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The Motley Fool January 25, 2007 Matthew Crews	BJ Services' Fizzled Quarter This oil services company had a slow start in 2007. Investors have to balance the company's short-term quarterly results with the long-term trend in prices.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2010 David Lee Smith	A Purchase Notwithstanding, Weatherford Was Solid The oilfield service company endured the drag of an acquisition, but its quarter was still good.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2010 David Lee Smith	Oil Service Giants End With a Whimper Earnings from oilfield services were mixed, with Baker Hughes turning out a disappointing dish.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2010 David Lee Smith	Is Baker Hughes Ready to Cook? Like its oilfield services pals, Baker Hughes has given Fools reason to revisit the sector.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2007 Toby Shute	BJ Blames Canada A drawn-out spring thaw up north melts the oilfield service firm's margins. So long as Transocean, Rowan, and their ilk keep pushing the limits of offshore drilling, there is a strong niche for BJ Services to fill.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Weatherford and the Lure of the East Demand for energy services is hot everywhere, but the East is a real opportunity. If you want to invest here, you'll have to accept the near-certainty of seeing 10%-20% swoons in the stock price that have little or nothing to do with the actual business.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2010 David Lee Smith	Stronger Oilfield Services Are Coming Weatherford International's results followed closely behind Halliburton's.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2009 David Lee Smith	Rig Count Chop Cuts Halliburton The North American rig count pushed Halliburton down to a sloppy quarter.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2008 David Lee Smith	Oilfield Services Results? Check! Energy's going strong in the U.S. and worldwide. With the international and domestic energy scenes both looking positive for the first time in ages, it's time to keep especially close tabs on the oilfield services group.
The Motley Fool January 21, 2011 David Lee Smith	Don't Ignore the Brightening Oilfield Services Picture Schlumberger's first-up numbers indicate we're in for a strong year for growth.
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The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Math Behind BJ Services The equation of higher energy prices plus higher drilling activity equals strong profit growth for the pressure pumper. Though stock price has probably outstripped long-term value, a hot market could continue to propel them further.
The Motley Fool April 22, 2008 David Lee Smith	Weatherford Weathers One-Time Distractions Take away the special items, and Weatherford International's quarterly results were solid.
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The Motley Fool October 19, 2009 David Lee Smith	Halliburton Leads Off and Smacks a Single Halliburton's third-quarter earnings didn't exactly shoot the lights out, but the results should make oilfield service investors sit up and take notice.
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The Motley Fool March 21, 2007 David Lee Smith	Halliburton's North American Blip The oilfield service giant took it on the chin for its announcement of lower-than-expected first quarter results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 22, 2008 David Lee Smith	An Energy Contract with a Message Halliburton's latest deal showcases the money to be made in oilfield services.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2008 David Lee Smith	Schlumberger Eyes Greater Growth Schlumberger has boosted the entire oilfield services sector.
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The Motley Fool October 22, 2008 David Lee Smith	Halliburton's Healthier Quarter The oil-services giant may have turned the corner.
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The Motley Fool April 26, 2007 David Lee Smith	Baker Hughes Bounces Back The oilfield service company has recorded a better-than-expected quarter. Investors, perhaps more importantly, it envisions a brightening future.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2011 David Lee Smith	Halliburton Shows the Way for Oilfield Services Despite the Gulf slowdown and rebellion elsewhere, Halliburton posts hot quarter.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Big Mess at BJ's A host of one-time items overwhelm BJ's results. Rumors of a buyout have been floating around for a while, but if a buyout is the primary investment thesis, investors should think twice at current prices.
The Motley Fool October 24, 2007 David Lee Smith	Weatherford's Quick Turnaround After a weak June quarter, oilfield service company Weatherford rode improvements in Canada to a solid September quarter.
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The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Gas Pains at BJ Services Not all energy-services companies are created equal. Worries about the North American natural gas market seem to have taken their toll on the stock. Investors, don't mistake relative underpricing for real long-term opportunity.
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The Motley Fool October 22, 2007 David Lee Smith	A Punishing Start for Energy Despite beating expectations, Schlumberger gets knocked around by the market. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2011 David Lee Smith	North America Gives Baker Hughes a Four-Bagger Land-based drilling keeps the motors running.
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The Motley Fool July 18, 2008 David Lee Smith	Schlumberger: Stronger for Longer The energy services company built on global demand to top quarterly expectations.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2009 David Lee Smith	Oilfield Services: Climb on for a Long Ride As production slows and projects are canceled, watch this sector.
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The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	BJ's Growth Impresses BJ's turns in a strong quarter of earnings to go with its solid balance sheet. At $29 per share, the company offers an attractive value on the surface.