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"While North America was a sweet spot for all oil-service companies, [Schlumberger] especially did well there compared to what they've done in the past," Brian Youngberg, an analyst with Edward Jones, sa id.

Schlumberger's Profit More Than Doubles Ryan Dezember 2010

"High-yield companies don't need a lot of economic growth," said Todd Youngberg, head of High Yield at Aviva Investors North America.

As Bond Market Rallies On, Risks Lurk Beneath Surface Mark Gongloff 2010

The jump in ConocoPhillips' adjusted quarterly profits, which beat analysts expectations, positions it well with investors ahead of its move to split into two companies next year, Edward Jones analyst Brian Youngberg said.

ConocoPhillips Profit Falls 14% on Charges Isabel Ordonez 2011

In Florida, the outlook is much bleaker: The default rate is 27%, according to Stone & Youngberg.

Investments Muddy Dirt-Bond Holders Robbie Whelan 2011

"It was a solid quarter, in line with expectations," said Brian Youngberg , an analyst with Edward Jones.

Halliburton Rides Drilling Rebound Angel Gonzalez 2011

More photos and interactive graphics "Conoco is showing investors that it's in the right path to become a more profitable, focused company," Mr. Youngberg said.

ConocoPhillips Profit Falls 14% on Charges Isabel Ordonez 2011

"The days of being an integrated company are over," Mr. Youngberg said.

Valero to Buy Murphy Oil Refinery Joan E. Solsman 2011

Meanwhile, Valero, the largest U.S. independent refiner, would increase its footprint in the U.S. Gulf region, where it already has significant refining operations and access to fuel markets in Latin America and Europe, said Brian Youngberg , senior energy analyst at investment bank Edward Jones.

Valero to Buy Murphy Oil Refinery Joan E. Solsman 2011

Adjusted earnings beat analysts' expectations of $1.76 a share thanks to better-than-anticipated exploration-and-production results and a smaller-than-expected drop in refining profits, said Brian Youngberg , an analyst at Edward Jones.

Higher Oil Prices Boost Conoco's Profit by 66% Isabel Ordonez 2012

In California, about 4.3% of the $6 billion in bonds issued by municipalities in California from 2005 to 2009 are in default, according to investment bank Stone & Youngberg LLC.

Investments Muddy Dirt-Bond Holders Robbie Whelan 2011