RAME Ram Energy Resources, Inc. (MM)

In recent weeks, investors have been focused on oil and gas companies that do not have exposure to Libya and other troubled spots, but stand to benefit from oil's recent spike in price. While analyst consensus is that the world can function without Libya's exports, Victor Shum, an energy analyst at Purvin and Gertz, warns, "The worry is about what's next. What if protests persist in Iran and things get out of hand?" The Bedford Report examines the outlook for companies in the Oil and Gas sector and provides research reports on SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD) and RAM Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAME). Access to the full company reports can be found at:

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Middle Eastern conflicts are making drilling operations outside the region increasingly important. SandRidge Energy is focused on developing shallow, permeable, carbonate reservoirs and is heavily invested in drilling operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma.

In late February SandRidge reported a net loss of $208.02 million, or $0.53 per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $434.24 million, or $2.36 per share in the year ago period.

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Riding small-cap energy's huge 2011 run, shares of RAM Energy touched a new 52-week high this month. Earlier this month the Tulsa-based oil & gas producer reported a $4.3 million net loss, or five cents per share, for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2010. The loss included $2.4 million in realized derivative losses due to modification of the company's hedge portfolio. The company said that its CAPEX budget for year 2011 is likely to be $35 million.

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