Rupert Hargreaves

Hecla Mining, Coeur, and Silver Wheaton are three very different silver companies. Which one should you choose?

Seadrill's rapid growth during the past few years has been debt funded. However, there are signs that the company's growth could be about to slow.

Rowan Companies has made a big mistake by holding too much cash on its balance sheet. As a result of this, its growth has lagged that of its peers.

IAMGOLD, Yamana Gold, and Gold Fields all offer above average dividend payouts, but how much longer will these returns last?

According to COMEX the amount of gold for delivery is at its lowest level in a decade despite strong demand -- is the market about to explode?

Rowan Companies has had a poor second half, but fleet growth forecasts for the next few years should boost earnings.

New technology is revolutionizing the mining industry, and these three companies are set to benefit.

Dow Chemical is selling off non-core assets and Axiall, with its history of mergers, could be ready to jump at the chance for bolt-on acquisitions.

Peabody Energy, Cliffs Natural Resources, and Arch Coal all depend on coal for the majority of their revenues; should investors jump ship?

The demand for LNG is set to rise faster than supply during the next few years as major construction projects face delays. Golar and Teekay look set to benefit.

Altria, Lee Enterprises, and KKR are all making use of the low interest rate environment by refinancing their debt. Shareholders should benefit as a result.

A quick glance at Wal-Mart's balance sheet reveals that the company cannot meet all of its bills falling due within 12 months, but should you be worried?

A quick glance at Carnival's balance sheet reveals that the company cannot meet all of its liabilities falling due within 12 months: should you be worried?

These small-cap oil companies currently look undervalued based on the estimated value of their reserves, opening up the potential for capital gains as they monetize their assets.

Technological developments and the high price of crude oil are two factors that are driving profits from oil sands. Should you bite?

Atlantic Power, Intuitive Surgical, and Coeur Mining are three of the worst-performing stocks on the market this year. How did they get there, and what does the future hold?

Philip Morris has revealed that earnings growth will be slower than expected during the next few years, but its peers are still forecasting rapid growth.

Icahn's returns have been impressive during the past 10 years, but is he a match for Buffett?

As the price of gold continues to decline, how much further can miners cut costs to stay profitable?

LNG projects in Australia are running behind schedule and over-budget, but in the long term these costs could be worth it for investors.