IN THE KNOW Halliburton sees 4Q loss

Halliburton Co. (HAL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $235 million in its fourth quarter. The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 18 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Halliburton seeking workers for its Duncan plant

DUNCAN – Halliburton Energy Services is seeking employees for its manufacturing plant in Duncan, the company announced Monday. Applications will be accepted immediately, with interviews starting as early as Nov. 20.

Halliburton sees Q3 loss

HOUSTON (AP) – Halliburton Co. (HAL) on Monday reported a third-quarter loss of $17 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 11 cents per share.

Halliburton lays off 800 as rig count continues to drop

DUNCAN – In a recent announcement, the oil industry giant Halliburton stated that it would lay off about 800 employees in Oklahoma. This announcement sent state officials scrambling to help those affected by the job loss this week. The layoffs are the second round for the oil field service company.