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When one can combine systems technology and oil services, that company is worth an evaluation, and FMC Technologies fits the bill.

FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI) designs and manufactures services, technology systems and products for energy systems, food operations, and airport systems.

Analysts really like FTI's energy systems business, which helps companies control the flow of oil/gas producing wells, among other tasks. As of September 2007, FTI had an energy systems order backlog of $3.3 billion, up more than 65% from a year earlier.

Overall, analysts see revenue increasing 14-17% in 2008, after a likely 12-15% gain in 2007. The Reuters F2007/F2008 EPS consensus estimates for FTI are $2.21/$2.79.

The risks? Analysts are keeping an eye on subsea drilling activity. Also, a sustained, substantial drop in oil's price will no doubt affect oil/natural gas companies' service budgets, and FTI's operations.

The First Call mean rating for FTI is: Hold. [22 firms.] Mean 2008 target: $64.00. [high: $80, low: $47.]

Stock Analysis: FMC Technologies is a moderate-risk stock not suitable for low-risk investors. Investors with an investment horizon longer than two years should be rewarded from FTI's shares. Sell / Stop Loss if you were to purchase shares in this company: $36.

DISCLOSURE: Joseph Lazzaro has no positions in stocks. In addition to private real estate holdings, he owns corporate and municipal bonds, and cash certificates of deposit.

With FMC Tech (FTI), it's control the flow, not go with the flow originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FMC TechnologiesFmcTechnologiesFTInatural gasnatural gas servicesNaturalGasoil servicesoil services sectortechnologyTue, 08 Jan 2008 16:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: Three tech plays -- on oil]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2007/10/12/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-three-tech-plays-on-oil/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2007/10/12/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-three-tech-plays-on-oil/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2007/10/12/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-three-tech-plays-on-oil/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says that as oil goes higher, these stocks will have even more room to run.

Name me three tech stocks that have increased more than 100% in the last year that are still cheap.

Try it! Think you can't?

I have some news for you. I have three that are still selling well under twice their growth rate that have more room to run and simply aren't done, as crazy as that seems: Oceaneering International Inc. (NYSE: OII) (Cramer's Take), FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI) (Cramer's Take) and Core Labs (NYSE: CLB) (Cramer's Take).

I know. These are oil companies. They are not semis or software or hardware. They are technical services companies that allow companies to recoup marginal oil.

They are the ultimate tech plays on $80 oil. They are worth their weight in black gold.

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MOST NOTEWORTHY: The auto and auto parts sector, Marvell Technology and FMC Technologies were today's noteworthy initiations:
  • Citigroup initiated the auto and auto parts sector, and believes strong international growth provides selective opportunities. They upgraded General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) to Buy from Sell and Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) to Buy from Hold.
  • Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) was initiated with a Neutral rating by Bank of America, which believes the company's earnings power will be limited in FY09.
  • FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI) was assumed with an Overweight by JP Morgan, which believes that subsea development offers one of the best opportunities in the energy sector.
OTHER INITIATIONS:

Analyst initiations: Auto and auto parts sector, MRVL and FTI originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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