Investing Topics: Oil Prices
Total SA: Affirming the Super Major Business Model
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 22, 2020
Total SA's (Paris: FP, NYSE: TOT) first-quarter results are a warning to those who would bet against the future of super majors. The environment is changing, but the business model is alive and well.
What’s Wrong with Pembina, and ONEOK and…
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 11, 2020
Despite the indiscriminate selling of the past few days, these two companies are well-positioned to weather this latest phase of the midstream stress test. Here's why.
Stay Vigilant, Focus on Value
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 7, 2015
The market’s attention has turned to the Federal Reserve once again. But savvy investors will focus on industry- and company-specific drivers to identify outperformers. We explore several key trends for essential-services investors.
Fourth-Quarter Results from Canada’s Energy Patch
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 22, 2015
Oil and gas producers worldwide have felt the sting from lower energy prices. Although much of the media attention has focused on the US companies spearheading the shale revolution, their counterparts north of the border arguably have taken a harder hit.
Third-Quarter Earnings Season Kicks Off
By
Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 24, 2014
Although falling crude-oil prices have dominated the financial headlines, third-quarter earnings season is under way.
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