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In this month's Ty's Take, I summarize some of the key points from the other articles found in The Five Star Standard. I take a look at the U.S. economy, the ongoing trade dispute with China, and a key issue I believe could effect U.S. oil production going forward. I give you my analysis and my predictions. Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metals, I...

I discuss the major news impacting oil prices and the oilfield services industry. This month, I focus on the question of whether a wave of consolidation is about to hit the U.S. Shale oil industry and the earnings conference calls from NOV, Halliburton, and Schlumberger to see how their CEO's view the market. I also discuss the U.S. refusal to rene...

In Five Star Metals' first ever Five Minute Friday, we look at all the news impacting the U.S. and World economies. We focus on news relevant to the oilfield and oilfield services industry. This weekly summary tells you everything you need to know about what happened in oil markets this week including inventory changes, rig counts, economic data, a...

In this video, we provide a summary of the key points from NOV, Halliburton, and Schlumberger's quarterly earnings calls in which there CEO's give their market perspective. In particular, we focus on the forward-looking statements they make concerning their view of oil markets and demand for oilfield services.​ Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metal...

The United States is set to become a net energy exporter in the near future. But where will that crude go? ​ Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metals, Inc. Raising the Bar for Customer Service and Quality Connect on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Subscribe YouTube

Five Minute Fridays by Five Star Metals, Inc. provides you a summary of U.S. Economic and World Economic events and data that effect oil and demand for oilfield services. It is designed to give those in the energy business or oilfield services area a bare bones summary of the information they need to make better business decisions and stay informed...

Building on our monthly newsletter, The Five Star Standard, this video recaps the most important events and news relevant to the oilfield services sector. Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metals, Inc. Raising the Bar for Customer Service and Quality Connect on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Subscribe YouTube

An update on the current state of the U.S. economy and major news effecting oil pricing, demand for oilfield services, and the oil industry in general. Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metals, Inc. Raising the Bar for Customer Service and Quality Connect on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Subscribe YouTube

As an accompaniment to our article in this edition of The Five Star Standard, we discuss in detail the trade dispute between the United States and China. We look at the underlying issues. And we discuss how this is hot really a dispute about a trade deficit but about the global balance of power. Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metals, Inc. Raising ...

The oil industry is facing numerous headwinds heading into 2019. Find out where Ty thinks oil markets are headed in 2019 - the good, the bad, and the rest. A thorough analysis of what is causing the dip in oil prices, what could lift the price back up, and what effect the current market situation will have for those of us in the oilfield services i...