NEW YORK, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Investors Alliance announced new research reports
highlighting Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL), Schlumberger Limited
(NYSE: SLB), National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV), Noble
Corporation (NYSE: NE), and Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO).
Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including
full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the
links below.
Halliburton Company Research
Report
Major oilfield services provider Halliburton increased its Q1
2013 dividend by 39 percent to 12.5
cents per share, payable on March
27. The company also revealed its plan to distribute
approximately 15 percent to 20 percent of its annual net income by
way of dividend, for approval by the board of directors. The
dividend increase reflects strong performance, as well as the
company's confidence in its business outlook and the strength of
its global franchise. As of December 31,
2012, Halliburton's quarterly income from continuing
operations was $589 million, or
63 cents per share, with total
revenue of $7.3 billion. In 2013, the
company anticipates a rig count improvement in North America, and is focused on rebuilding
margins. The Full Research Report on Halliburton Company -
including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price
targets - is available to download free of charge at:
[http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/466f_HAL]
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Schlumberger Limited Research
Report
Schlumberger's board of directors approved a 13.6 percent
quarterly dividend increase to 31.25
cents per share of outstanding common stock, payable on
April 12. The company's full year
2012 revenue came in at $42.15
billion, increasing 14 percent as compared to 2011's
$36.96 billion. The revenue increase
is attributable to its International Areas segment, which grew by
$4 billion, or 16 percent, its
strongest growth by far since 2008. The latest earnings results
reflect continued growth in key markets in addition to typical
year-end product, software, and multi-client sales. In 2013,
Schlumberger expects global oil demand to grow at similar levels to
2012 and further growth in North
America, with a strong activity outlook for the Gulf of Mexico. The Full Research Report on
Schlumberger Limited - including full detailed breakdown, analyst
ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge
at:
[http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/07a1_SLB]
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National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. Research
Report
NOV's acquisition of Robbins & Myers, Inc. was finally
completed on February 20. The merger
will provide the company an incredible opportunity to expand its
offerings of products and services. Under the merger agreement, the
shareholders of Robbins & Myers will receive $60 in cash for each common share. NOV's latest
quarterly cash dividend is at 13
cents per share of common stock, payable on March 29. The Full Research Report on
National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown,
analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free
of charge at:
[http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/72e4_NOV]
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Noble Corporation Research Report
The board of directors of Noble recommends a dividend increase
of $1 per share for the 2013-2014
cycle, funded from the company's capital contribution reserve.
Subject to shareholder approval, the dividend is payable in for
equal installments of 25 cents per
share with expected payment dates in August and November 2013, and February and May 2014. During 2012, the leading offshore
drilling contractor added three state-of-the-art, ultra-deep-water
drill ships to its fleet and placed two other drill ships into
service following significant enhancement and maintenance programs.
In 2013, the company is focused on improving results from these
five rigs, its incoming new builds, and the revenue efficiency of
the entire fleet. The Full Research Report on Noble Corporation -
including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price
targets - is available to download free of charge at:
[http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/336c_NE]
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Hercules Offshore, Inc. Research
Report
The acquisition of the offshore drilling rig Ben Avon by
Hercules Offshore was announced on February
21, with a purchase price of $55
million in cash. Subject to completion of closing
conditions, Hercules Offshore expects the acquisition to close by
the end of March 2013. The company
also announced its agreement of a three-year rig commitment with
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited for the use of the Ben Avon,
expecting to generate total revenue of around $119 million under the contract. Subject to a
mutually agreed drilling contract, the rig is expected to begin
working as early as May 2013. The
Full Research Report on Hercules Offshore, Inc. - including full
detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is
available to download free of charge at:
[http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/d85d_HERO]
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