First-Quarter Review: Services and Equipment

Each earnings season, The Energy Strategist takes a detailed look at oil-field services giant Schlumberger’s (NYSE: SLB) quarterly results and subsequent conference call with analysts. One of the best-managed firms in the business, Schlumberger’s international reach and diverse operations--not to mention CEO Paal Kibsgaard’s candor about emerging trends in the energy patch--make the company’s quarterly conference calls must-attend events. In this issue, we analyze the key takeaways from Schlumberger's earnings call and their implications for our investment strategy.

• Executive Summary
• The World According to Schlumberger
• Top Energy Growth Trends and How to Play Them