Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK): Should You Invest In Its New CEO?

However, even if Chesapeake meets its asset sale target for the year, it will need to demonstrate that it can reign in spending, boost production, and avoid cash flow shortfalls in 2014 and beyond – all while divesting non-core assets. To be assured of that, the markets will need some more convincing. Let’s see if Lawler can persuade them.

The article Can Its New CEO Lead Chesapeake to Greatness? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Arjun Sreekumar.

Motley Fool contributor Arjun Sreekumar has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has the following options: Long Jan 2014 $20 Calls on Chesapeake Energy, Long Jan 2014 $30 Calls on Chesapeake Energy, and Short Jan 2014 $15 Puts on Chesapeake Energy.

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