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Rupert Hargreaves

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Rupert has been writing for the Motley Fool since December 2012. He primarily covers tobacco and resource companies with a passion for value-oriented investments. .

Recent Articles by Rupert Hargreaves

Feb 25, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Lorillard's Lack of Diversification Is a Concern Going Forward

In comparison with Altria and Reynolds American, Lorillard is not diversified and this could be an issue as the number of cigarettes sold within the US continues to decline.

Feb 24, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Is Transocean's New Dividend Payout a Good Idea?

Transocean's new dividend payout will please investors, but is it a good idea in the long term?

Feb 24, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

The Tobacco Industry Is Changing and Altria Is in the Best Position to Benefit

Consumers are trading down in the tobacco market and Altria is in a great position to benefit.

Feb 23, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

How Sustainable Is Philip Morris' Dividend Payout?

Philip Morris' dividend yield is one of the best you can get, but with the number of cigarettes sold by the company declining, can you trust the payout?

Feb 23, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Will Walgreen Follow CVS' Anti-Tobacco Move?

CVS plans to stop selling tobacco products and Walgreen is likely to follow. Will this contagion hurt Altria?

Feb 21, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

These 2 Companies Are Riding the Wave of Rising Oil and Gas Spending

Capital spending in the oil and gas industry has hit a record, and National Oilwell Varco and Cameron International are set to benefit.

Feb 20, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Gold Could Be About to See a Correction, and These Miners Are a Great Way to Play It

Demand for gold is exceeding supply, and Alamos Gold, New Gold, and industry leader Goldcorp look like good ways to play it.

Feb 19, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Worried About Big Oil's Falling Returns

The world's largest integrated oil and gas players, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Royal Dutch Shell are spending more developing projects, but profits are falling; things need to change.

Feb 19, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Look Past Talisman Energy Inc's Loss, the Future Is Bright

Talisman Energy is making good progress turning itself around, and future plans look promising despite the remaining risks.

Feb 19, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Barrick Gold Corporation Is Struggling to Make up for Past Mistakes

Barrick Gold's recent earnings report shows that the company is struggling to make up for past mistakes, but Goldcorp and Newmont are making progress.

Feb 18, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Chevron Corporation: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Chevron has underperformed peers ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell recently, but this could be about to change.

Feb 18, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Value Investors Should Take a Look at Altria's Hidden Value

Altria's holding in SABMiller is worth more than it appears and investors are seriously undervaluing the opportunity on offer here.

Feb 18, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

How Well Are These Offshore Drillers Prepared for Emerging Industry Trends?

Analysts believe that the offshore drilling sector is about to hit a rough patch, but how well are Transocean, Seadrill, and Ensco prepared?

Feb 18, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Forget a Mining Sector Slowdown, Caterpillar Inc Has Another Problem on Its Hands

Joy Global and Caterpillar have a huge problem on their hands: the rising quality of the equipment being manufactured within China. This is something Rio Tinto is seeking to capitalize on.

Feb 17, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

CVS' Anti-Tobacco Move Comes at a Worrying Time for the Tobacco Industry

CVS Caremark's decision to stop selling tobacco products in its stores comes at a really bad time for cigarette companies such as Altria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard.

Feb 17, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

The Outlook for Dry Bulk Stocks Is Improving

China global trade volumes are increasing, this is great news for dry bulk companies Diana, DryShips, and Navios Maritime Partners.

Feb 15, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Universal Corp Continues to Prove Itself as the Best International Tobacco Company

Universal Corp just released a great set of fourth-quarter results. Meanwhile, the results of peers Altria and Philip Morris were not as impressive.

Feb 13, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

Would a Cliffs Natural Resources Split-Up Hurt Investors?

Activist shareholders want Cliffs to split, but looking at Arch Coal and Natural Resource Partners, we can see that this would be a bad idea.

Feb 12, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

3 Small-Cap Gold Miners That Could Become Takeover Targets

Alamos Gold, Rio Alto Mining, and Asanko Gold all have good quality assets that larger peers could find attractive.

Feb 12, 2014 by Rupert Hargreaves

This Is Why You Shouldn’t Try to "Bottom Fish" Gold Miners

Bottom fishing is risky tactic that can go seriously wrong; Barrick Gold, Newmont Mining, and Harmony Gold are great examples of this.

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