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The Motley Fool
May 11, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
TODCO Jacked Up on Jack-Ups A dwindling fleet in the Gulf suggests strong dayrates for those who stay. The offshore drilling company seems somewhat cheap and it will be hard to ignore the earnings potential if the company continues to reactivate its stacked rigs.   |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Noble Prize for Oil Drilling More operating days, better utilization, and higher rates per day spell profit for Noble Energy. While drillers' stocks will fluctuate with energy prices and storm worries, there's still money to be made from this sector. |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
High Costs Swamp Tidewater Many energy service companies are racing rising operating costs. This quarter, charter boat service provider Tidewater lost. Even assuming a sustainable period of good growth, these shares aren't all that exceptionally cheap. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2005
Robert Aronen |
Diamond Delivers the Gold This quarter's numbers from Diamond Offshore demonstrate that the deepwater drilling business remains strong. The company can hardly be called cheap at current prices, but earnings growth is quickly bringing the ratios down to earth. |
The Motley Fool
June 29, 2010
David Lee Smith |
A Noble Act Amid the Spill You can still make money in the Gulf. Drilling contractor Noble Corp. has brought some life to the body of water. |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
TODCO and the Sentiment Steamroller Every time natural gas prices trade lower, oil drillers gets kicked in the teeth. With this market environment, it looks like TODCO is going to face summary execution for its fourth-quarter earnings. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Tidewater's Rising Tide The energy servicing company should benefit from high utilization and rising rates. Coming off what looks like a cyclical bottom, shares look expensive. |
The Motley Fool
September 1, 2010
Jason Moser |
Today's Buy Opportunity: Tidewater Service companies like Tidewater can be a great play on the energy sector, offering excellent growth potential and a steady dividend. |
The Motley Fool
October 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Ignoble Treatment of Noble Despite a 15% drop over the past few weeks, the market for offshore drilling is good and getting better. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 15, 2011
Jason Moser |
An 11 O'Clock Stock Revisited: Tidewater Last week got me thinking more about market volatility and how energy has been taking a good hit lately. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Roll, Tidewater, Roll! Improving utilization and day rates leads to a year-over-year doubling of earnings for the marine services company. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2006
Will Frankenhoff |
Rowan Set to Pump Up Profits Rowan Companies boasts a first-rate fleet of jack-up rigs, is heavily leveraged to an increase in dayrates in the tight Gulf of Mexico market, and trades at a 14% discount to its peers. What's not to like? |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2010
David Lee Smith |
BP Becomes a Three-Ring Circus The company's still a mess, but it might be making progress. |
The Motley Fool
July 23, 2010
David Lee Smith |
Big Oil Shows Up Fashionably Late The Gulf fiasco has prompted Big Oil to come up with a disaster plan. |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Lots of Riches and Little Pain at Helmerich & Payne Exceptional demand for drilling rigs is letting H&P mint money. Investors, if you're showing up late to this party, just be careful. The market has a nasty habit of anticipating cyclical peaks before they actually happen. |
The Motley Fool
November 8, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Transocean Finds Treasure Offshore While Transocean will see some impact in the fourth quarter from hurricane repairs, and the long-term cash flow picture may be dicey, strong earnings and cash flow leverage over the next few years may yet power a further rise in the stock of this top-notch offshore operator. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2011
David Lee Smith |
BP's Headed for India's Deepwater BP has a new deal in India that may boost its future, while last month they signed on with Russia's giant oil company OAO Rosneft to jointly explore the promising Russian Arctic. |
The Motley Fool
September 27, 2010
David Lee Smith |
Can Its First American CEO Save BP? Robert Dudley's reign is just beginning; can BP make it? |
The Motley Fool
February 29, 2008
Toby Shute |
Drilling With Pride Offshore driller Pride International nearly doubled its per-share earnings compared to the prior year, but looking forward, 2008 may not have the same potential. |
BusinessWeek
October 18, 2004
Robert Barker |
An Oil Giant For Players With Patience Given the gravity of its transgression -- overstating its estimate of proven reserves by nearly 24% -- Royal Dutch/Shell can count on doing much more than the five months facing Martha Stewart. Meantime, the company is paying relatively rich dividends |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2011
Jim Mueller |
Rising Star Buy: Once More With Transocean A fair price for a good company. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
HP Drills For Dollars Helmerich & Payne may have missed earnings estimates, but the land-based drilling market is still hot. Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
July 14, 2010
Stanley Reed |
Why BP Can't Find a Friend in Big Oil In hopes of protecting drilling, rivals are distancing themselves from BP in the wake of the Gulf disaster. |
The Motley Fool
August 30, 2005
Robert Aronen |
Transocean Cruises in Deep Water The company can drill for oil in 10,000 feet of water. Can it put cash into your pocket? This company deserves a place on your watch list, if not in your portfolio. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2004
Glen Trematore |
Tidewater: Lone Wolf? Tidewater is the world's largest provider of vessels serving offshore energy drilling and a member of the oil services group. Are its earnings warning and subsequent stock decline signs of things to come? |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Backlog Back Up Transocean's Earnings? With the end of the drilling boom in sight, grabbing cash in the next few years is critical. However, Transocean does have a few advantages going its way. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2010
Eric Dutram |
Tuesday's ETF to Watch: International Energy ETF (IPW) Watch BP through the eyes of this ETF. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2008
Toby Shute |
Transocean Tweaks Its Fleet Despite a quarter that saw a good deal of shipyard maintenance and upgrade activity, Transocean still delivered a huge results for shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
September 30, 2009
Toby Shute |
Checking In on Deepwater Demand Drillers' dayrates are the key metric in this high-stakes game. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2011
David Lee Smith |
Time to Buy BP? Will BP ever move beyond its penchant for problems? |
The Motley Fool
February 25, 2011
David Lee Smith |
It's High Time for Action in the Gulf of Mexico With crude prices climbing amid Middle East chaos, we still have a Gulf of Mexico. |
The Motley Fool
May 2, 2008
Toby Shute |
This HERO's No Zero Hercules Offshore is holding up well, despite pricing pressures. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2011
Cliff D'Arcy |
Should BP Be Broken Up? BP gains from higher oil and gas prices, but could unlock hidden value by splitting in two. |
The Motley Fool
August 27, 2009
David Lee Smith |
Investing in the Gulf of Mexico's Deepwater Growth If you have an interest in the energy sector, don't miss BP's Gulf of Mexico act. |
The Motley Fool
June 25, 2010
David Lee Smith |
Petrobras Still Relishes the Deepwater Will the Brazilian oil company benefit from the BP spill? |
The Motley Fool
April 3, 2006
Will Frankenhoff |
Hercules Offshore: Packing an Earnings Punch Let Hercules' earnings power lift your portfolio. The company stands to benefit from the continued tightness in the Gulf of Mexico drilling market, its leadership position in the liftboat sector, and a proven acquisition strategy. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2010
David Lee Smith |
BP's Crucial Step Forward At BP, the Americans are coming and the British are going. Has the stock become a buy? |
Inc.
September 2008
Larry Rigdon |
How I Did It: Larry Rigdon, Rigdon Marine A rising tide of oil prices is raising Larry Rigdon's boats. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2010
Toby Shute |
Oil Spill Containment in the Spotlight Helix Energy Solutions Group may have what it takes to satisfy new oil spill containment federal regulations. |
IndustryWeek
July 21, 2010 |
Too Lenient on BP? BP's blatant disregard for safety. |
The Motley Fool
May 2, 2008
Toby Shute |
Pride's Still in the Penalty Box The drilling contractor has undergone an extreme makeover in recent years. Their rigs are getting bigger, but profitability is no better. |
BusinessWeek
September 1, 2009
Stanley Reed |
What BP's New Oil Strike Means A vast discovery in the Gulf of Mexico is the latest sign of success in a high-risk, high-reward strategy. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2008
Will Frankenhoff |
Transocean's Profit Well Hasn't Run Dry The significant demand for Transocean's services gives the company leverage to increase pricing. |
Chemistry World
July 6, 2010
Andrew Turley |
What next for BP? One further concern for BP - and any firm toying with the idea of a takeover bid - will be the company's tainted reputation. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2011
Prabhat Sakya |
A Year of Shocks for BP The recent history of this oil company gives cause for concern. |
The Motley Fool
October 28, 2009
David Lee Smith |
A Strong Start to Big Oil's Earnings Season BP got it done in the past quarter. What's next for the latest star of Big Oil? |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Same Gig for RIG Costs and maintenance schedules are a concern, but the market for marine rigs is still tight. Transocean investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
June 7, 2004
Gene G. Marcial |
Tidewater: Ready To Rise With oil prices surging, investors are seeking vessels that the rising tide might lift. |
BusinessWeek
July 28, 2010
Stanley Reed |
Why Robert Dudley's BP Could Be Even Riskier BP's first American CEO embraces a high-risk survival plan. |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2009
David Lee Smith |
The New Star of the Big Oil Show After years of mishaps, BP is an ascending star. |
