Bob Ciura

Apple is growing rapidly in China, and the trend is only going to continue. Here's why Apple's sales in China are set to skyrocket.

Despite being late to the party, Altria's distribution capabilities and proprietary technology could still allow it to dominate the electronic-cigarette category.

The Wheatstone and Gorgon projects in Australia are Chevron's major inroads into liquefied natural gas, and are its best opportunities for future production growth.

Wal-Mart's desire to expand in a critical market could be easily solved by acquiring Family Dollar. Here's why the move would make sense.

A flurry of M&A in technology is putting pressure on Apple to go on a spending spree. With Tesla CEO Elon Musk looking like the next Steve Jobs, should Apple acquire Tesla outright?

Devon Energy is selling assets to Canadian Natural Resources to double-down on U.S. oil. This is a common theme for U.S. exploration and production majors, and makes a lot of sense.

ConocoPhillips and BP are betting heavily on the Gila well in the deep-water Gulf. Considering they're both limiting capital spending going forward, the Gila discovery is hugely important.

Mattel's lackluster growth might stoke fears that traditional toys and games are going the way of the buggy whip. Here's why the panic is overblown.

Occidental is selling off natural gas assets, spinning off its California business, and is betting heavily on U.S. oil.

Regency Energy is pursuing growth both organically and through aggressive acquisitions. The strategy worked like a charm last year, and will likely do so again in 2014.

CF Industries' focus on nitrogen fertilizer is what separates it from Potash Corp. and Mosaic, which are seeing their own businesses deteriorate.

Coca-Cola's sluggish results in North America underscored the broader consumer trends that are squeezing the company's sales. Is it time to pursue other product categories?

Kinder Morgan's vast network of oil and natural gas pipelines and storage facilities will surely profit from the American energy boom.

The market was disappointed with Apple's outlook for sales this quarter. Here's why investors should keep focus on the bigger picture.

Investors who desire strong income and steady profits should consider a well-run utility like Duke Energy.

The Eagle Ford represents one of the biggest oil-producing regions in the United States, which is why EOG Resources, Devon Energy, and Pioneer Natural stand to rake in the cash in the near future.

Cisco isn't growing, particularly where it needs to. Its struggles in the emerging markets are the biggest concern for investors going forward.

Boardwalk taking an axe to its distribution may have surprised some, but its last 10-Q foretold its current woes.

Supply disruptions and aggressive asset sales are already limiting production for Eni, Royal Dutch Shell, and Statoil. Unfortunately, restricted capital expenditures going forward will only continue production hiccups.

ConocoPhillips plans to level off capital spending plans, which stands in stark contrast to the strategy of its closest peer, Occidental Petroleum.