Earnings !!!! Same as last year Q2 despitesoftening in oil and gas . This has to be viewed as a success. Last year with the same earnings the stock was 11 dollars and dropped as low as 9. As we head into a period of seasonal strength ,and ith oil and /ng off their lows, and /qe3 likely to push them both higher, this is an outstanding stock to be in. I like that international rigs have climbed from 3 to 8 and at this rate PD might have 20 rigs operating next year in these growth areas.