy is working hard to turn itself around, and the plan seems to be working.
Apr 1, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesSeadrill Ltd Is Heading Into the Perfect StormThe offshore drilling market is about to enter a cyclical downturn, and Seadrill is facing rising interest payments on its debt; this could end in disaster.
Apr 1, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIron Ore Prices Are Falling but These Miners Aren't WorriedAlthough the price of iron ore is falling, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and Vale are still reporting profit margins of up to 150% at current levels.
Apr 1, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesHow Much Lower Can Transocean Go?Transocean, Diamond Offshore, and Seadrill have underperformed in recent months but can they fall further?
Mar 31, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesExxonMobil Is Spending Plenty but Growth Is Just Around the CornerExxonMobil may be spending more than it can afford, but new projects should make up for the company's spending habits.