Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) is an oil service stock that I have traded many times over the years. As many of you know I have long preferred its rival Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB), although both are very similar in many respects. I recently reported on Schlumberger and discussed how despite that absolute bloodbath in the oil sector, things weren't as bad as they seemed. While very similar to Schlumberger, Halliburton has unique differences. It provides a range of services and products for the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas to oil and gas companies all over the globe. Read more