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| Halliburton 3Q earnings rise Halliburton announced that net income for the third quarter of 2007 was $727 million, or $0.79 per share. This compares to net income of $611 million, or $0.58 per share, in the third quarter of 2006. Halliburton's consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2007 was $3.9 billion, up 16% from the third quarter of 2006. This increase was attributable to increased worldwide activity, particularly in the Eastern Hemisphere. Consolidated operating income was $910 million in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $870 million in the third quarter of 2006. The increase in operating income was generated primarily by increased customer activity and new international contracts. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |