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TechnipFMC PLC's stock fell 1.05% to $46.02 on Friday, underperforming compared to competitors despite a positive market session. The stock is 2.77% below its 52-week high of $47.33. Trading volume was 2.2 million, below the 50-day average of 3.6 million.

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Halliburton Co. shares rose 2.23% to $28.45, outperforming competitors in a strong trading session. The stock marked its eighth consecutive day of gains, closing 6.41% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was 13.5M, above the 50-day average of 12.2M. Competitors like ConocoPhillips and SLB Ltd. saw smaller gains, while Devon Energy Corp. fell. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also rose slightly.

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Halliburton Co. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Baker Hughes Co. stock fell 2.79% to $49.20 on Friday, underperforming compared to competitors like Caterpillar Inc., SLB Ltd., and Halliburton Co., which saw gains. The stock's decline ended a two-day winning streak and was 3.76% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was higher than the 50-day average. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones both rose slightly during the session.

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Baker Hughes Co. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors

The U.S. rig count increased by 5 to 549 in the latest Baker Hughes survey, following a drop of 10 rigs the previous week. Crude oil rigs rose by 6 to 413, while gas rigs decreased by 1 to 129. The total rig count is down 6.8% compared to last year. Rigs in the Permian, Williston, and Eagle Ford Basins remained unchanged. ETFs related to oil and gas include USO, UCO, SCO, USL, DBO, DRIP, GUSH, USOI, UNG, BOIL, KOLD, UNL, and FCG.

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U.S. energy firms added drilling rigs for the fourth time in five weeks, with the oil and gas rig count rising to 549, according to Baker Hughes. Oil rigs increased by six, while gas rigs decreased by one. Despite a decline in rig count in previous years, the EIA projects crude and gas output to rise in 2025, driven by expected increases in spot prices.

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Halliburton's stock rose 2.44% to $28.51, marking eight consecutive sessions of gains amid geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. Despite positive momentum, analyst Richard Durant warns of North American demand weakness and cautious spending. Halliburton holds a Quant Rating of 3.31, with Wall Street showing optimism. Shares are up 3.98% over the past month and 3.73% year-to-date.

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Recall last week, Baker Hughes oil rig count fell -12. Today they rose by half of that with a gain of 6 to 413. The natural gas rates fell -1 to 129. The total rigs for the week rose 5 to 549. Crude oil is trading near highs for the day up $0.60 41% at $60.28. The low price reached $59.42. The high prices and $60.50. For the week, the price is up 3.11%.

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VP Beckwith of Halliburton Co filed a Form 144 with the SEC to sell 8,854 restricted shares on December 5, 2025, through Fidelity Brokerage Services under a prearranged trading plan (10b5-1). This filing allows the sale within 90 days.

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Halliburton announced the promotion of Shannon Slocum to COO and Rami Yassine to Eastern Hemisphere President, effective January 1, 2026. Slocum will join the board and oversee global operations, while Yassine succeeds Slocum as Eastern Hemisphere President. This announcement was made via Business Wire and is for informational purposes only.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit has boosted Indian defense stocks, with expectations of enhanced defense collaboration between the two countries. Analysts predict gains for Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Dynamics (BDL), and Bharat Electronics (BEL) due to potential agreements on air defense systems and fighter jets. The Nifty India Defence index rose 0.5% amid optimism for increased military self-reliance through partnership with Russia.

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Foreign investors reshuffled their portfolios in November, selling consumer, finance, and tech stocks while increasing investments in telecom, oil & gas, and capital goods. FMCG faced significant sell-offs, while telecom stocks saw strong buying interest. Metals experienced a reversal, with sales in the latter half after initial buying. Consumer durables and healthcare attracted renewed interest, reversing earlier sell-offs.

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NOV Inc.'s stock rose 6.46% to $16.32, outperforming competitors like SLB Ltd., Baker Hughes Co., and Halliburton Co. on a strong trading day. The stock closed 2.01% short of its 52-week high, with trading volume surpassing its 50-day average. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains.