Video: Ty's Take: March 2019


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...
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Video: Ty's Take April 2019


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...
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Five Minute Fridays: News Impacting World Oil Markets


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...
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Five Minute Fridays: May 03, 2019


A weekly recap of what happened in the U.S. economy and World economy with a focus on oil and oilfield services. This week we look at unemployment, manufacturing, business activity, USMCA issues, and 232 tariffs. We also dive into detail on U.S.oil production and oil inventory data. Ty Chapman - PresidentFive Star Metals, Inc. Raising the Bar for C...
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Q1 2019 Earnings Summary


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...
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Where Does U.S. Crude Oil Go?


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
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Five Minute Fridays: 04-12-19


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...
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Video: January 2019 Market Outlook


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
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Video: U.S. Economic and Oilfield Update


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
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Video: Trade Dispute Between U.S & China


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 ...
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