energy industry

When the BP Gulf oil spill hit, Flowserve's stock was one of the energy plays that got hammered along with BP. But seven months later, it has risen back to it pre-disaster level. And several analysts see even better days coming.

Sitting on a corporate board of directors has always been great work if you can get it, especially if it's with a company that's generous with board member compensation. These days, directors are feeling the heat to get some real work done.