Jeannie Stell, financial editor, relates news and gossip on energy-industry transactions and matters affecting deal decision-making.
Friday, February 6th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off
"The U.S. land rig count may bottom in April," says Mark Urness of Calyon Securities. "During major cyclical downturns, the rig count has usually bottomed in the month of April ... Read more..Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off
Devon Energy Corp. today reported a net loss of $2.1 billion, or $4.85 per common share ($4.85 per diluted common share), for the year ended December 31, 2008. Increased natural ... Read more..Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off
More weakness may be ahead for crude oil prices. The likely second quarter oil price trough may fall as low as $25 per barrel, says Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. ... Read more..Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off
The Federal Open Market Committee held the funds rate in its 0% to 0.25% range at its January meeting and "most of the words were the same as in the ... Read more..