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Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.

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Guidance

Halliburton Says For North America, Expect FY24 Revenue Decline At The Low End Of Prior Guidance; Expects Capital Expenditures To Be About 6.4% Of Revenue For The Full Year

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Halliburton shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 EPS and sales.

Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.75 by 2.67 percent. This is a 7.59 percent decrease over earnings of $0.79 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.697 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $5.828 billion by 2.24 percent. This is a 1.84 percent decrease over sales of $5.804 billion the same period last year.

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Halliburton Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.73 Misses $0.75 Estimate, Sales $5.697B Miss $5.828B Estimate

U.S. stocks could open in the green on Thursday after a strong post-election rally on Wednesday that saw former President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">emerge victorious</a> after a long-drawn battle with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Futures of all three major indices edged up on Thursday, pointing to positive sentiment on Wall Street.
Shares of Trump's social media company, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) will remain in focus once again on Thursday after surging nearly 6% on Wednesday.
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<td>0.22%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
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<td>0.35%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) gained 0.22% to $592.42 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.26% to $506.87, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
All three major indices registered strong surges as election results poured in on Wednesday, ending the session with major gains. The wider Dow Jones index surged by over 1,500 points, closing the day with 3.6% gains.
Oil prices continued to ease as Trump's win increased expectations of a stronger U.S. dollar.
Treasury yields continued to gain after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41765345/treasury-yields-pop-on-trump-victory-chances-10-year-benchmark-reaches-4-month-high">popping on Wednesday at the prospect</a> of a Trump victory.
All eyes will be on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Thursday as investors await signals on the path for rate decisions going forward.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday.
However, consumer staples and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>18,983.47</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
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<td>5.84%</td>
<td>2,392.92</td>
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It's not just equities that surged—top cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to gain momentum, scaling a new all-time high of $76,460.15. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $74,967.38, up by 1.48% in the last 24 hours.
Insights From Analysts:
Veteran investor Mark Mobius, chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/">told</a> CNBC that a Trump victory would not just be good for the U.S. economy, but also for emerging ones.
A decisive Trump victory would lead to "lots of deregulation," according to Mobius, which would also be "very good" for emerging countries.
"One of the things [I observe] as I travel around the world, is the incredible impact of U.S. regulations on these countries regarding the transfer of funds, know your customer… hopefully, that will go down the drain and there will be much freer trade and much freer movement of currencies."
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, highlighted that the U.S. equity markets have already hit new all-time highs 48 times in 2024, with nearly two months still to go.
Per Detrick's analysis, this could mean the U.S. markets could witness 56 all-time highs in 2024, which would make it the fifth most in history.
He is also bullish on the impact of a potential Fed rate cut on U.S. equities. He noted that when the Fed cut rates at a time when the S&amp;P 500 was near an all-time high, it resulted in stocks being higher a year later.
"They&#8217;ve done this 20 other times and a year later stocks were higher 20 times. As we&#8217;ve been saying all year, the Fed is a tailwind."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Tomorrow the Fed will cut rates with the S&amp;P 500 near an all-time high. They&#39;ve done this 20 other times and a year later stocks were higher 20 times. As we&#39;ve been saying all year, the Fed is a tailwind. <a href="https://t.co/YgfF3WJ4B3">pic.twitter.com/YgfF3WJ4B3</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1854350014425788872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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According to CME Group's FedWatch tool, markets are currently anticipating a 100% chance of a rate cut. Powell's remarks in the press conference will be worth looking out for, though, as investors look for guidance on the future trajectory of rate action.
On the economic data front, U.S. mortgage applications fell by 10.8% from the previous week in the week ended Nov. 1.
U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 2.149 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 1, compared to market estimates of a 1.8 million gain.
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Upcoming Economic Data
While Powell and Fed will be the stars of Thursday's economic calendar, here's all the activity investors will be watching today:
<ul>
<li>Initial jobless claims data and preliminary productivity numbers will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Wholesale inventories data will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>FOMC will announce its rate decision at 2 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Chair Powell will address a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares plunged nearly 20% in premarket trading on Thursday.</li>
<li>Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799780/why-lyft-shares-are-trading-higher-by-over-21-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">popped over 22% </a>after the company raised its outlook amid a surge in sales and ridership.</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) beat Street expectations and extended its share buyback program. Qualcomm shares rose over 7% in premarket trading.</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) shares are in focus after Baird downgraded the lender's stock from neutral to sell.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), and Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures eased in the early New York session, falling by 0.92% as Trump's return to the White House has led to a stronger U.S. dollar.
The 10-year Treasury note yield surged to 4.433%.
Most Asian markets ended Thursday on a positive note, but Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended the day 0.25% lower. European stocks showed strength in early trading.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index jumping more than 1,500 points to a record closing level following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president. The S&amp;P 500 also surged to an all-time high during the session.
On the economic data front, U.S. mortgage applications fell by 10.8% from the previous week in the week ended Nov. 1. U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 2.149 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 1, compared to market estimates of a 1.8 million gain. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its policy decision today.
Shares of CVS Health Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) jumped more than 11% on Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter results. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Wednesday.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, consumer staples and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 1,508 points to 43,729.93 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 2.53% to 5,929.04, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.95% to close at 18,983.46 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), and Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 57.9, the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 47.9.
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Dow Jumps Over 1,500 Points To A New High After Trump Win: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.56 per share on revenue of $3.08 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Hershey shares rose 1.2% to $177.98 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPWK#NASDAQ">UPWK</a>) posted better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and announced a $100 million share repurchase program. The company said it sees fourth-quarter revenue of between $178 million and $183 million and adjusted earnings of between 24 cents and 28 cents per share. Upwork shares jumped 7% to $15.60 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 75 cents per share on revenue of $5.83 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Halliburton shares rose 0.3% to $30.60 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Analysts expect Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 87 cents per share on revenue of $6.24 billion after the closing bell. Block shares gained 0.4% to $77.98 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher After Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election.

In the current session, Halliburton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) is trading at $27.86, after a 1.38% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 6.92%, and in the past year, by 29.18%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730145661_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Halliburton P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 28.86 in the Energy Equipment &amp; Services industry, Halliburton Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 9.39. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730145662_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Halliburton

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Shares of oil and oil-related companies are trading lower after Israel reportedly did not damage Iran's oil sites amid strikes over the weekend.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Halliburton.
Looking at options history for Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $126,775 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $214,706.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $20.0 to $32.0 for Halliburton over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Halliburton's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Halliburton's whale trades within a strike price range from $20.0 to $32.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Halliburton Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729783030_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Halliburton</h3>
Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.
In light of the recent options history for Halliburton, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Halliburton Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,222,280, the price of HAL is down by -0.67%, reaching $27.62.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 14 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Halliburton</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $41.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Halliburton with a target price of $42. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Halliburton, which currently sits at a price target of $42. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Halliburton with a target price of $39. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Halliburton with a target price of $47. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Halliburton, which currently sits at a price target of $38. 
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Barclays analyst David Anderson maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $48 to $47.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $47

Oil prices took a sharp dive on Tuesday, tumbling over 5% in morning trading in New York, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East slightly eased after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pledged that Iran's crude oil infrastructure would be spared from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321699/oil-prices-drop-after-netanyahu-says-israel-will-attack-military-not-oil-or-nuclear-targets-in-iran">any potential retaliatory strikes. </a>
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), nosedived to $70 per barrel, down more than 5% as of 10 a.m. ET. This marks the steepest one-day decline in over a year.
The selloff followed a Monday report from The Washington Post that said that Netanyahu assured the Biden administration that Israel would avoid targeting Iranian oil and nuclear facilities in any retaliatory military actions.
The assurance suggested a narrower scope of potential conflict, reducing fears of widespread supply shocks in the global oil market.
Market analysts had previously warned that an Israeli strike on Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure could send crude prices skyrocketing by $20 per barrel, highlighting concerns that Tehran would retaliate by attacking oil installations throughout the Gulf region, potentially triggering a broader energy crisis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crude Suffers Worst Drop In Over 1 Year As Middle East Supply Fears Recede</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Sector Tanks: US Oil Giants Lead Declines</h3>
The immediate reaction in the markets was swift: U.S. energy stocks plunged, while airlines and cruise lines — typically sensitive to fuel prices — enjoyed a sharp relief rally.
The energy sector was one of the biggest losers on the day. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which tracks major U.S. energy companies, slid 2.8%, setting up for its worst day since late April. 
АРА Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) were the worst performers within the XLE ETF, with declines of about 4%.
Companies involved in upstream exploration and production were hit even harder, with the SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) falling 3.1%. Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) and Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGY#NYSE">CRGY</a>) each tumbled by over 4%. 
Downstream oil service providers also struggled, with the VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) dropping 3.6%. Major oilfield services companies like Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) both fell about 3%, while Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) underperformed, down 5%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Airlines And Cruise Lines Rally: Lower Fuel Costs, Strong Earnings Expectations Lift Sentiment</h3>
While energy stocks suffered, sectors reliant on cheaper fuel prices thrived. Airlines and cruise lines, in particular, were among the best performers within the S&amp;P 500 as the prospect of lower oil prices offered some relief.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) surged 4.3%, while Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) jumped 5.3%. 
Goldman Sachs recently raised its price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from $195 to $220, anticipating strong earnings momentum. Similarly, NCLH saw its price target lifted from $22 to $24.
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B of A Securities analyst Chase Mulvehill maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $38

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Halliburton. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 66% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $255,150, and 3 are calls, amounting to $153,107.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $29.0 to $40.0 for Halliburton over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Halliburton's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Halliburton's significant trades, within a strike price range of $29.0 to $40.0, over the past month.
<h3>Halliburton Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728669877_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>265</td>
<td>396</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Halliburton</h3>
Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.
In light of the recent options history for Halliburton, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Halliburton</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,718,769, the price of HAL is up 0.55% at $30.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Halliburton</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $40.8.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Halliburton with a target price of $38. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on Halliburton with a target price of $42. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Halliburton, targeting a price of $42. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DBS Bank lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target to $37. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Halliburton options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

A Closer Look at Halliburton's Options Market Dynamics

Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $45 to $42.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $42

Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $46 to $42.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $42

BMO Capital analyst Phillip Jungwirth maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $38

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