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The Motley Fool August 10, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Foster Wheeler Moving On This large engineering firm wants to reap the benefits of the upswing in building. Investors, this stock doesn't look like a compelling bargain today, but do your own due diligence.
The Motley Fool August 13, 2008 David Lee Smith	A Powerful Pair of Engineering Stocks These two big engineering companies, Fluor and McDermott International, are getting it done.
The Motley Fool May 15, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fluor Still Building Its Case Strong order activity points to upcoming revenue growth for the engineering and construction firm. Is valuation high in this sector? Relative to trailing numbers, at least, the answer pretty much has to be yes. Investors, tread lightly.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2008 David Lee Smith	Engineering Some Real Opportunities Take a look at some engineering companies that are in the middle of the world's rapid global industrialization and merit your time: Foster Wheeler... KBR... McDermott International... Fluor...
The Motley Fool May 6, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Fluor Hopes to Floor It Rising demand for refineries, manufacturing facilities and other large projects is building up Fluor's backlog. Assessing the stock is a little tricky.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Being a Washington Group(ie) No debt, a focus on risk-weighted returns, an upswing in building activity -- all are good indications. Investors looking for a large-scale engineering and construction company, take note.
IndustryWeek March 1, 2006 John S. McClenahen	Energy: Supply-Side Manufacturers Benefit An upsurge in power plant construction will benefit such firms as General Electric Co. and ABB Ltd., the North American unit of Zurich-based ABB Group., which make such gear as turbines, generators, transformers and controls.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2007 David Lee Smith	Shaw Group Engineers Growth Baton Rouge-based Shaw Group has gone from bending pipes to building nuclear plants in 20 years. Q4 reports tell what's up next for the engineering and construction company.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2010 Dave Mock	A Big Upgrade for Jacobs Engineering This bullish call comes from more than just one analyst.
The Motley Fool January 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Massey Converts Coal to Income With production difficulties all around, coal's price looks secure for the time being. Still, don't let enthusiasm for the stocks lead you into paying more than your due diligence suggests you should.
The Motley Fool October 24, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Arch Coal Still a Diamond? Can strong coal demand translate into strong cash flows? This stock might have a bit more risk to it than seems the case at first blush.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Peabody Still Mining Money The coal market is still roaring, and Peabody is reaping the energy. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	No BTU Blues With coal prices still heading higher, little relief in sight, and a lot of uncommitted production still left to be signed into contracts, the future for Peabody looks pretty appealing. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Still Spreading the Joy Very little has changed at the fast-growing machinery company Joy Global. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	It's Elementary, Peabody Strong coal demand, tight production, and new technology make for heady days for Peabody Energy. But do investors really need the volatility that comes from this sector?
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fostering a Better Future Foster Wheeler is yet another engineering and construction company with excellent near-term growth prospects. However, investors need to step cautiously -- stocks in this phase of the game are tricky to value.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Coal Continues to Creak Despite current sentiment, long-term fundamentals still hold up at Arch Coal. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Working the Black Seam Profitably Peabody Coal is among the world's largest coal producers. It's no surprise to see it benefiting from a tight coal market. There could be some life left in this bull cycle yet.
The Motley Fool November 7, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Perini Builds Its Book Construction is a lumpy business, but Perini is looking at several flush years of business. While there may yet be room for builders to run, the easy money has already been pocketed and investors should tread carefully with stock selection.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Coal Burning Out? Foundation Coal lowers its guidance. But maybe coal stocks just have to rest a bit after a long run.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Perini Add More Stories to Its Stock Price? A robust backlog and stock price suggest the story is out on this engineering and construction firm.
The Motley Fool August 12, 2009 David Lee Smith	Are You Neglecting This Group's Potential? Houston-based McDermott International, Part of the engineering and construction sector, didn't shoot the lights out in the second quarter, but its backlog is strong, and it appears to have some positive opportunities ahead for it.
CFO April 1, 2006 Lori Calabro	Peabody Energy's Rick Navarre The CFO of the world's largest private-sector coal producer toils in an industry often perceived as unsafe, environmentally unfriendly, and a poor investment compared with alternative energy forms.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Coal'ed Comfort Coal may keep a lot of folks warm during the winter, but it's getting a decidedly chilly reception today. Pricing worries thump the whole sector.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2005 Robert Aronen	New Refineries? Not a Chance Hurricane Katrina hammered U.S. refineries -- but the odds of building new ones are slim. High fuel prices are here to stay for several years: It takes a long time to bring new refining capacity to market. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 27, 2007 Ron Vlieger	Will Coal Stay Hot? Coal prices, and coal stocks, have shot up this year. Will they remain stoked in 2008, or are they about to go cold?
The Motley Fool January 31, 2008 Toby Shute	Balk to the Future High energy costs are eating away at coal miner Peabody Energy's operating efficiency.
The Motley Fool October 2, 2008 Christopher Barker	Peabody Energy Has Foot in China's Door Roiled markets may be ignoring the fundamentals for coal.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2005 Bill Paul	Party On, King Coal Some coal companies look poised for sizable gains this year. Peabody Energy... Arch Coal... Consol Energy... Alliance Resource Partners... etc.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Happy Days for Joy Global High coal prices are leading to a revival in the mining equipment sector.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2009 David Lee Smith	Jacobs Engineers a Stellar Quarter Jacobs Engineering provides all manner of engineering, technical, professional, and construction services for a variety of customers. It has a balance sheet that you may have seen on the World's Strongest Men.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2008 Toby Shute	The Scoop on Shaw Group It looks like it will be a good year for the engineering and construction company; the contractor's first-quarter numbers and outlook for the rest of fiscal 2008 were both solid.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2008 David Lee Smith	Hail the King of Coal Amid exploding demand, Peabody Energy, the king of coal companies, leads the parade in the size of its earnings surprise and its upside potential.
The Motley Fool December 28, 2011 Aimee Duffy	U.S. Natural Gas Kills Coal An abundance of natural gas changes the game for coal players.
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The Motley Fool August 7, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	McDermott Can Build More Value Power projects are only beginning to hit the books at engineering companies like McDermott. Certainly the stock's move over the past couple of years from the dregs of infamy is an acknowledgement of this improved operating environment.
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Registered Rep. September 1, 2005 Erin Schulte	The Other Black Gold--Coal With the U.S. thirst for electricity showing no signs of slowing, with oil prices skyrocketing and, perhaps most importantly, with a coal-friendly administration firmly entrenched, the coal industry looks like it is on an extended winning streak. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Shaw Gets Stiffed While the basic building and investment trends in power generation, chemicals, and infrastructure remain positive, slow collections from the government aren't doing this company any favors. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Shaw Share Sale Sinks Stock The engineering and construction company's move to sell shares will firm up the balance sheet, but the market doesn't like the dilution.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Peabody's Money Pit Strong demand and low inventories have kept coal prices buoyant, allowing Peabody to rake in the cash. The stock has been red-hot.
Geotimes September 2006 Megan Sever	Coal's Staying Power Whatever technologies "win" as economies around the world continue to grow, and other energy source prices remain high, coal production, consumption and prices will all continue to rise, despite continuing concerns about pollution from coal-fired power plants.
The Motley Fool May 31, 2007 Toby Shute	Big Subsidies for Big Coal Given that it will likely cost far more than $200 billion to displace a mere 10% of oil demand with coal-to-liquids -- as estimated by the coal companies themselves! -- the public benefits of such an initiative are far from clear today.
The Motley Fool February 4, 2008 Will Frankenhoff	Add a Lump of Yanzhou Coal to Your Portfolio Despite a large run-up, Chinese coal company Yanzhou Coal Mining may still be a bargain.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Packaging Corp.: Handle With Care The midpoint of the paper cycle can be a dangerous place for inexperienced investors.
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