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The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Math Behind BJ Services The equation of higher energy prices plus higher drilling activity equals strong profit growth for the pressure pumper. Though stock price has probably outstripped long-term value, a hot market could continue to propel them further.
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The Motley Fool April 24, 2008 David Lee Smith	Two Different Directions From Oilfield Services Smith International and BJ Services came in from different directions.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2008 David Lee Smith	Halliburton's Profitable Eastern Tilt With its CEO ensconced in Dubai, Halliburton saw big growth there.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2010 David Lee Smith	Is Baker Hughes Ready to Cook? Like its oilfield services pals, Baker Hughes has given Fools reason to revisit the sector.
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The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Gas Pains at BJ Services Not all energy-services companies are created equal. Worries about the North American natural gas market seem to have taken their toll on the stock. Investors, don't mistake relative underpricing for real long-term opportunity.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2010 David Lee Smith	Oil Service Giants End With a Whimper Earnings from oilfield services were mixed, with Baker Hughes turning out a disappointing dish.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2007 Toby Shute	BJ Blames Canada A drawn-out spring thaw up north melts the oilfield service firm's margins. So long as Transocean, Rowan, and their ilk keep pushing the limits of offshore drilling, there is a strong niche for BJ Services to fill.
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The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 David Lee Smith	Weatherford Finds Its Passing Gear Drilling equipment and service provider Weatherford accelerated activities in international venues for a solid quarter.
The Motley Fool December 30, 2008 David Lee Smith	Is There Hope for Oilfield Services? This decimated group won't stay down for long.
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The Motley Fool October 21, 2008 David Lee Smith	The Sun Shines on Weatherford Weatherford, one of the larger members of the oilfield service space, turns in solid results that belie the drubbing the company has been handed by the market since mid-summer.
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The Motley Fool December 17, 2009 David Lee Smith	Pay Attention to Oilfield Services Oilfield services has been down in the dumps, but that could change.
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The Motley Fool August 21, 2007 David Lee Smith	Oilfield Services' Steady Flow Amid the market's frantic oscillations, energy services is displaying new-found stability.
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The Motley Fool January 22, 2008 David Lee Smith	An Energy Contract with a Message Halliburton's latest deal showcases the money to be made in oilfield services.
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