Zacks.com submits: Independent oil explorer Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ) reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results, hurt by lower natural gas prices and volumes. Earnings per share, excluding one-time and non-cash items, came in at C$1.23 ($1.19), below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32. In the year-ago quarter, the company earned C$1.29. However, revenue of C$3.3 billion was up 32.2% from the fourth quarter 2008 level. ProductionComplete Story » Read the original article »