Halliburton beats Q1 estimates with strong North America recovery signs, shares rise 4.3%.

Halliburton reported first-quarter revenue of $5.4 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.55, both above Wall Street estimates. The company saw strong performance in its North American and international operations, with its Drilling & Evaluation and Completion & Production segments exceeding revenue expectations. CEO Jeff Miller highlighted clear signs of recovery in North America despite disruptions in the Middle East. Halliburton returned capital to shareholders via $100 million in share buybacks and a $0.17 quarterly dividend, boosting investor confidence and lifting shares by 4.3%.