Reading the Nat-Gas Situation

By

Jim Cramer

 | Jul 30, 2012 | 11:29 AM EDT

Is what's good for natural gas bad for Lufkin Industries (LUFK)? Today Lufkin is getting killed, and among a multitude of reasons is the dramatic slowdown in drilling for natural gas in this country.

Meanwhile, Southwestern Energy (SWN), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) and Range Resources (RRC) are roaring ahead among other natural gas plays. They are two sides of the same story....510 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.

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