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Does Precision Drilling Belong In Your Portfolio? (Part II)

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:36:00 GMT

Here in Part II we will analyze the not so great part of Precision's business, the part that has driven its stock price down nearly 90%.[More...]

Does Precision Drilling Belong To Your Portfolio? (Part I)

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Precision Drilling (PDS) has been on a tear recently. Unfortunately, it's downward sloping going from a multiple billion dollar company to one with a market cap of barely $350 million. But is it a bargain?[More...]

The Invaluable Follies Of 2008

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:23:00 GMT

Painful as it was, 2008 was an invaluable learning experience. That may be a gross understatement. The investment turbulence of 2008 may have been a formative experience — one of those events that truly molds people and perspectives for a lifetime. That I managed to only lose -15% vs. a 39% drop in the S&P (...)[More...]

Grey Wolf Is Sent To The Doghouse

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Last night, Grey Wolf (GW) announced that the number of its shareholders electing to be paid in cash (rather than Precision Drilling Trust shares) has “substantially exceeded” the amount of cash available for cash elections. Razor’s Edge readers will recall our August 25th, 2008 article (Grey Wolf Shareholders Should Hold Out for Better Offer!) which laid out the case for shareholders to reject the PDS offer based upon valuations. [More...]

Bearish Short-Term Outlook For Oil Stocks

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:45:00 GMT

Highlighted stocks include: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC), BJ Services Company (BJS), Dril-Quip, Inc. (DRQ), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Precision Drilling Trust (PDS) OPEC Cutting Production [More...]

Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report (11-17-08 to 11-21-2008)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:54:00 GMT

NDS Group plc (NNDS) - News Corporation (NWS) : The European Commission officially started its review of this transaction yesterday, November 20. The EC has established a provisional review deadline of January 6, 2009 for this case (M.5274).[More...]

Grey Wolf a Buy on Merger - Analyst Blog

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:41:00 GMT

Grey Wolf (GW) reported solid third quarter results on the back of still-strong dayrates and the highest number of average rig count in its history. The company averaged 112 operational rigs during the quarter, up from 105 rigs in the previous quarter. Importantly, the pending merger with Precision Drilling Trust (PDS) remains on track. The combined entity, to be called Precision Drilling, will be a North American land drilling powerhouse with 371 rigs. We have lowered our estimates to reflect the expected soft demand outlook for onshore activities in the current low commodity-price environment. Our new 2008 and 2009 EPS estimates are $0.64 and $0.69, down from[More...]

Earnings Preview & Review: LLL, AMTD, RSH, PDS, POT, NYT, HOT, BG, BDK, RX, DO, LLY, RTN

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Some of the market movers are likely to turn Wall Street volatile with mixed earnings reports as the companies emerge from the financial crisis in September and 16-month long credit crunch.[More...]

Worst Performers Over Last Quarter

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:14:00 GMT

And here is the list of worst perfomers... keep in mind this is over a 90 day period. I show 136 stocks that lost at least 45% in the previous quarter. Very bad. The list is obvious - anything global growth, commodity related or the "dead" financial types.CriteriaMarket capitalization $1.25B+Average trading volume 100K+Stock price $0+Return this month -45%+Green names we own, blue names we have owned in the past or discussed in the blog. In orange I listed names we owned at some point during the quarter.[More...]

A Smart Acquisition in the Energy Services Sector and Good Income Too!

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:31:00 GMT

If you're like me, you appreciate a smart acquisition by a publicly-traded company. I like the oil services sector a lot, and I especially like the ones that pay fat dividends to shareholders.[More...]

Movers: AIG, Lehman, Healthways, LDK Solar, Noven Pharma

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Fitch Ratings has placed its ratings of American International Group (AIG) and its insurance and financial services subsidiaries on Rating Watch Negative.
Previously, Fitch had a Negative Rating Outlook on AIG and the majority of its insurance-related subsidiaries rated by Fitch, and a Stable Rating Outlook on AIG's financial services subsidiaries, including AIG Capital Corp. [AIGCC], International Lease Finance Corp. [ILFC], and American General Finance Inc. [AGF].
Also, Credit Suisse lowers third quarter estimate, cuts target, rates AIG neutral.

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(OTCBB: RYQG) Announces Completion of Its Second Well

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:45:00 GMT

Royal Quantum Group, Inc. (OTCBB: RYQG) announced yesterday that they have completed drilling on their Bond #1-18.
Royal Quantum Group has also announced recently the completion of its first completed well, Gleason #4-16 Well, also located in the Nemaha Ridge in Oklahoma.
For more information, please visit www.royalquantum.com

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RidgewaterEquity.com Free Fundamental Sector & Market Research on BA, L, PDS, STP, CTV and MTU

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:00 GMT

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BenchmarkJournal.Com Free Analyst Review for CBE, RCL, STT, PDS, MUR and PCU

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Benchmark Journal brings independent company and sector research together, utilizing top financial advisors and investment tactics to provide you with a clear picture of investment opportunities.
Today we began research on Cooper Industries Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL), State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT), Precision Drilling Trust (NYSE: PDS), Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) and Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE: PCU).
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Precision Drilling Trust to Present at the EnerCom, Inc. 14th Oil & Gas Conference in Denver, Colorado

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:00:00 GMT

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- -- 08/04/09 -- Precision Drilling Trust will be presenting at the EnerCom, Inc. 14th Oil & Gas Conference, which is taking place August 9 - 13, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Kevin Neveu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Precision Drilling Corporation, is scheduled to present at 12:05 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, August 13, 2009.[More...]

EnerCom, Inc. Announces Presenting Companies for The Oil & Gas Conference(R) August 9-13, 2009

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:45:00 GMT

DENVER, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom, Inc., today announced the lineup and schedule for The Oil & Gas Conference(R), www.theoilandgasconference.com on August 9-13, 2009 in Denver.
This premier forum offers institutional investors, energy research analysts, retail brokers, investment bankers and energy industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet and discuss important topics concerning the global oil and gas industry over five days.
The schedule of presenting companies at the Conference can be found at http://theoilandgasconference.com/presenting_companies.shtml.

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EnerCom, Inc. Announces Presenting Companies for The Oil & Gas Conference(R) August 9-13, 2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:56:00 GMT

EnerCom, Inc., today announced the lineup and schedule for The Oil & Gas Conference, www.theoilandgasconference.com on August 9-13, 2009 in Denver. In its 14th year, the Conference is the oldest and largest energy investment conference hosted in Denver, showcasing more than 80 companies with a combined enterprise value of more than $750 billion. This premier forum offers institutional investors, energy research analysts, retail brokers, investment bankers and energy industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet and discuss important topics concerning the global oil and gas industry over five days. Participating industry leaders and key senior management from micro-cap to billion-dollar-plus companies in the global energy exploration, production and service sectors will discuss their future plans, growth opportunities and industry trends. The schedule of presenting companies at the Conference can be found at http://theoilandgasconference.com/presenting_companies.shtml.[More...]

EnerCom, Inc. Announces Presenting Companies for The Oil & Gas Conference(R) August 9-13, 2009

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:46:00 GMT

DENVER, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom, Inc., today announced the lineup and schedule for The Oil & Gas Conference(R), www.theoilandgasconference.com on August 9-13, 2009 in Denver.
This premier forum offers institutional investors, energy research analysts, retail brokers, investment bankers and energy industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet and discuss important topics concerning the global oil and gas industry over five days.
The schedule of presenting companies at the Conference can be found at http://theoilandgasconference.com/presenting_companies.shtml.

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Precision Drilling Trust Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:56:00 GMT

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- -- 07/22/09 --[More...]

BenchmarkJournal.Com Free Analyst Review for NGD, PDS, RF, NSR, TEN and VOD

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Benchmark Journal brings independent company and sector research together, utilizing top financial advisors and investment tactics to provide you with a clear picture of investment opportunities.
Today we began research on New Gold Inc. (NYSE: NGD), Precision Drilling Trust (NYSE: PDS), Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF), NeuStar Inc. (NYSE: NSR), Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) and Vodafone Group plc (NYSE: VOD).
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EnerCom, Inc. To Host The Oil & Gas Conference(R) August 9-13, 2009

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:49:00 GMT

DENVER, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EnerCom, Inc. will host The Oil & Gas Conference(R), www.theoilandgasconference.com on August 9-13, 2009 in Denver.
This premier forum offers institutional investors, energy research analysts, retail brokers, investment bankers and energy industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet and discuss important topics concerning the global oil and gas industry over five days.
The schedule of presenting companies at the Conference can be found at http:// theoilandgasconference.com/presenting_companies.shtml.

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