Feb 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraConocoPhillips will Capitalize on the U.S. Energy Boom in 2014ConocoPhillips' investments in U.S. oil and gas place it in a great position to benefit from booming domestic production.
Feb 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraWill this Offshore Oil & Gas Driller Sink or Swim?Ensco has a near-term challenge in the form of an aging fleet, but strong demand for its ultra-deepwater rigs should provide plenty of profits down the road.
Feb 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraFind Shelter from the Stormy Stock Market in these CompaniesWhile fears of an emerging market slowdown and harsh weather clip stocks, utilities won't see their businesses suffer.
Feb 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraAre ExxonMobil Corp's Slowing Share Buybacks Reason to Worry?ExxonMobil Corp's slowing trend of share repurchases are a possible sign of its business under-performance to continue. Should Exxon change its capital allocation strategy?
Feb 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraGeneral Electric is On its Way to Becoming an Energy PowerhouseGE is proving it's no longer just an industrial company. Its recently announced strategic initiatives will soon make it a giant in oil and gas as well.
Feb 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy It's Clear That Microsoft Picked the Right CEOSatya Nadella's years of experience make him the perfect fit to lead Microsoft during its strategic transformation.
Feb 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraAfter a Tough Year, why Freeport McMoRan Should Recover in 2014Even though gold prices fell last year, Freeport kept production strong to close 2013. And, its new entry into oil and gas production should keep the cash coming in this year.
Feb 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraFind Out Why BreitBurn Energy Can Pay You 10% Per YearBreitBurn Energy's aggressive oil and gas investments across the U.S. should provide it years of profits.
Feb 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraFind Out Why Royal Dutch Shell's Fire Sale May be Cause for ConcernRoyal Dutch Shell plans to sell off several billion dollars worth of assets over the next two years. Should investors be worried?
Feb 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraYou Don't Necessarily Need Sales Growth to Grow Profits but be WaryDuPont and Dow each achieved strong earnings growth last year, but analyzing their underlying performance reveals a concerning trend.
Feb 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why Oil Drillers Present a Unique OpportunityTransocean, Ensco, and Seadrill offer investors the combination of positive long-term industry fundamentals, cheap valuations, and strong dividend yields.
Feb 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe Key Takeaways From ExxonMobil's EarningsWhen the world's largest energy company reports, investors understandably listen closely. Here's what investors should focus on from ExxonMobil's latest report.
Feb 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat to Expect From BP plc's Upcoming EarningsIt's likely BP struggled in the fourth quarter, but in the proper context, there's still a lot to like from this company.
Feb 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Qualcomm Inc. May Be the Best Way to Play Booming Smartphone DemandWhile Samsung and Apple battle against each other, Qualcomm is growing right along with the global smartphone industry.
Feb 1, 2014 by Bob CiuraWill the Emerging Markets Crush These Consumer-Staples Stocks?Consumer-staples giants P&G, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo are getting hurt by rising fears surrounding the emerging markets. Here's why international sales are so important for these U.S. companies.
Feb 1, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Wal-Mart's Empire About to Fall?For the first time in years, Wal-Mart's retail dominance is showing serious signs of weakening.
Feb 1, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy McDonald's Can Still Satisfy Your HungerInvestors disappointed by McDonald's 2013 report are missing the big picture. Despite a challenging year, McDonald's remains a world-class blue chip stock.
Jan 31, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Casual Restaurants May Be Better Stocks Than Fast-Food ChainsSit-down restaurants Brinker International and DineEquity are posting stronger growth than McDonald's, and may be better options in 2014.
Jan 31, 2014 by Bob CiuraAre Consumer Staples Fully Valued?Consumer giants P&G, Kimberly-Clark, and Clorox have seen their share prices soar over the last year. With relatively modest underlying growth, their valuations now look lofty.
Jan 30, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Microsoft Is Silencing CriticsMicrosoft's superb cloud-based products and services have proven that it's a company that can thrive in the post-PC world.
