Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIs the Reynolds-Lorillard Deal Really a Good Idea?The merger between Reynolds American and Lorillard might be a good deal for Lorillard's investors, but is Reynolds overpaying?
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThe World's Largest Gold Importer Has Stopped Importing Demand for gold is falling, and high-cost producers like Harmony Gold and IAMGOLD will suffer as a result.
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesTalisman Energy Could Be Planning to Sell Its Asian AssetsTalisman Energy is rumored to be looking for buyers for its Asian assets. Here's what you need to know.
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesHere's How Chevron Is Outperforming Downstream PeersThe refining business is no longer as profitable as it was, and companies like Royal Dutch Shell are loosing out. Chevron isn't worried, however.
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesWill ExxonMobil Pounce on Anadarko Petroleum? ExxonMobil is rumored to be planning a bid for smaller peer Anadarko.
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesWhy Are Penn Virginia's Shares Sliding?Penn Virginia's shares have been falling, but what's behind the declines?
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesHere's Why Big Tobacco Will Squash Smaller Peers to Dominate the E-Cig Sector Lorillard, Reynolds, and Altria have size and experience on their side.
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesDiamond Offshore: How Low Can It Go?Diamond Offshore has had a terrible year so far, but the company could be set for further pain.
Jun 17, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesFDA E-Cig Regulations Will Benefit Big TobaccoDue to the complexity of the FDA's rules governing e-cigs, big tobacco will benefit.
Jun 16, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesNewmont Mining Isn't Spending Enough Newmont Mining has cut capital expenditure so much future production is under threat.
Jun 16, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesE-Cigs Are Already Falling out of Favor With Consumers E-cigs are falling out of favor and this could hit the national roll-outs of Altria and Reynolds.
Jun 16, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesAs Russia Cracks Down on Smokers, Big Tobacco Profits Philip Morris and British American are profiting from Russia's crackdown on smokers.
Jun 16, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesAre Joy Global's Results Really as Good as the Market Thinks?Joy Global's results impressed the market, but should investors be more skeptical?
Jun 15, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIs CVR Refining Overvalued?CVR Refining has put in an impressive performance so far this year, but the company could be running into trouble.
Jun 15, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIs This the Future of Big Tobacco?Philip Morris, Reynolds American, and British American Tobacco are innovating to drive growth.
Jun 14, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesAre Miners About to Start Spending Again?There are signs that some mining companies are about to start spending on capital equipment -- good news for Caterpillar but bad news for Joy Global.
Jun 14, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesExxonMobil Is Lining Itself up for a Half-Trillion Dollar PayoutExxonMobil is about to take over management of the world's largest oil project, and the payoff could be huge.
Jun 13, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesWhy You Shouldn't Buy Reynolds American TodayReynolds American looks expensive as it tries to take over peer Lorillard.
Jun 13, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesA Seadrill Bear Takes a Look at the Company's First Quarter Results Seadrill's first quarter results were mixed; here's a bear's take on them.
Jun 13, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesPhilip Morris Relies on Asia for Growth But One Region Is Out of ReachPhilip Morris' cash cow is Asia but China is still out of reach.