La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di Halliburton a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per Halliburton..

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Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.

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In the current session, Halliburton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) is trading at $27.86, after a 1.38% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 6.92%, and in the past year, by 29.18%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>Comparing Halliburton P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 28.86 in the Energy Equipment &amp; Services industry, Halliburton Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 9.39. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Halliburton.
Looking at options history for Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $126,775 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $214,706.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $20.0 to $32.0 for Halliburton over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Halliburton's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Halliburton's whale trades within a strike price range from $20.0 to $32.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Halliburton Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729783030_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Halliburton</h3>
Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.
In light of the recent options history for Halliburton, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Halliburton Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,222,280, the price of HAL is down by -0.67%, reaching $27.62.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 14 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Halliburton</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $41.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Halliburton with a target price of $42. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Halliburton, which currently sits at a price target of $42. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Halliburton with a target price of $39. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Halliburton with a target price of $47. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Halliburton, which currently sits at a price target of $38. 
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Barclays analyst David Anderson maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $48 to $47.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $47

Oil prices took a sharp dive on Tuesday, tumbling over 5% in morning trading in New York, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East slightly eased after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pledged that Iran's crude oil infrastructure would be spared from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321699/oil-prices-drop-after-netanyahu-says-israel-will-attack-military-not-oil-or-nuclear-targets-in-iran">any potential retaliatory strikes. </a>
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), nosedived to $70 per barrel, down more than 5% as of 10 a.m. ET. This marks the steepest one-day decline in over a year.
The selloff followed a Monday report from The Washington Post that said that Netanyahu assured the Biden administration that Israel would avoid targeting Iranian oil and nuclear facilities in any retaliatory military actions.
The assurance suggested a narrower scope of potential conflict, reducing fears of widespread supply shocks in the global oil market.
Market analysts had previously warned that an Israeli strike on Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure could send crude prices skyrocketing by $20 per barrel, highlighting concerns that Tehran would retaliate by attacking oil installations throughout the Gulf region, potentially triggering a broader energy crisis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crude Suffers Worst Drop In Over 1 Year As Middle East Supply Fears Recede</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Sector Tanks: US Oil Giants Lead Declines</h3>
The immediate reaction in the markets was swift: U.S. energy stocks plunged, while airlines and cruise lines — typically sensitive to fuel prices — enjoyed a sharp relief rally.
The energy sector was one of the biggest losers on the day. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which tracks major U.S. energy companies, slid 2.8%, setting up for its worst day since late April. 
АРА Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) were the worst performers within the XLE ETF, with declines of about 4%.
Companies involved in upstream exploration and production were hit even harder, with the SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) falling 3.1%. Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) and Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGY#NYSE">CRGY</a>) each tumbled by over 4%. 
Downstream oil service providers also struggled, with the VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) dropping 3.6%. Major oilfield services companies like Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) both fell about 3%, while Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) underperformed, down 5%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Airlines And Cruise Lines Rally: Lower Fuel Costs, Strong Earnings Expectations Lift Sentiment</h3>
While energy stocks suffered, sectors reliant on cheaper fuel prices thrived. Airlines and cruise lines, in particular, were among the best performers within the S&amp;P 500 as the prospect of lower oil prices offered some relief.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) surged 4.3%, while Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) jumped 5.3%. 
Goldman Sachs recently raised its price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from $195 to $220, anticipating strong earnings momentum. Similarly, NCLH saw its price target lifted from $22 to $24.
In the airline space, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) rallied 3.5%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 1.2%, reaching its highest level since February 2020, and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) rose 1.3%.
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UEC#NYSE">UEC</a>) is going higher. &#8220;UEC's the real deal…We need more uranium. I think it's a great <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40983348/uranium-energy-strikes-175m-deal-to-acquire-rio-tintos-wyoming-assets">situation,&#8221; he added.</a>
On Sept. 23, Uranium Energy disclosed a deal to fully acquire Rio Tinto Plc‘s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) Wyoming assets for a purchase price of $175 million. As per the deal, the buyout includes the fully licensed Sweetwater Plant and a portfolio of uranium mining projects with around 175 million pounds of historic resources.
When asked about Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), he said, &#8220;Doesn't hold a candle to Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).&#8221;
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), last week, wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission's chair, Lina Khan, urging the department to investigate Novo Nordisk&#8217;s proposed $16.5 billion acquisition of contract development and manufacturing organization Catalent Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTLT#NYSE">CTLT</a>) thoroughly, amid growing concerns about potential antitrust violations. Critics argue that this merger could increase Novo Nordisk's control over producing vital GLP-1 receptor agonists, drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity. This could potentially drive up <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41277809/ftc-faces-pressure-to-block-novo-nordisk-catalent-merger-over-antitrust-fears">prices and limit competition</a>.
Cramer recommended staying away from Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>).
On Monday, BofA Securities analyst Chase Mulvehill maintained Halliburton with a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $38.
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<li>Novo Nordisk shares fell 0.2% to settle at $119.78 on Monday.</li>
<li>Uranium Energy shares gained 0.7% to close at $7.14.</li>
<li>Halliburton shares fell 0.8% to close at $30.58 on Monday.</li>
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B of A Securities analyst Chase Mulvehill maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $38

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Halliburton. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 66% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $255,150, and 3 are calls, amounting to $153,107.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $29.0 to $40.0 for Halliburton over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Halliburton's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Halliburton's significant trades, within a strike price range of $29.0 to $40.0, over the past month.
<h3>Halliburton Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728669877_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>254</td>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>265</td>
<td>396</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Halliburton</h3>
Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.
In light of the recent options history for Halliburton, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Halliburton</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,718,769, the price of HAL is up 0.55% at $30.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 27 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Halliburton</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $40.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Halliburton with a target price of $38. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on Halliburton with a target price of $42. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Halliburton, targeting a price of $42. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DBS Bank lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target to $37. 
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A Closer Look at Halliburton's Options Market Dynamics

Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $45 to $42.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $42

Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $46 to $42.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $42

BMO Capital analyst Phillip Jungwirth maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $38

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Shares of energy companies are trading lower, pulling back after recently rising amid Middle East tensions. China stimulus uncertainty may also be impacting the demand outlook.

Shares of U.S. energy giants surged this week, marking the strongest performance in two years, as fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel drove oil prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41172781/oil-prices-rally-biden-confirms-us-discussions-with-israel-about-striking-iran-facilities">to $75 per barrel. </a>
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which tracks 31 major U.S. energy companies, including giants like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), recorded a remarkable 6.4% gain this week.
Investors poured nearly $300 million into the XLE ETF this week, the highest inflow since late July, according to Tradingview data.
Exxon Mobil, the largest U.S. oil company, reached a record high of $125 per share on Friday. The stock posted its sixth consecutive day of gains, ending the week up over 7%, marking its best performance since October 2022.
Oil prices continued their rally, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude recording its fourth straight day of gains, hitting levels last seen in late August. The geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have sparked concerns over global oil supply disruptions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rising Middle East Tensions, Biden Calls For Measured Israeli Response</h3>
Israel promised a strong retaliation after Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles on Tuesday. While Israel&#8217;s air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the missiles, the attack further intensified the already heightened regional instability.
On Friday, President Joe Biden addressed the escalating crisis during a rare appearance at the White House daily press briefing. He mentioned Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself but said the country had not yet decided how it would respond to Iran&#8217;s ballistic missile strike.
Biden said he advised Israel against further escalating the conflict, suggesting that Israel might consider alternatives to targeting oil fields in its retaliation.
In his first public appearance since the attack, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defended the strike as &#8220;legitimate punishment&#8221; for what he called Israeli crimes and urged greater resistance against Israel in the region, Reuters reported.
Iran's deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also issued a stark warning, stating that Iran could target Israeli oil refineries and gas fields if Israel chooses to strike Iranian territory.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">This Week&#8217;s Top 10 Performing US Energy Stocks</h3>
U.S. energy stocks posted sharp gains, with the top performers this week including:
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<td>Market Cap</td>
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<td>Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NYSE">FANG</a>)</td>
<td>13.62%</td>
<td>$57.14B</td>
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<td>APA Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NYSE">APA</a>)</td>
<td>9.36%</td>
<td>$9.92B</td>
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<td>The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>)</td>
<td>9.04%</td>
<td>$60.02B</td>
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<td>Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</td>
<td>8.44%</td>
<td>$16.06B</td>
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<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>8.35%</td>
<td>$51.71B</td>
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<td>Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>)</td>
<td>8.25%</td>
<td>$27.38B</td>
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<td>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>)</td>
<td>8.19%</td>
<td>$131.57B</td>
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<td>EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>)</td>
<td>8.05%</td>
<td>$75.23B</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>7.94%</td>
<td>$26.33B</td>
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<td>Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</td>
<td>7.82%</td>
<td>$52.15B</td>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Halliburton. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 12% leaning bullish and 75% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $192,327, and 3 are calls, amounting to $108,304.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $28.0 to $33.0 for Halliburton over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Halliburton's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Halliburton's whale trades within a strike price range from $28.0 to $33.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Halliburton Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727290918_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$0.83</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">647</td>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>390</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">122</td>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">188</td>
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<td>HAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">104</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Halliburton</h3>
Halliburton is one of the three largest oilfield service firms in the world, offering superior expertise in a number of business lines, including completion fluids, wireline services, cementing, and countless others. It's the largest pressure pumper in North America, and has been a leading innovator in hydraulic fracturing over the past two decades.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Halliburton, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Halliburton's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,933,152, the HAL's price is down by -0.53%, now at $29.81. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 43 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Halliburton</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $39.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Halliburton, which currently sits at a price target of $37. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Halliburton, targeting a price of $46. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Halliburton, targeting a price of $35. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $37. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Halliburton with a target price of $40. 
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Looking At Halliburton's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $46 to $39.

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