Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch..

"Oilfield services conglomerate Halliburton Co. said Thursday that first-quarter net income rose 33 percent, a boost driven largely by increased sales and robust rig activity in North America.

The Houston-based company reported net income of $488 million, or 91 cents a share, compared to $365 million, or 72 cents a share in the same quarter last year"

Halliburton 1Q Profit Climbs 33 Percent