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		<title>(DOV) Dover Analyst Stays Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/26/dov-dover-analyst-stays-neutral-on-shares/96486</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Dover Corporation (DOV), which specializes in industrial products and manufacturing equipment in U.S. and has subsidiaries and affiliates in Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, China and the United Kingdom. Dover released its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 financial results on January 25, 2012. The company reported earnings of $1.07 per share, outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share. Results were 19% above the year-ago earnings. Total revenues were $2.0 billion, improving 15% year over year. Revenues were almost in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.01 billion. Dover expects to deliver earnings in the band of $4.70-$5.00 per share in 2012. The Zacks consensus Estimate is pegged at $4.87 per share. Dover continues its strategy of growing through acquisitions to ]]></description>
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		<title>(DOV) Dover Set to Acquire Maag Group</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/14/dov-dover-set-to-acquire-maag-group/91654</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Dover Corporation (DOV) announced its decision to acquire the Maag Group, the global leader in external gear pump technology and engineered solutions. The value of the transaction is undisclosed as yet. Maag Group will be incorporated in the Downers Grove of Pump Solutions Group (PSG) within the Fluid Solutions platform of Engineered Solution segment of Dover. Management expects this acquisition will help the company elevate the fluid position by increasing Pump Solution Group’s product portfolio and technology in the chemicals and petrochemicals market. The deal which is expected to be closed around the first quarter of 2012 will be dilutive to earnings per share of 2012 due to integration and acquisition related costs. With this acquisition, Dover will be able to expand its geographical footprints and serve a wider ]]></description>
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		<title>(SLB) Schlumberger Limited to Drill for Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex)</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/26/slb-schlumberger-limited-to-drill-for-petroleos-mexicanos-pemex/85781</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Houston, Texas-based Schlumberger Limited (SLB)’s local branch secured the right to drill a mature oil field offered by Mexico’s state oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) after the original winner – Mexican concern Administradora en Proyectos de Campos – failed to comply with the legal formalities of the contract and did not furnish the required financial backing for the project. The contract to extract oil from the Carrizo field was given to Schlumberger as it was the bidder with the second lowest bid in the public tender process held in August. Schlumberger will charge $9.40 per barrel of oil for the onshore field which is lower than Pemex ceiling price of $12.31. The terms of the original tender remains unchanged. The contract, which is Pemex’ one of the first incentive-based proposal ]]></description>
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		<title>(DOV) Dover Sells a Pair of Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/12/dov-dover-sells-a-pair-of-companies/82837</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dover Corporation (DOV) stated it has entered into an agreement to sell a couple of its operating companies belonging to the Industrial Products segment to International Equipment Solutions, LLC, an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP. The operating companies which are earmarked for sale are Rochester, Minnesota based cab equipment enclosures maker, Crenlo, LLC and Cedar Rapids, Iowa based Paladin Brands, North America&#8217;s largest independent manufacturer of attachment tools. The transaction is expected to close before the end of this month. The company decided to divest the units as they no longer featured in its long-term growth strategy.  During the second-quarter earnings release the company said it was evaluating the potential sale of certain companies within the Material Handling platform of its Industrial Products segment. The paring of non-core assets ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACIW) Company News for July 27, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/27/aciw-company-news-for-july-27-2011-corporate-summary/79975</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Ford (NYSE:F) reported Q2 EPS of $0.65, ex-items, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.60 per share. Revenues from the auto sector rose 16.3% year-over-year to $33.5 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $31.8 billion •    Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported Q2 EPS of $0.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $0.37. Net sales for the quarter increased 51% year over year to $9.91 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $9.37 billion •    Sanmina-SCI Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:SANM) share prices rocketed 21.37% after the electronics contract manufacturer posted its third-quarter earnings results which exceeded the Street&#8217;s expectations •    Analysts at Citi (NYSE:C) upgraded shares of optical networking equipment maker Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ:FNSR) from &#8220;Hold&#8221; rating to &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating •    U.S.-listed share prices of Chinese search engine Baidu.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) ]]></description>
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		<title>(DOV) Dover Completes Vienna Acquisition From NXP Semiconductors NV</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/06/dov-dover-completes-vienna-acquisition-from-nxp-semiconductors-nv/78470</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dover Corporation (DOV) completed the acquisition of Vienna, an Austria-based Sound Solutions business line of NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) for $855 million. The acquisition was initially slated to close by the end of the first quarter of 2011. However, it was delayed due to the request of additional briefings from the non-U.S. and non-EU governmental antitrust regulators. Sound Solutions is one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers of dynamic speakers and receivers for cell phones and other consumer electronics. It has manufacturing facilities in Vienna and Beijing. Sound Solutions will become a part of Knowles Electronics within Dover&#8217;s Electronic Technologies segment. Electronic Technologies manufactures advanced micro-component products for the hearing aid and consumer electronics industries, high frequency capacitors, microwave electro-magnetic switches, radio frequency and microwave filters, electromagnetic products, and frequency control/select ]]></description>
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		<title>(IMF) Stock Market News for June 22, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/imf-stock-market-news-for-june-22-2011-market-news/77054</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets ended in the green for the fourth consecutive day after Greece’s Prime Minister won a confidence vote which may help the nation avoid a sovereign debt default. While the technology and energy sectors chipped in to bolster the benchmarks, a smaller-than-expected decline in existing home sales also contributed to the upside movement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.9% and settled at 12,190.01. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) closed at 1295.52, after inching 1.3% higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.2% to finish at 2,687.26. The fear-gauge CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped 10% to settle near 18. On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), consolidated volumes were 3.6 billion shares and for every one stock that declined, six stocks advanced. After shedding their six-week losing ]]></description>
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		<title>(BP) BP Plc Secures $75 Million from Weatherford International</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/bp-bp-plc-secures-75-million-from-weatherford-international/77002</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BP Plc (BP &#8220;&#62; ) has rea ched an agreement with an affiliate of Weatherford International Ltd. (WFT) that settles all claims between the companies related to last year’s Macondo oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Per the deal, BP will indemnify Weatherford against all its liabilities or future claims related to the incident in return for $75 million. The fund from Weatherford will help the British company to cover all disaster-related claims, including environmental damage and economic losses. However, the agreement does not include any civil and criminal fines and penalties or attorneys&#8217; fees. Weatherford, which manufactured the float collar used in BP&#8217;s blown-out well, intends to cover the full cost of the settlement from insurance policies it had at the time of the incident. Payment from ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) Oil &amp; Gas Industry Outlook &#8211; May 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/18/vlo-oil-gas-industry-outlook-may-2011-industry-outlook/74275</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 18:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Crude Oil The improving economic scene –- both here in the U.S. as well as worldwide –- and the continued unrest in producing countries had been the main driver of the oil rally that saw the commodity zoom past the $110 per barrel level last month. However, apprehensions about soaring U.S. crude stocks – currently at their highest level in two years –- and worries that China’s tightening monetary policy in response to inflationary pressures may bring down its growth momentum, have been weighing on investor sentiment, weakening oil prices to less than $100 a barrel. But far too many factors weigh on oil prices – from OPEC decisions and geostrategic tensions to the value of the U.S. dollar and seasonal variables – to definitively size up each one ]]></description>
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		<title>(SLB) Schlumberger Limited Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/10/slb-schlumberger-limited-analyst-maintains-neutral-rating-on-shares/70939</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Schlumberger Limited (SLB). We prefer to remain on the sidelines mainly due to the anticipated short-term profit disruption from the political turbulence in the Middle East and Africa and weather-related hindrances in Australia. In the fourth quarter of 2010, the company substantially surpassed our estimates, mainly attributable to strong activity in the liquid rich plays in North America and overall improvement in Canada. Notably, it’s Oilfield Services revenue grew 16% year over year on an 84% revenue growth in North America. The improved performance was led by higher U.S. land activity as well as revenue growth in Canada that was partially offset by a slowdown in offshore activity, which affected Drilling &#38; Measurements services. The U.S. Gulf of Mexico revenue also showed a ]]></description>
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		<title>(HPQ) Stock Market News for April 7, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/07/hpq-stock-market-news-for-april-7-2011-market-news/70918</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[HAL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halliburton Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investors stayed away from making large bets as markets posted modest gains amidst low volumes. The technology sector was driven higher after Cisco’s chief executive said the company was implementing stricter methods to narrow its focus. Consequently, the broader market received an impetus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped 0.3% to close at 12,426.75, while both the Standard &#38; Poor 500 and Nasdaq climbed higher. The S&#38;P 500 was finally able to move above the 1,333 mark, gaining 0.2% to finish at 1,335.54. For the S&#38;P 500, the next target to overcome is the technical high of 1,344 which it achieved for the last time on June 2008. The tech laden Nasdaq gained 0.3% and ended at 2,799.82. On the New York Stock Exchange, consolidated volumes were at only ]]></description>
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		<title>(ADP) Stock Market News for April 4, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/04/adp-stock-market-news-for-april-4-2011-market-news/70604</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Express Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The unemployment rate declined to 8.8%, the lowest level in two years, according to a report by the Labor Department, painting a rosy picture of the economic recovery. Markets were also guided higher as Fed officials stated they would stick to their plans of providing economic stimulus. The Dow hit its highest point for 2011 during the day before retreating after oil prices hit a 30-month high. For the indices, the next frontier is the upcoming earnings seasons which will also significantly influence investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) touched 12,419.71, its highest intraday level since June 6, 2008 but finally closed at 12,376.72, gaining 0.5%. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 gained 0.5% and closed at 1,332.41. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.3% to finish off at 2,789.60. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CAM) Cameron International Expects Lower First Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/31/cam-cameron-international-expects-lower-first-quarter-earnings/70105</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oil and Gas Equipment and Services]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cameron International Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil drilling equipment maker, Cameron International Corp. (CAM) announced that it expects to record total charge of approximately 17 cents per share in the first quarter of 2011, bruised by the turmoil in the Middle East. Cost overruns associated with a subsea project delay in Nigeria is expected to adversely affect Cameron’s first quarter results by 15 cents per share, while the forgone accounts receivable for work done in Libya, owing to the U.S. government regulations, will impose a charge of 2 cents per share. In the fourth quarter earnings release, Cameron guided earnings per share between 63 cents and 66 cents for the first quarter and $2.65 and $2.75 for full-year 2011. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter 2011 earnings is pegged at 65 cents per share, ]]></description>
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		<title>(SLB) Schlumberger Limited Fears a Dull First Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/29/slb-schlumberger-limited-fears-a-dull-first-quarter/70175</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Schlumberger Limited (SLB) said that the political unrest in the Middle East and Africa, along with severe weather-related hindrances in Australia, will likely hurt its first quarter earnings of 2011. The company stated that political instability in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya has hit the company’s revenues hard. Disruptions in the Ivory Coast, Yemen, Bahrain, Oman and Algeria also had a minor impact on the company’s earnings. Consequently, these factors will likely affect the first quarter 2011 earnings by 8 cents to 10 cents per share. Additionally, weather-related impediments in Australia (flood issues in its eastern states and Cyclone Yasi in its northeastern coast) have upset the company’s operations. Although Egypt and Tunisia have resumed normal operations, the company expects continued disturbances in Yemen, Libya and Bahrain. Recently, Weatherford International Ltd. ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCE) Stock Market News for March 29, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/29/pce-stock-market-news-for-march-29-2011-market-news/70107</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/29/pce-stock-market-news-for-march-29-2011-market-news/70107#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Home Depot Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domestic economic data could not support the indices’ upward momentum on Monday as markets snapped back to red in the final minutes, hurt by cautious corporate guidance and geopolitical tensions. Consumer spending edged ahead while inflation soared to hit new highs post June 2009. Investors’ apprehension against betting big bucks was highlighted as volumes touched their lowest levels for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial average sank 0.2% and closed at 12,197.88. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 and Nasdaq shed 0.3% and 0.5% to finish the day at 1,310.19 and 2,730.68, respectively. Geopolitical concerns kept investors’ fears about volatility alive with only 5.9 billion shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the lowest volumes till date for 2011. On the NYSE, nine stocks declined for every six that advanced. ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Company News for March 17, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/18/aapl-company-news-for-march-17-2011-corporate-summary/68982</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT) shares dropped 2.79% to close at $19.88 after the company said disruptions in the Middle East and North Africa along with weather-related issues have forced it to cut Q1 earnings projections • Deutsche Bank upgraded BB&#38;T Corporation (NYSE:BBT) from “Hold” to “Buy” rating with a target price of $31 • Brokerage firm Robert W. Baird upgraded Kodiak Oil &#38; Gas Corp (AMEX:KOG) from “Neutral” to “Outperform” rating with a target price of $8 • UBS upgraded Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) from “Neutral” to “Buy” rating. However, Marathon Oil lost 0.49% or $0.24 to close at $48.73 • Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Liberty Global Inc (NASDAQ:LBTYA) from “Hold” to “Buy” rating • International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) slipped 3.79% to $153.0 after Sanford Bernstein downgraded the company from “Outperform” to “Market Perform” rating • FBR ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Stock Market News for March 3, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/aapl-stock-market-news-for-march-3-2011-market-news/67981</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surging oil prices could not stop indices from edging higher on Thursday, as investors drew strength from the positives in a report from the Federal Reserve. However, unrest in Libya intensified with fresh attacks being launched in the key oil terminal city of Brega. Oil service shares surged higher over bullish indications coming from the energy sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.1% and ended at 12,079.02. Eight out of 10 of the Standard &#38; Poor 500 sectors ended higher and the index gained 0.3% to close at 1,309.63. The Nasdaq finished at 2,748.07 after gaining 0.4%, helped by a broker upgrade of its semi-conductor sector. But trading volume was at 7.69 billion shares on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex and Nasdaq, lower than last ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Company News for March 03, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/aapl-company-news-for-march-03-2011-corporate-summary/67983</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• According to Bloomberg, Weatherford (NYSE:WFT) filed to delay its 10-K because of weak internal controls over reporting for income taxes. The company reported errors in its tax accounting and will need to adjust previously reported results • BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) reported Q4 EPS of $0.95, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.92 per share • JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) upgraded Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) saying an inventory correction was nearing its end and demand looks to be improving • On Wednesday, Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs took the stage in San Francisco to formally introduce the iPad 2 • McDermott International (NYSE:MDR) has entered into an agreement with the State Oil Co. of Azerbaijan to develop pipeline projects in the Caspian Sea • Joy Global Inc’s (NASDAQ:JOYG) first-quarter profit missed estimates after flooding in ]]></description>
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		<title>(GE) General Electric Moves Into The Oil Services Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/22/ge-general-electric-moves-into-the-oil-services-industry/67380</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Tuesday, February 22, 2011 General Electric (NYSE: GE)’s $228 billion market cap makes it the largest U.S. manufacturer, as measured by market capitalization. After its problems during the financial crisis, the conglomerate had to reshuffle its portfolio. GE sold off many of its entertainment assets, reduced its dependence on its financial arm and strengthened its position in industrial markets. Now GE is trying to strengthen its manufacturing operations by broadening its energy business. In the past, that particular arm was heavily dependent on U.S. turbine sales. But the company is now on a spending spree in the oil services. It started in October, when GE paid $3 billion for Dresser, which makes engines, pumps and valves for the oil and gas industry. Two months ]]></description>
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		<title>(DOV) Dover Buys NXP Semiconductors NV&#8217;s Sound Solution Business</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/27/dov-dover-buys-nxp-semiconductors-nvs-sound-solution-business/63547</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dover Corp. (DOV) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vienna, Austria-based Sound Solutions business line of NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) for $855 million. The acquisition is expected to close around the end of the first quarter of 2011 and will be slightly accretive to Dover’s earnings per share during the first full year of ownership. Sound Solutions is one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers of dynamic speakers and receivers for cell phones and other consumer electronics. It has manufacturing facilities in Vienna and Beijing. Annual revenue for Sound Solutions is anticipated to be approximately $330 million in 2010. Sound Solutions will become a part of Knowles Electronics within Dover&#8217;s Electronic Technologies segment. Electronic Technologies manufactures advanced micro-component products for the hearing aid and consumer electronics industries, high frequency capacitors, ]]></description>
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		<title>(WFT) Weatherford International Bests Earnings Estimate by a Penny</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/wft-weatherford-international-bests-earnings-estimate-by-a-penny/55686</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading oilfield services company Weatherford International Ltd. (WFT) reported better-than-expected third quarter 2010 adjusted earnings of 18 cents per share. The results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 17 cents and year-earlier profit of 9 cents. The improvement was mainly driven by continued strength in North America, which was offset by lackluster international results. Total revenue in the quarter increased 18% year over year to $2.5 billion, but was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.8 billion. An improving North American drilling scenario has been reflected in results of the industry players. Yesterday, Halliburton Company (HAL) also reported strong results driven by the strength and sustainability of the North American onshore activity level. Operational Performance North American revenues climbed 77% year over year to $1,099 million. Sequentially, revenue was up ]]></description>
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		<title>(SLB) Schlumberger Limited and Eurasia Drilling Form Drilling Coalition in Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/20/slb-schlumberger-limited-and-eurasia-drilling-form-drilling-coalition-in-russia/55234</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Schlumberger Limited (SLB) and Eurasia Drilling Co. (Russia’s major oil and gas driller) have joined hands for an asset swap deal and a strategic coalition in Russia. Under the terms of the deal, Schlumberger will sell all its drilling, sidetrack and workover rigs operating in West Siberiato Eurasia. On the other hand, Eurasia will offload its drilling services business, which includes support service for 80 rigs. Financials of this deal were not disclosed. With the uptrend in oil prices, Russian markets are drawing international attraction. While global oilfield service players are strengthening their footprints in these markets, Russian producers are also focusing on their exploration and production (E&#38;P) businesses by offloading service units. This deal follows Baker Hughes’ (BHI) acquisition of Siberia-based Oilpump Services in June this year and Weatherford’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(BP) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Requests Information From Natural Gas Firms</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/10/bp-u-s-environmental-protection-agency-requests-information-from-natural-gas-firms/51057</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has sought information from nine natural gas service companies about the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) – a method used to extract natural gas by blasting underground rock formations with a mixture of water, sand and chemicals. In the first-of-its-kind request, the federal regulator has formally asked the firms to provide a list of the chemicals they inject into natural gas wells. According to EPA, the details will be used for a study on potential threats of well fracking on drinking water. The Background The controversial technique, which is used for capturing natural gas from vast underground fields, has been hailed as a major breakthrough for U.S. energy supplies and has played a major role in boosting domestic natural gas reserves in ]]></description>
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		<title>(WFT) Weatherford International Misses Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/21/wft-weatherford-international-misses-expectations/34547</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weatherford International Ltd. (WFT), a leading oilfield services company, reported weaker-than-expected first quarter 2010 recurring earnings of 6 cents per share, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents and year-ago profit of 27 cents. Unlike Weatherford, sector leader Halliburton Company (HAL) recently posted first-quarter profit that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, primarily helped by strengthening activity in North America. Total revenue for the quarter rose 4% to $2.34 billion from $2.26 billion in the year-ago quarter. Of the total quarterly revenue, North America, Middle East/North Africa/Asia, Europe/West Africa/CIS and Latin America segments accounted for 38%, 24%, 20%, and 18%, respectively. North American revenue increased 6% year over year to $891 million. Sequentially, revenue was up 21%. The sequential improvement was driven by growth in all of the company’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(BP) BP Awarded Iraqi Drilling Contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/01/bp-bp-awarded-iraqi-drilling-contracts/32530</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the development of Iraq’s largest producing oil field, Rumaila, BP plc (BP) along with its partners has been awarded approximately $500 million drilling contracts. The drilling contractors are Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB) in partnership with the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company, China&#8217;s Daqing Oil Field Co. Ltd and Weatherford International Ltd. (WFT). Rumaila field is located in Southern Iraq, one of the world’s largest oilfields. In the last year, BP and China National Petroleum Corporation (“CNPC&#8221;) have signed a 20-year technical service contract with the Iraqi government to develop the Rumaila field. Apart from BP and CNPC, there is another player in the consortium &#8212; Iraq&#8217;s South Oil Company. Rumaila is currently producing at 1.07 million barrels of oil per day. The consortium plans to increase it to 1.23 million barrels ]]></description>
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		<title>(CVX) U.S. Oil Consumption Still Weak &#8211; Analyst Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/08/cvx-u-s-oil-consumption-still-weak-analyst-blog/27390</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise climb in crude stockpiles, while distillate supplies posted a smaller-than-expected draw. The agency’s bearish report further added that refiners continued to cut production, and are currently operating at their lowest rate in two decades. This has instilled renewed doubts about the health of the U.S. economy, and pulled down oil prices to a seven-week low of around $71 per barrel. The only saving grace came in the form of gasoline supplies, which defied market expectations and fell from the week-ago period. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected 2.3 million barrels jump in crude inventories for the week ending Jan 29, 2010, against expectations of a drop. The increase in crude stocks, the 3rd in the past ]]></description>
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		<title>(WFT) Weatherford International&#8217;s Earnings Report Badly Misses Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/26/wft-weatherford-internationals-earnings-report-badly-misses-expectations/26009</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weatherford International Ltd (WFT), a leading oilfield services company, reported a significantly weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2009 recurring earnings of 2 cents per diluted share, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents and year-ago earnings of 53 cents. Including one-time charges, the loss was 4 cents per share. Earnings for full year 2009 were 50 cents per share versus $2.00 in 2008. Unlike Weatherford, sector leaders Schlumberger Ltd (SLB) and Halliburton Company (HAL) both posted fourth-quarter profits that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates. This sharp quarterly decline in earnings was mainly due to a global slowdown in drilling activity. But the biggest culprit was the North American drilling scenario, which witnessed a 40% lower rig count than the year-earlier period. Total revenue for the quarter fell 8% to $2.43 billion ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Drilling Rig Count Climbs Again</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/25/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-count-climbs-again/25896</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country), reflecting intensified drilling activity by the producers in response to higher commodity prices. Rig count in the U.S. climbed to 1,282 for the week ended Jan. 22, 2010 (as clear from the first chart below from Baker Hughes). This is up by 34 from the previous week’s tally and represents the 13th gain in the past 14 weeks. The current nationwide rig count is 46% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). However, the combined oil and gas rig count is still down by 233 from the year-ago period. It rose to ]]></description>
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		<title>($BHI) Gas Rig Count Hits 10-Month High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/18/bhi-gas-rig-count-hits-10-month-high/25206</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to data from Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI), the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S. rose for the week ended Jan. 15, 2010, reflecting intensified drilling activity by the producers in response to higher commodity prices. As shown in the first chart below from Baker Hughes, rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. totaled 1,248 during the week. This is up by 28 from the previous week’s tally and represents the 12th gain in the past 13 weeks. The current nationwide rig count is 42% higher than the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). However, the combined oil and gas rig count is still down by 320 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year high ]]></description>
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		<title>($CVX) Crude Oil Dips on Inventory Jump</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced a larger-than-expected build in crude oil and gasoline stockpiles. The agency’s bearish report further added that distillate supplies increased unexpectedly despite cold weather conditions, fueling renewed concerns about weak demand in the U.S. The only saving grace came in the form of refinery run-rates, which increased from the previous week. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories rose by 3.7 million barrels for the week ending Jan. 8, much more than anticipated. The increase in crude stocks, the second in as many weeks, can be attributed to rising imports. This follows a 4-week trend of a steady decline in supplies, which slid by approximately 14 million barrels during the period, fueled by cold weather. At 331.0 million barrels, crude supplies ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) Weekly U.S. Drilling Rig Count Grows by 31</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/11/bhi-weekly-u-s-drilling-rig-count-grows-by-31/24652</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country), reflecting ramped-up drilling activity by producers in response to the recent optimism about an economic recovery and higher commodity prices. Rig count in the U.S. climbed to 1,220 for the week ended Jan. 8, 2010 (as clear from the first chart below from Baker Hughes). This is up by 31 from the previous week’s tally and represents the 11th gain in the past 12 weeks. The current nationwide rig count is 39% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). The natural gas rig count increased by 22 to 781, the 19th gain ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) Surprise Build in Crude Inventories Announced by U.S. Energy Department</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise build in crude and gasoline stockpiles. The agency’s bearish report further added that distillate supplies logged a narrower-than-expected decline, while refinery run-rates also decreased from the previous week. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected 1.3 million barrel rise in crude inventories for the week ending January 1, 2010 (against expectations of a drawdown), as refiner demand dropped. The rise in oil stocks snaps a 4-week trend of steady decline in supplies, which slid by approximately 14 million barrels during the period, fueled by cold weather. At 327.3 million barrels, crude supplies remain 1.9 million barrels above the year-earlier level and above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Drilling Rig Rig Count Jumps by 32</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/21/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-rig-count-jumps-by-32/23331</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to data from Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI), the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S. rose for the week ended Dec. 18, reflecting intensified drilling activity by the producers amid recent optimism about an economic recovery and higher prices relative to last year. As shown in the first chart below from Baker Hughes, rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. totaled 1,193 during the week. This is up by 32 from the previous week’s tally and represents the ninth successive weekly gain. The current nationwide rig count is 36% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). However, the combined oil and gas rig count is still down by 571 from the year-ago period. It ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Rig Count Grows by 20</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/14/bhi-u-s-oil-rig-count-grows-by-20/22773</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release on Friday, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported another rise in the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S., reflecting ramped-up drilling activity by the producers amid recent optimism about an economic recovery and higher prices relative to last year. Rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. climbed to 1,161 for the week ended Dec. 11 (as clear from the first chart below from Baker Hughes). This is up by 20 from the previous week’s tally and represents the eighth successive weekly gain. The current nationwide rig count is 33% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). However, the combined oil and gas rig count is still down by 629 from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) Oil Price Slides as Fuel Inventories Rise</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected decline in crude stockpiles. However, the report also showed a larger-than-anticipated buildup in gasoline and distillate inventories amid renewed concerns about weak demand in the U.S., thereby more than offsetting the positive impact. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories, following two weeks of increases, fell by 3.8 million barrels for the week ending December 4, against market expectations of a buildup. The primary reason for the surprise drop was a fall in crude oil imports and slightly stronger refiner demand. Current crude oil stocks, at 336.1 million barrels, are 4.8% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). The ]]></description>
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		<title>($BHI) U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Rig Growth Continues</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/07/bhi-u-s-oil-and-natural-gas-rig-growth-continues/22130</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to data from Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI), the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S. rose for the week ended Dec. 4, reflecting ramped-up drilling activity by the producers amid recent optimism about an economic recovery and higher prices relative to last year. As shown in the first chart below from Baker Hughes, rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. totaled 1,141 during the week. This is up by 4 from the previous week’s tally and represents the seventh successive weekly gain. The current nationwide rig count is 30% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). However, the combined oil and gas rig count is still down by 711 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) Higher Inventory Drags Down Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/03/bhi-higher-inventory-drags-down-oil/21839</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise buildup in crude stockpiles. The agency’s bearish report further added that gasoline supplies rose much more than analysts projected, while refinery rates remained at historically low levels. The only saving grace came in the form of distillates, whose stocks were down more than expected. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 2.1 million barrel rise in crude inventories for the week ending November 27, as against analyst expectations of a drawdown. The substantial increase in stockpiles can be attributed to curtailed refinery operations and improved domestic production, partially offset by reduction in crude oil imports. Current crude oil stocks, at 339.9 million barrels, are 6.1% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Drilling Rigs Increase for 6th Week</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/30/bhi-u-s-drilling-rigs-increase-for-6th-week/21557</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release on Friday, Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported another rise in the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S., reflecting ramped up activity by the producers in response to higher prices amid recent optimism about economic recovery. Rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. climbed to 1,137 for the week ended Nov. 25 (as clear from the first chart below from Baker Hughes). This is the highest in eight months and is up by 24 from the previous week’s tally. The current nationwide rig count is 30% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). The combined oil and gas rig count is down by 729 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year high in ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Mixed Signals in U.S. Oil Demand</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/28/sun-mixed-signals-in-u-s-oil-demand/21443</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected build in crude stockpiles, a surprise drop in distillates and improvement in refinery run-rates. However, this piece of positive data was somewhat tempered by reports of increases in gasoline supplies. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories rose by approximately 1.0 million barrels for the week ending November 20, lower than analysts&#8217; expectations. The modest increase can be attributed to the turnaround in imports and Gulf of Mexico output following disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Current crude oil stocks, at 337.8 million barrels, are 6.1% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). Supplies of gasoline rose by 1.0 ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Hits 8-Month High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/23/bhi-u-s-oil-and-gas-rig-count-hits-8-month-high/21096</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to data from Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI), the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S. rose for the week ended Nov. 20, reflecting ramped-up drilling activity by the producers amid recent optimism about economic recovery. As shown in the first chart below from Baker Hughes, rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. totaled 1,113 during the week. This is up by 12 from the previous week’s tally and represents the fifth successive weekly gain. The current nationwide rig count is 27% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). The combined oil and gas rig count is down by 828 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year high in 2008, peaking at 2,031 in the weeks ended ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) The Oil Industry: We’re a Few Months Away From $100 Oil, Here Are Three Ways to Profit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/14/eia-the-oil-industry-we%e2%80%99re-a-few-months-away-from-100-oil-here-are-three-ways-to-profit/20478</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Energy and Infrastructure Expert Friday, November 13, 2009: Issue #1137 It’s the oil industry’s version of War and Peace. I’ve spent this week poring over the 2009 volume of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook. All 698 pages of it. And what I’ve read so far sends shivers down my spine. Let’s start with the good news… Temporary Relief From Rising Oil Prices According to this year’s report, the recession and financial crisis gives us temporary relief from the fossil fuel demand and rising oil prices. Indeed, 2009 will be the first year since 1981 that global energy use will actually fall. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. From next year, fossil fuel use – and oil in particular – will ramp up again. ]]></description>
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		<title>(WFT) Weatherford International Ltd Profit Falls</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/20/wft-weatherford-international-ltd-profit-falls/18141</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early today, Weatherford International Ltd. (WFT) reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter 2009 recurring earnings of 13 cents per diluted share, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 13 cents and year-ago earnings of 55 cents. The year-over-year decrease primarily reflects the sharp drop in North American revenue on the back of 52% lower rig count. We have adjusted the reported earnings of 11 cents per share for one-time charges (mainly expenses associated with Weatherford’s withdrawal from some countries and severance costs related to restructuring activities) of 2 cents per share. Total revenue declined more than 15% year-over-year to $2.15 billion. Of this, North America, Middle East/North Africa/Asia, Latin America and Europe/West Africa/CIS segments accounted for 29%, 28%, 24% and 19%, respectively. North American revenue decreased 47% year-over-year to $620 million on the ]]></description>
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		<title>($BHI) Marginal Slip in Active U.S. Oil and Gas Drilling Rig Count</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/19/bhi-marginal-slip-in-active-u-s-oil-and-gas-drilling-rig-count/18107</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release on Friday, Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a slight dip in the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S., as producers restricted their drilling activities in response to the current supply overhang in the natural gas market. The number of units exploring and producing in the U.S. fell to 1,040 for the week ended October 16 (as clear from the first chart below from Baker Hughes). This is down by 1 from the previous week’s tally and is the first decline in 5 weeks. The combined oil and gas rig count is down by 936 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year high in 2008, peaking at 2,031 in the weeks ended August 29 and September 12. The number of ]]></description>
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		<title>(WFT) Weatherford International Ltd Grows Overseas</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/wft-weatherford-international-ltd-grows-overseas/17696</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the third quarter results, we are keeping our Neutral rating for Weatherford International Ltd (WFT) shares. This reflects the company’s sound position in the current tentative outlook for the North American market, given its growing presence in the relatively stable Eastern Hemisphere market. We particularly like the company’s international prospects. Growth would be driven by contract awards in key international markets such as Mexico, Algeria, Russia and the Middle East. We believe that the company will have significantly higher revenue and earnings from international operations compared to its peers over the next few years. Weatherford has been actively investing in its international growth program over the last few of years, with a spend of $2.3 billion last year and $1.6 billion in 2007. Given this major expansion effort, ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Energy Information Administration Reports Big Drop in Fuel Stocks</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/sun-energy-information-administration-reports-big-drop-in-fuel-stocks/17852</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a less-than-expected build in crude stockpiles. However, the headline news was centered on a sharp drop in gasoline stocks and refinery utilization that pushed oil prices to a fresh 2009 peak and lifted energy stocks. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration [EIA] reported a 400,000 barrels rise in crude inventories for the week ending October 9, much less than analyst expectations. The modest increase can be attributed to scaled back operations by the refiners (prompted by weak profit margins) even as imports fell. This follows last week’s report, which showed an unexpected rise in oil supply figures, against consensus forecast of a buildup. Current crude oil stocks, at 337.8 million barrels, are 9.6% above the year-earlier level and remain above the ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Rig Count Continues to Climb</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/12/bhi-u-s-rig-count-continues-to-climb/17416</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to data from Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI), the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S. rose for the week ended Oct. 9, reflecting ramped up drilling activity by the producers amid recent optimism about commodity price recovery. As shown in the first chart below from Baker Hughes, rigs exploring and producing in the U.S. totaled 1,041 during the week. This is up by 17 from the previous week’s tally and is 19% higher from the 2009 low of 876 (set in the week ended June 12). The combined oil and gas rig count is down by 949 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year high in 2008, peaking at 2,031 in the weeks ended Aug. 29 and Sept. 12. The number of natural ]]></description>
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		<title>(CVX) Oil Down as Petroleum Supplies Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/08/eia-oil-down-as-petroleum-supplies-rise/17177</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the federal government’s Energy Information Administration [EIA] reported an unexpected decline in crude stockpiles. However, the report also showed a larger-than-anticipated buildup in gasoline and distillate inventories, thereby offsetting the positive impact. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories fell by 1 million barrels for the week ending October 2, against market expectations of a buildup. The primary reason for the surprise drop was a fall in crude oil imports and stronger refiner demand. This is in contrast to the previous week’s report, when U.S. commercial crude oil stocks rose more than expected on slower demand. Current crude oil stocks, at 337.4 million barrels, are 11.5% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) Another Gain in U.S. Drilling Rig Count</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/06/bhi-another-gain-in-u-s-drilling-rig-count/16647</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release on Friday, Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported another rise in the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the U.S., as producers ramped up drilling activity in anticipation of better prices. The number of units exploring and producing in the U.S. climbed to 1,024 for the week ended Oct. 2 (as clear from the first chart below from Baker Hughes). This is the highest level since April, and is up by 7 from the previous week’s tally. The combined oil and gas rig count is down by 955 from the year-ago period. It rose to a 22-year high in 2008, peaking at 2,031 in the weeks ended Aug. 29 and Sept. 12. The number of natural gas rigs drilling in the U.S. increased by ]]></description>
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