Article Results:
[Apr 01, 2012] Schlumberger, by Mark Robertson
With a low total return forecast of 17%, a PAR at least in the high teens ... SLB is approximately 32% off the highs achieved during 2011.
[Nov 01, 2008] Schlumberger, by Mark Robertson
SLB is likely to be involved in whatever energy path evolves going forward.
[Feb 01, 2009] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are AFLAC (AFL), Schlumberger (SLB) and CSX Corp (CSX).
[Apr 01, 2012] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
Panning: PAR & Quality, FS, EPS Stability, CAPS Sentiment
[Nov 01, 2008] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are Harris, Walgreen and SLB.
[Oct 01, 2013] Teva Pharma, by Mark Robertson
TEVA is the largest generic drug manufacturing company in the world, and is focusing on building a stronger generic drug portfolio.
[Jul 01, 2012] Hoard vs. Herds, by Cy Lynch
Buy iShares DJ US Oil Equipment (IEZ)
[Sep 01, 2013] Sixteen Sticking To The Core, by Mark Robertson
This month features the top percentile of all stocks covered at Manifest Investing on the basis of a combination of return forecasts and quality.
[Aug 14, 2018] Smooth Investing -- After Four Years, by Mark Robertson
Smoothie investing is all about the balance between stalwart blue chips and rapidly-growing companies. This tracking portfolio, bolstered by Amazon, Visa and Apple has racked up a 13.5% rate of return over the trailing four years.
[Mar 01, 2012] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
The screen this month represents the most frequently selected stocks for all of the Groundhog VI entries, our Heavy Hogs.
[Apr 01, 2015] Hoard vs. Herds, by Mark Robertson
Add Market Vectors Oil Services
[Jan 01, 2015] Hoard vs. Herds, by Mark Robertson
Add Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Energy (RYE)
[Feb 01, 2015] Hoard vs. Herds, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Energy
[Jan 01, 2015] Manifest Top 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. We continuously monitor the 40 most-widely followed stocks by our community of subscribers at Manifest Investing.
[Apr 01, 2012] Hoard vs. Herds, by Cy Lynch
Buy iShares DJ US Oil Equip (IEZ)
[Dec 01, 2014] Hoard vs. Herd, by Mark Robertson
Add Market Vectors Oil Services (OIH)
[Oct 01, 2013] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Every week we sort through the update batch and feature companies with solid return forecasts according to Value Line. This month, we share the results of that screen.
[Apr 01, 2015] Dril-Quip, by Mark Robertson
DRQ showed up on a number of Groundhog Challenge entries -- it’s time to end the mystery.
[Apr 01, 2015] Things That Matter: Staying Foolish, by Mark Robertson
It’s been ten years since we featured David Gardner’s speech on “Once Upon A Time in the Land of Investing” on these pages. April is their turf and the month should be a celebration of thoughtful investing.
[Apr 01, 2013] National Oilwell Varco, by Mark Robertson
The largest provider of equipment for oil and gas drilling, the long-term outlook is bright for NOV.
[Apr 01, 2012] We Do This For You, by Mark Robertson
Watch for the programs and webcasts we’re building and listen for the Thunder. We really do this for you. Thank you!
Forum Post Results:
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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05/23/2016 11:49 AM
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Stocks
Goldman Sachs upgrades Schlumberger (SLB) from Buy to Conviction Buy.
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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07/26/2020 11:57 AM
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Stocks
Value Line Close Schlumberger has fallen on hard times as the downturn in energy demand weighs on performance and prospects. A steep decline in...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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11/08/2011 10:17 AM
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Stocks
Schlumberger (SLB) Schlumberger is featured as a target stock this week based on Value Line total return forecasts in Issue 12 of the Value Line...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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12/12/2014 03:34 PM
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Stocks
Morningstar recently adjusted their fair value on Schlumberger. This is typical of several of the energy sector stocks … following last week’s...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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12/21/2014 08:23 AM
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Stocks
Schlumberger (SLB) continues to look compelling … even after a downward adjustment in expectations for 2015 (ACE).
Schlumberger (SLB)
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John Snodgrass
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11/13/2012 09:00 PM
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Stocks
Does it seem reasonable EAGLE shows the present Avg. P/E ratio to nearly be the lowest in a ten year history
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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11/14/2012 07:15 AM
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Stocks
I don’t about “reasonable.” And we do have to be careful with growth-cyclicals and P/E ratios … but S&P has a P/E of 18.9x and Morningstar has...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Giovanni Gravesande
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03/14/2015 07:49 PM
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Stocks
Fundamental analysis looks great for SLB, which is why I jumped in, but the macro environment for the oil service sector is just terrible for 2015....
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Steve Gideon
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04/11/2015 02:12 PM
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Stocks
I think that Giovanni’s last suggestion is on the mark. I have difficulty with a projection, such as Mark’s, given everything that’s happening in...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mary McLeod
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04/12/2023 11:35 AM
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Stocks
Mark Robertson
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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07/20/2024 01:53 PM
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Stocks
Equity Analysis (SLB) Value Line Close (7/26/2024) The share price has endured a bit of stress in recent times. We attribute this to the typical...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/21/2024 03:26 PM
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Stocks
Equity Analysis (SLB) Value Line Close (10/25/2024) As is the case with other stocks in the industry, SLB has come under some price pressure. The...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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01/20/2025 06:51 PM
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Stocks
Equity Analysis (SLB) Value Line Close (1/24/2025) SLB stock is trading near a 52-week low. Long-term market fundamentals look good, suggesting...
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Matt Spielman
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01/20/2025 10:02 PM
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Stocks
A 52-week low seems incongruous to “Drill, baby drill.” But a reduction in regulation doesn’t compel oil companies into more exploration.
Schlumberger (SLB)
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Leonard Douglass
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01/21/2025 10:26 AM
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Stocks
I am trying to understand what you are reacting to Matt. What I see in the SLB chart is a price bump after the election, then a price decline until...
Challenging Schlumberger (SLB)
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Shelly Stokes
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03/23/2009 12:41 PM
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Stocks
I have made several purchases of SLB, but the PAR keeps dropping like a rock as the analyst estimates continue to drop. It is now the lowest PAR...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 10:44 AM
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Stocks
Conversation with Subscriber Q: I’m having trouble reconciling the -5.0% PAR for Schlumberger (SLB) versus expectations elsewhere. For example, at...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 11:01 AM
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Stocks
A: The shortest possible answer is, “No. I don’t.” Let’s take a closer look. That’s an extremely high CASPI, for one thing. For me, that triggers...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 11:25 AM
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Stocks
… and Now for the Earnings Estimate Based on the VL company report, the FF indicates a 5-year EPS estimate of $3.77. How does this stack up versus...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Dan Hess
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10/17/2007 11:38 AM
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Stocks
Mark > A: The shortest possible answer is, “No. I don’t.” Me neither. However I do think the subscriber who raised this question as well as the...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 11:40 AM
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Stocks
The next question might be, “What level of profitability are we talking about here in order to produce $7-8 of EPS five years from now?” The net...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Sunil Veluvali
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10/17/2007 11:56 AM
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Stocks
The profitability doubled in the past 4 years! This is a really big jump. Thanks, Sunil
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 12:09 PM
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Stocks
The last milestone is price and price-to-earnings (P/E) characteristics and trends over the long term. I believe that (considering the high quality...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 12:13 PM
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Stocks
The SStar Ratings can be a pretty good influence in your decisions and portfolio management.
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Paul Witt
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10/17/2007 12:30 PM
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Stocks
Dan, Have you read the The Age of Oil: The Mythology, History, and Future of the World’s Most Controversial Resource by Leonardo Maugeri? He was an...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Steve Martin
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10/17/2007 01:55 PM
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Stocks
Mark, I have been following the SStars rating as well as the M* Stars Rating. What this means to me is that falling stars indicate much more...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/17/2007 02:18 PM
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Stocks
>What this means to me is that falling stars indicate much more caution – and probably staying away for a while. Perhaps much like the falling...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Karen OBoyle
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10/18/2007 04:16 PM
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Stocks
The eps projection of 19.6 results in $4.44 eps next four quarters. This doesn’t seem to square with analysts projections of a low of $4.60 by VL...
Shifting Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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10/22/2007 06:34 PM
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Stocks
As we’re learning from a closer look at Schlumberger, if the PAR is lousy AND the CASPI rating is top notch — it’s probably time for some diligent...
Bought Schlumberger (SLB)
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Nick A DiVirgilio
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09/25/2024 09:56 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Bought today (9/25) @ $42
Added More Schlumberger (SLB)
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Shelly Stokes
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01/22/2009 01:48 PM
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Decisions Manifest
With the energy companies getting pounded again, I added a few more shares of SLB to my retirement account. I really don’t think cheap oil is here...
December 2011 Meeting
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Mark Robertson
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12/08/2011 07:35 PM
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Portfolio Design & Management
Schlumberger (SLB) is another candidate — representing energy and infrastructure.
Double Down on Schlumberger (SLB)
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Jeff Traeger
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12/02/2014 10:33 AM
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Decisions Manifest
Added to my position on SLB this morning. It is back down below its mid-October lows when I last made a purchase. I regretted then that I did not...
Double Down on Schlumberger (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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12/02/2014 03:25 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Run, Schlumberger, Run! =)
Solomon Select: April 2012 (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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04/05/2012 09:21 AM
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Stocks
Schlumberger (SLB) is a little more compelling with a relative strength index near over sold conditions. And the “round trip” shown here the last...
Solomon Select: April 2012 (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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04/05/2012 09:41 AM
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Stocks
Profitability Trend A projected net margin of ~13% seems to make some sense. If China gets more aggressive about building reserves (think 2008...
Accumulate PAYX, SLB
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Shelly Stokes
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03/03/2009 12:54 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Added shares of Paychex to my retirement account. Also added shares of Schlumberger about 10 days ago.
Buy Chevron (CVX), Exxon (XOM) and Schlumberger (SLB)
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Jeff Traeger
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12/16/2014 01:03 AM
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Decisions Manifest
Purchased additional shares of Exxon (xom) on 12/15/14.
Buy Chevron (CVX), Exxon (XOM) and Schlumberger (SLB)
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Jeff Traeger
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12/09/2014 02:40 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Added to existing positions in all three stocks with CVX at a 52 week low, XOM at 106% of its 52 week low and SLB at 102% of its 52 week low.
Solomon Select: April 2012 (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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04/05/2012 09:02 AM
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Stocks
Aerovironment (AVAV) is a Groundhog VI consensus selection. Waste Connections (WCN) has been very, very good to Ken Kavula since he selected it...
Bought SLB
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Diane Moore
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12/18/2013 02:22 PM
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Decisions Manifest
One thing I’ve learned about myself this year is that I hate having a full position in cash. (I hope that won’t bite me!) It was difficult finding...
Bought SLB
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Susan Tanoe
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12/19/2013 03:57 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Diane, Can you share what attracted you to SLB. I must confess I am still struggling in trying to understand when is a good time to enter these...
Bought SLB
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Dan Hess
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12/19/2013 05:48 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Susan I am sure everyone is aware of the revolution in the oil and gas industry as a result of fracting and horizontal drilling in places like...
Bought SLB
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Diane Moore
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12/20/2013 11:46 AM
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Decisions Manifest
Susan, it’s been a real struggle to find a good quality company at a great, or even decent, price. In experimenting with various MI dashboards to...
Bought SLB
· by
Marie Frank
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12/23/2024 02:23 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Bought SLB this morning at $36.84. RSI is just over 22. The 3% dividend should be safe given the current 34.57% payout ratio. Contrarian play given...
Investing Round Table (July 2024)
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Mark Robertson
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07/29/2024 07:36 PM
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Stocks
Companies Likely To Be Discussed Gentex (GNTX) Lululemon (LULU) Novo Nordisk (NVO) Schlumberger (SLB)
Investing Round Table (March 2025)
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Mark Robertson
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03/24/2025 10:57 AM
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Stocks
Stocks Likely To Be Discussed Residential Construction Schlumberger (SLB) Skechers (SKX) United Therapeutics (UTHR)
Solomon Select: April 2012 (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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04/05/2012 09:35 AM
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Stocks
Sales Growth Forecast It’s a 14% trend, and can be dipped to 12.5% with the inclusion of the 3-5 year Value Line forecast. The impact of the...
Solomon Select: April 2012 (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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04/05/2012 11:24 AM
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Stocks
Projected P/E Ratio Anything in the 20x zone seems to make sense. Note the low total return forecast and reality that the stock price is 32% lower...