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EPA to study 'fracking' gas drilling method (AP)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday that it will study potential human health and water quality threats from an oil and natural gas drilling technique that injects massive amounts of water, sand and chemicals underground.

[$$] Trade Deepwater Rigs for Energy Services (at Barrons.com)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
Trade Deepwater Rigs for Energy Services Credit Suisse likes Halliburton and Schlumberger.

Stocks rise ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision (AP)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
Stocks climbed Tuesday while investors awaited results from the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates. Policymakers are almost certain to keep the Fed's benchmark rate at a historic low of near zero, so investors will be focused on the Fed's statement on the economy.

Baker Hughes waits for DOJ approval of BJ takeover (AP)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
Oil services company Baker Hughes Inc. on Monday said the U.S. Department of Justice has yet to approve its proposed $5.5 billion acquisition of BJ Services Co, and that may push back its scheduled March 19 shareholder meeting.

Energy Stocks: Oil service stocks fend off weaker crude prices (at MarketWatch)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
Oil and gas stocks fail to hold their own against falling crude-oil prices, leaving the oil services sector the lone bright spot in an otherwise uninspired market.

Stocks Under $5: Two Recent Winners (TheStreet.com TV)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
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U.S. to delay BAE export licenses after plea deal (Reuters)

HAL - 1 hour 21 min ago
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it would delay action on any new export license requests by BAE Systems Plc after the British military contractor pleaded guilty to violating several U.S. laws.