HAL - Halliburton's Earnings: Don't Trust The 'Bottom Theory'

• Halliburton shares have spiked on upbeat comments from the company's management team, despite ugly third quarter results.
• Demand remains in the gutter, although the energy services company continues to do a good job at controlling costs and preserving cash.
• I am not willing to endure high volatility and the prospect of further losses in the hope that Halliburton's optimism may be justified.

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