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Global Hunter Sees Noble Catching Fast Money Following Transocean's Dip on Friday

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:59 -0400

Global Hunter's Brian Uhlmer issued a note early Monday suggesting the fast money may shift from Transocean (NYSE: RIG) to Noble Corp. (NYSE: NE) in the wake of a 1.3 percent decline on Friday. Traders attributed the move lower in Transocean to shareholders rejection of Carl

Icahn Wins One, Loses One at Transocean Shareholder Meeting

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:12:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Activist investor Carl Icahn had proposed that the world's largest offshore drilling firm, Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG), pay shareholders a one-time dividend of $4 a share and to replace 3 board members with a slate of candidates Icahn supported. ... Read more

Energy stocks inch lower, Hess among top losers

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:29 -0400

Energy stocks edge lower, with Hess Corp. among the top decliners as it ends a proxy fight with activist shareholder Elliott Management.

Summary of 13F from Tepper's Appaloosa

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:09:18 -0400

Tepper's Appaloosa Management releases 13F:

David Tepper's Appaloosa Management released its 13F earlier and saw a slight increase in its value from $4.61billion to $4.71 billion.

(All units are in millions of shares)

Raised:

• Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) from 3.42 to 3.62 • Celanese (NYSE: CE) from 0.65 to 1.05 • Ford

Natural Gas Rig Count at New 18-Yr Low – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:50:01 -0400

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported that the number of natural gas rigs searching for oil and gas in the country is at their lowest level since Jun 16,1995.

Transocean Cuts 2013 Capex Guidance – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:01 -0400

Transocean Ltd. has reduced its capital expenditure for the year 2013 to $2.4 billion from $3 billion previously

Carl Icahn Issues Letter, Says Ethos Recommends His Slate for Transocean Board, Urges Holders to Propose Raised Dividend to $4/Share

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:13:09 -0400

Carl C. Icahn today delivered the following open letter to shareholders of Transocean Ltd. Dear Fellow Transocean (NYSE: RIG) Shareholders:

Today, after facing strong shareholder dissent, and in what appears to be a last ditch effort to preserve his reelection, Mike Talbert has promised shareholders that if elected, he will shortly resign. We find

Energy stocks fall; coal miners are worst hit

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:18:28 -0400

Energy stocks are lower, with coal miners Consol Energy and Peabody Energy among the worst hit. Hess gains ahead of the week’s shareholder meeting.

Closing Bell for Thursday on Wall Street: Lower Opening and Close Despite Jobs Report

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened slightly lower this morning after the Bank of England left its key interest rate and asset purchase program unchanged (more coverage here). In Asia, China's consumer price index rose 2.4% year-over-year and 0.2% in the last ... Read more

Natural Gas Rig Count at 18-Yr Low – Analyst Blog

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:20:01 -0400

Number of rigs searching for natural gas in U.S. was down by 12 from the previous week to 354, the lowest level since Jun 1995.

Earnings Preview: Crude Oil and Transocean Rally Ahead of Quarterly Results

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

Analysts have been lowering estimates for Transocean despite a 9% rally since April 8, but major earnings per share growth is still expected.

Closing Bell for Wednesday on Wall Street: Markets Open Lower, Stock Prices Rise All Day

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:05:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened lower this morning on relatively little economic data. In Europe, Germany reported that industrial production rose 1.2%, while a house price index in the U.K.rose 1.1% month-over-month. In Asia, China reported a ... Read more

Transocean LTD (RIG) Option Players Predict Post-Earnings Upside

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:49:00 -0400

Offshore drilling concern Transocean LTD (NYSE:RIG) is scheduled to step into the earnings spotlight after the close, and options traders are betting bullishly on the stock...(Read More)

Earnings Preview: Crude Oil And Transocean (RIG) Rally Ahead Of Quarterly Results

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:06 -0400

The bulls are still in the drivers seat on Wall Street as stimulus hopes on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are keeping confidence levels elevated despite lackluster fundamental data. The latest monthly employment report at home managed to beat expectations, and the data revealed that the labor market recovery is still sluggish at best; nonetheless, stocks are still charging higher as investors have embraced the latest round of interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and the Reserve Bank of Australia [for more news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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US Stock Futures Slightly Higher Ahead Of Earnings

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:06:55 -0400

US stock futures are slightly higher this morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 8 points to 14,991.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 0.30 points to 1,620.90. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1.75 points to 2,948.25.

US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging

AOL, Tesla are Wednesday’s stocks to watch

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:30:57 -0400

AOL, Tesla, Groupon and News Corp. are on tap to report quarterly results on Wednesday.

Earnings Scheduled For May 8, 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:53:20 -0400

AOL (NYSE: AOL) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $537.15 million.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $1.61 billion.

The Wendy's Company (NYSE: WEN) is

Stock Upgrades: No Need for Intel to Have a Chip on Its Shoulder

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:26:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

UPDATE: ISI Group Upgrades Transocean to Strong Buy on Significant Upside

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:13:37 -0400

In a report published Monday, ISI Group analyst Judson E. Bailey upgraded the rating on Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) from Buy to Strong Buy, and raised the price target from $60.00 to $66.00.

In the report, Bailey noted, “Although most of the debate around RIG seems to be whether

Earnings Expectations for the Week of May 6

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:33:56 -0400

Many of the S&P 500 have already reported their first-quarter results, but this week will bring plenty more earnings reports.

Highlights will include earnings from Walt Disney and News Corp., Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Whole Foods Market, Anadarko Petroleum and First Solar, as well as AOL and Priceline.com.

Here is

The Week Ahead: Host of Earnings on Tap; Investors Watching Anadarko, Activision, and Whole Foods

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:43:08 -0400

The upcoming trading week will see a host of companies releasing their quarterly results as earnings season continues in high gear.

Investors will also be focused on key economic data set to be released throughout the week, although the docket is quite light. Among the most important domestic economic reports will

Transocean Issues Update on Cost-Reduction Initiative

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:32:43 -0400

Concurrent with Transocean Ltd's. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) divestiture of 38 low-specification rigs in the fourth quarter of 2012, the company commenced an organizational efficiency initiative. This initiative is intended to align the company's shore-based support infrastructure with the post-divestiture size, composition and geographic location of its fleet and represents an initial phase

Transocean Board Recommends Holders Vote for $2.24/Share Dividend, Company's Board Nominees

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:49:56 -0400

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today published a letter urgently reminding its shareholders to protect their investment in Transocean from Carl Icahn's agenda by voting the company's WHITE proxy card in advance of the 2013 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). The AGM will be held at 5 p.m. CEST, on May 17, 2013,

Icahn Sends Another Open Letter to Transocean Holders

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:43:49 -0400

Carl C. Icahn today delivered the following open letter to shareholders of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG).

Dear Fellow Transocean Shareholders:

Over the past several weeks Transocean has repeatedly made statements that we do not believe reflect the facts. They have repeatedly stated that the Company outperformed its peer group and when they finally

The Battle Over Capital Allocation at Transocean

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Transocean faces some interesting dividend and director proposals at its May meeting.

Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, XME, XLE, BTK, AMGN, BIIB, GILD, REGN, GILD, RIG, SLB, APC, OXY, EOG, CLF, WLT

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:26:47 -0400

Last weekend, in my Market Forecat, I said, "This market will need some strong earnings report to bounce back up. SPX 1570 could now become a resistance. The market will need to clear above 1580 to resume its bullish trend. On the downside, if 1540 does not hold, the next support is at 1520. Techs [...]

Icahn Issues Letter to Transocean Holders Following Co. Comment on ISS Report

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:40:11 -0400

CARL C. ICAHN ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO TRANSOCEAN SHAREHOLDERS ISS Supports Alapont and Merksamer; Against Talbert and Sprague New York, New York, April 25, 2013: Carl C. Icahn today delivered the following open letter to shareholders of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG). Dear Fellow Transocean Shareholders: ISS

Transocean Launches Twitter Handle to Foster Shareholder Interaction

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:38:29 -0400

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today released videos from Chairman of the Board of Directors, J. Michael Talbert; Director and Corporate Governance Chair, Martin McNamara; President and Chief Executive Officer, Steven Newman; and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Esa Ikäheimonen, on its recently launched website www.transoceanvalue.com. Transocean and its Board of Directors

(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Jumps by 33

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:29:27 -0400

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a...

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(RIG) Transocean Updates Fleet Summary

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:14:04 -0400

Offshore drilling giant, Transocean Ltd. (RIG) recently issued a Fleet Update Summary for the...

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Energy stocks rise, Halliburton top gainer

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:08:10 -0400

Energy stocks gain Monday, with Halliburton leading the way as the oil-field services company says it is close to a resolution in litigation involving Deepwater Horizon disaster

Transocean Updates Fleet Summary – Analyst Blog

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:00:01 -0400

Transocean Ltd. recently issued a Fleet Update Summary for the period commencing Mar 14, 2013 to date.

Icahn Issues Open Letter to Transocean Holders, Urges Holders to Vote for Dividend Increase

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:04:23 -0400

Carl C. Icahn today delivered the following open letter to shareholders of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG).

Dear Fellow Transocean Shareholders:

THE 2013 TRANSOCEAN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 17, 2013. MY AFFILIATES AND I OWN APPROXIMATELY 5.59% OF THE SHARES OF TRANSOCEAN.

WE URGE SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE AT THE 2013

U.S. Rig Count Jumps by 33 – Analyst Blog

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:10:01 -0400

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported a rise in the U.S. rig count.

(BHI) A New Low for Natural Gas Rig Count

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:48:30 -0400

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a...

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A New Low for Natural Gas Rig Count – Analyst Blog

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:00:01 -0400

Number of rigs searching for natural gas in U.S. was down by 14 from the previous week to 375, the lowest level since May 1999.

Hot Option Plays: Tech Showing Biggest Weakness Midday

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:17:52 -0400

Midday 04-05-2013 Stock market averages fell on disappointing jobs numbers Friday morning. The Labor Department reports that the economy added 88,000 jobs for March. Economists were looking for 190,000. The poor number marks three days of grim employment numbers after ADP said the economy created 158,000 jobs for March on Wednesday and a report out [...]

(RIG) Transocean Updates Fleet Summary

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:33:26 -0400

Offshore drilling giant Transocean Ltd. (RIG) recently issued a Fleet Update Summary for the period...

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Transocean Mails Proxy Materials with Board Letter to Shareholders Recommending Approval of $2.24/Share Dividend

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:59:06 -0400

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today announced that it has commenced the mailing of proxy materials, including a WHITE proxy card and a letter from the Board of Directors, to the company's shareholders of record in advance of the company's 2013 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), which will

Oil Rig Count Jumps by 30 – Analyst Blog

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:20:01 -0400

Number of rigs searching for oil in U.S. was up by 30 from the previous week to 1,354.

U.S. Rig Count Jumps by 24 – Analyst Blog

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:30:01 -0400

Number of rigs searching for oil and gas in U.S. was up by 24 from the previous week to 1,776.

(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Falls by 4

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:54:29 -0400

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a...

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Transocean Board Says Carl Icahn's Proposed Dividend and Director Nominees Not in Best Interest of Shareholders

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:09:40 -0400

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today announced that its Board of Directors has reviewed the proposals submitted by certain Funds affiliated with Carl Icahn for vote at its 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Icahn proposed a dividend of $4.00 per share and nominated three candidates (John J.

Transocean Updates Fleet Summary – Analyst Blog

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:40:01 -0400

Transocean Ltd. recently issued a Fleet Update Summary for the period commencing Feb 14, 2013 to date

Stock Downgrades: Chuck Schwab Not Making Money Talk Today

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:21:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

Transocean Issues Summary of Fleet Updates

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:17:40 -0400

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a monthly fleet update summary which includes new contracts, significant changes to existing contracts, and changes in estimated planned out of service time of 15 or more days associated with continuing operations since February 14, 2013. Highlights are as follows: -- Estimated 2013 out of service

Natural Gas Rig Count Hits New Low – Analyst Blog

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:06:01 -0400

Number of rigs searching for natural gas in U.S. is at their lowest level since May 28, 1999.

Oil and Gas Short Interest Rises in BP, Falls for Refiners (BHI, BP, CHK, CVX, COP, EPD, XOM, KMI, NOV, PSX, SLB, RIG, VLO)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:45:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: We have tracked the key short interest changes as of February 28 in the following oil and gas leaders: Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: BHI); BP PLC (NYSE: BP), Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK), Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), ... Read more

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Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:38:16 -0500

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Global Hunter Sees Noble Catching Fast Money Following Transocean's Dip on Friday

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