Oilfield services company Halliburton (HAL.US) reported first-quarter EPS of USD0.55, while revenue was flat YoY at USD5.4 billion, both exceeding market expectations. The stock price rose nearly 4%.During the quarter, revenue in Latin America increased 22% to USD1.1 billion, mainly driven by increased activity in Ecuador, the Caribbean and Brazil. Revenue in Europe and Africa rose 11% to USD858 million, helping offset a 13% decline in revenue from the Middle East and Asia.Related NewsRetail Sales MoM for Mar in the United States is 1.7%, higher than the previous value of 0.6%. The forecast was 1.4%.(to/s)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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