If Halliburton Co.’s bid to buy Baker Hughes Inc. fails, it may spark a scramble for deals among beaten-down oil-services firms. U.S. antitrust officials sued to stop the merger of the world’s second -and third-largest oilfield companies, Attorney... — read more 

So do y'all think HAL is relieved that the govt is blocking the Baker deal? Hearing that since Big Oil is canceling lots of their offshore plans, BHI, which is primarily offshore, would be a loss-making machine for years...HAL didn't anticipate that... — read more 

Why is Scotty still working? ?????

The Baker fiasco is hurting real bad.

How do proposed divestitures revolt? He can one remain focused in good conscience, knowing what we know? There must be a way to show big red we deserve to be treated better. Both Baker and Halliburton employees have been the shuttlecocks in this... — read more 

Man, is this your Dave vs Goliath Mexican Standoff or what? Maybe Lesar will hire Donald Trump as part of the high price team to take on this Cluster F*&k!! This is just another colossal waste of time and money just so Dave can show that he has a... — read more 

Get on your knees before Hussein Obama!

HOUSTON – The Justice Department said it filed court papers on Wednesday to block Halliburton Co.’s purchase of Baker Hughes, the largest oil field services acquisition ever proposed, warning the deal could hamper competition in oil-equipment... — read more 

A looming legal challenge to Halliburton Co.'s multibillion-dollar bid for rival Baker Hughes Inc. could mean more pain for two Houston-based companies already struggling with low oil prices. The Justice Department is preparing to file a lawsuit... — read more 

The corporate deal-making boom last year was one for the record books. The harder part: Winning the blessing of emboldened antitrust officials in the Obama administration’s last year. U.S. enforcers have turned increasingly aggressive in their... — read more 

They still planning on moving 2/3rds of our stuff to Singapore? Cause that's what it seems like has been happening. Gotta take advantage of that slave labor and lower benefits cost. Not to mention the shady costing going on.

What's in the pipeline for us now?

...that is all.

8:45 arrive 8:50 check email, ignore 9:10 Go to life center and get coffee and energy bar 9:30 peaceful walk around the water feature 10:15 hit the gym, blast pecs 11:05 queue at the cafeteria with all,the other busy employees who wait 10 minutes for... — read more 

We lost it in the Northeast.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department is expected to sue this week to stop Halliburton Co. from acquiring rival Baker Hughes Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the... — read more 

What every happen to Mr. Scotty, Glo's buddy

Looks like with the merger not happening and current market conditions, the Integration Team members members have got to be sweating bullets. Good luck!

Well well well..... Now what?

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued certain ValueAct Capital entities over investments made in Houston-based oil field services giants Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc. The DOJ claims the investments in the companies — which plan to merge in... — read more 

If the deal were to break, we believe Halliburton would initially trade down, but less than 5%, while Baker Hughes would potentially fall to the low-$30s… Baker Hughes: Given the employee turnover (one private-equity executive told us he believes the... — read more 

million dollar mill that was built 2 years ago is now depreciating idle. What a good move HAL

What every happen to Mr. Scotty, Glo's buddy

http://dailysignal.com/2014/06/10/drilling-innovation-forcing-walmart-north-dakota-pay-17-40-hour/

In November 2014, Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc. announced an agreement under which Halliburton would pay $35 billion for Baker Hughes, a premium of around 40% at the time. The deal was expected to close by the end of 2015, but it is still... — read more 

The Halliburton–Baker Hughes deal might not happen, despite Halliburton’s best efforts to shed assets to alleviate antitrust concerns, as the Justice Department is tilting towards blocking the deal, according to a New York Post report Monday... — read more 

just curious

Jared fancy pants Gerber and Mike Milan from Hannah welding were both gone all week. Recooping from the Glo take down? Plotting their next move? Stay tuned as the sand churns..........

Word on the street is that we are done by the end off the month. Anyone going down to Zanesville?

Starting April 4, 2016 Hal will be taking away your guaranteed 40 hrs / Wk. As far as I know this is for Logging Psl, San Antonio District which includes Kilgore. It's a godamm shame!!!! And they still expect you to be on call.