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BusinessWeek May 15, 2006 Stanley Reed	Why You Should Worry About Big Oil Beyond the fat profits, the oil giants are surprisingly vulnerable worldwide. That's bad news for business - and consumers.
The Motley Fool July 3, 2007 Rich Duprey	Saying No to Hugo Two oil giants refuse to become minor partners as Venezuela's Chavez seizes assets. When a government privatizes an industry, it's usually a good time to get in on the investment.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2004 W.D. Crotty	3 Values in Oil These three oil stocks appear to be relatively attractively valued.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Ciao Bella, Eni Italian energy company Eni might not be the best-run oil company in the world, but it doesn't really seem to get its due. Of course, that might be good news for investors still wanting to add some exposure to oil and gas but afraid of paying too much.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Losing the Shell Game Whoops, looks like Shell miscounted. The world's second-largest oil company, Royal Dutch/Shell cut its reported proven reserves of crude and natural gas by close to 3.9 billion barrels, correcting a reporting error that began as early as 1996.
The Motley Fool May 19, 2004 Mark Mahorney	Boots & Coots: Oil Price Benefit? With oil more than $40 a barrel, this company could be a good investment. In addition to capping out-of-control oil fires, the company offers a whole host of preventative and risk management services.
The Motley Fool January 16, 2008 David Lee Smith	The Kazakhs' Crush on Eni It appears that yet another muscular government, that of Kazakhstan, is having its way with Western oil companies.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2005 Robert Aronen	Is Oil Nearing Its Peak? According to the peak oil theory, today's gas prices may seem like bargains in the future. Though challenging, investing in oil looks like a good bet.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2007 David Lee Smith	Drilling in the Heart of Darkness Large oil companies need to range widely, often into hostile locations, in the quest for oil and gas reserves. What is the message here for savvy investors?
Geotimes July 2005 Hirsch et al.	Peaking of World Oil Production: Is the Wolf Near? We are finding less and less oil in spite of vigorous efforts, suggesting that nature may not have much more to provide. As such, many credible analysts have recently become much more pessimistic about the possibility of finding the huge new reserves needed to meet growing world demand.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2004 Glen Trematore	An Oily Opportunity Can't choose from among the oil companies? Then choose a bunch through Oil Service Holders.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2006 Rich Smith	BP Wants to Share Growth may be harder to come by, but management is committed to returning funds to shareholders.
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The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	ExxonMobil Floats On The oil giant needs to work on production, but it's a cash flow giant nonetheless. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 27, 2007 David Lee Smith	Eni Getting a Cease-Fire? The group developing a big Kazakhstan field may finally be reaching an accord with the irate state.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2008 David Lee Smith	Big Oil on the Grill The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming questions executives of oil companies.
BusinessWeek June 21, 2004 Coy et al.	Why Isn't Big Oil Drilling More? One would expect oil companies to be pumping more oil from existing wells, drilling new wells in current fields, and boosting exploration budgets, yet despite the recent runup in prices, the oil industry is slow to pick up the pace.
BusinessWeek March 26, 2007 Stanley Reed	Going For A Gusher In Libya Italy's ENI is beating out giants like BP and ExxonMobil, partly because it never left.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2006 Glen Kenney	ExxonMobil's $400 Million Insult: Part 2 Oil companies are presently making a lot of money. They make it by pennies per gallon from refining, and only a little more from production. Oil prices are set by global supply and demand, and they will continue to rise as long as demand keeps increasing.
The Motley Fool August 8, 2007 David Lee Smith	Chevron's New China Syndrome It appears that the second-biggest U.S. oil company may be plying its trade in China. What does all this mean for smart investors?
The Motley Fool September 18, 2007 Rich Smith	On Goldman and Black Gold Goldman Sachs kicked off the trading week with a bang, laying the groundwork for a surge in oil stocks as it trumpeted a prediction of $85-per-barrel oil by year-end, rising to $95 a barrel in 2008. To which investors reply: bunk.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Eni Meeny Miney Mo Italy's Eni is one of the few major oil companies with improving reserves and production. It makes an interesting opportunity for investors.
BusinessWeek March 14, 2005 Peter Coy	Oil Stocks: Only Patient Investors Need Apply Inventories are up, and prices are likely to fall -- not a recipe for quick profits.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Rich Smith	$50 Oil Forever? Not quite. History and the markets cast doubt on government projections. Does the Department of Energy know what it's talking about when predicting oil prices? History, and the stock market, both answer "no."
The Motley Fool May 15, 2007 David Lee Smith	A Manhattan Project for Energy, Part 1 A worldwide energy crisis is staring us in the face, and inaction is not an option. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 Jack Uldrich	Big Oil Goes Small A $21 million investment in nanotechnology by the Advanced Energy Consortium could pay big dividends in increased oil and gas production.
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The Motley Fool September 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Saudi Oil: A Slippery Future? Saudi Arabia's oil minister makes several reassuring comments, but can we rely on them? With so much of an important resource concentrated in one place, we'll likely see plenty of nervousness and volatility for years to come.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2005 Robert Aronen	Big Oil Takes the Stand The Senate is grilling oil executives about high prices. Will it help? Dream on.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2007 Matthew Crews	Cheaper Oil Drains ConocoPhillips Are lower oil prices and falling earnings this company's biggest issue? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2008 David Lee Smith	It's Official: BP Means Better Production London-based BP has raised its quarterly profits, and not just by a little bit.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Not a Total Success Total SA remains a quality investment idea in the energy space, but investors should be aware that the company will be taking on risk to hit its targets.
BusinessWeek August 14, 2006 Christopher Palmeri	Striking It Rich In Africa Africa now accounts for 30% of ExxonMobil's output
The Motley Fool February 4, 2008 Philip Durell	Best International Stock: Canadian Natural Resources A quick profile of oil and gas producer Canadian Natural Resources.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Does ExxonMobil Mark the Spot? Big Oil doesn't get any bigger than this. If you really have to own a big domestic oil company, ExxonMobil is an OK choice. It's a little undervalued, pays out ample cash to its shareholders, and has a pretty good outlook for maintaining/increasing production.
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The Motley Fool June 19, 2007 David Lee Smith	Iraq: Stuck in the Middle with You The news from Iraq overlooks that nation's importance in global energy. Given the trends, investors would be wise to include major, geographically diverse oil producers in their portfolios.
The Motley Fool February 15, 2008 David Lee Smith	Total: Totally Intriguing With improved upstream and downstream results, Total may lead the pack of integrated oil companies.
The Motley Fool June 3, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	CITGO's No-No? Will the Venezuelan government give CITGO an unfair competitive advantage?
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The Motley Fool May 4, 2007 David Lee Smith	A Royal Dutch Investment Firm While not spectacular, Royal Dutch Shell's first-quarter results potentially set the stage for a strong year. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Strong Prices, Strong Profits at Occidental Soaring oil prices lead to soaring profits for this oil and gas producer. Should energy prices continue to creep higher and new production come online as expected, the stock could still have some room left for investors.
The Motley Fool September 11, 2006 Robert Aronen	Oil Again on Center Stage The international economic and political response to the attacks of Sept. 11 put oil front and center. Investors, what now?
BusinessWeek October 25, 2004	A Big Tax Hike On Oil Majors In Venezuela Venezuela's mercurial President, Hugo Chavez, took foreign oil companies by surprise on Oct. 10 by decreeing a tax hike from 1% to 16.7% on heavy crude oil projects in the Orinoco Belt.
The Motley Fool June 17, 2004 Salim Haji	Suncor Shines On As oil prices remain high, Suncor sees continued rapidly growing production while maintaining high profitability. Suncor's core business model is based on mining oil sands in Alberta, Canada.
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