May 29, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesIs It Time to Give up on Chevron in Favor of ExxonMobil?Chevron is targeting rapid growth while Exxon is targeting stability but is Chevron overstretching itself?
May 29, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesYour One-stop Guide to the Potential Reynolds American-Lorillard MergerReynolds American and Lorillard are in merger talks; here's what you need to know.
May 28, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesPhilip Morris' Asian Problem Is Improving Philip Morris' sales are being hurt by rising taxes in the Philippines, but things are getting better.
May 28, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThese Offshore Drillers Could Be Set for Further PainAnalysts believe that Transocean, Seadrill, and Diamond Offshore could be in for further declines.
May 28, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesAre These 2 Companies About to Be Taken Over?Penn Virginia and Talisman Energy look undervalued and ripe for a takeover.
May 28, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesReynolds vs Altria: Which One Should You Choose for Growth?Tobacco giants Reynolds and Altria have similar growth strategies, but which is the better play for investors who are looking for both income and growth?
May 28, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesBig Oil Has a ProblemBig oil companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Royal Dutch Shell have a problem -- here's how they are getting around it.
May 27, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesThis Company Is Putting Shareholders FirstTransocean is using a three-pronged strategy to improve shareholder returns.
May 27, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesAnalysts Are Split on the Outlook for These Offshore DrillersWall Street feels that Rowan Companies is well placed to profit, but that Diamond Offshore will suffer.
May 27, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesHere's Why You Should Buy ConocoPhillips Instead of ExxonMobil or ChevronConocoPhillips' plans for growth look more appealing than those of Chevron and ExxonMobil.
May 27, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesHere's why Philip Morris' Management Is Excited About the FuturePhilip Morris' first-quarter results looked bad at first glance, but dig into the numbers and the business is strong.
May 26, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesOffshore Drillers Are Coming Under Pressure in the North SeaRowan Companies, Transocean, Seadrill, and Diamond Offshore are exposed to a slowdown in drilling activity within the North Sea.
May 25, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesCan Caterpillar Inc Continue to Push Higher? Caterpillar has had a good year so far but can this performance continue? It's unlikely.
May 24, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesChevron Corporation's First Quarter Was Bad, but the Future Is BrightChevron's first quarter figures were disappointing, but management is excited about the company's outlook.
May 23, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves2 Upcoming Spinoffs That Should Improve Shareholder ReturnsNational Oilwell Varco and Oil States International are planning to spin off parts of their businesses.
May 23, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesPhilip Morris Has Plenty of Room to GrowInvestors should not give up on Philip Morris just yet.
May 22, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesE-Cigs Have Gained Yet Another Powerful Enemy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is against the rise of e-cigs.
May 21, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesTalisman Energy Inc's Turnaround Is Taking HoldTalisman Energy is trying to return to growth. Progress is good, but the North Sea is still a problem.
May 21, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesPhilip Morris vs. British American Tobacco: Which Should You Pick for Growth?Philip Morris and British American are two international tobacco giants, but which should you choose for your portfolio?
May 21, 2014 by Rupert HargreavesBarrick Gold Corporation's Future Looks BleakAfter a terrible 2013, things only seem to be getting worse for Barrick.
