2 Oil Companies That See the Industry Going in Different Directions

In the following video, Motley Fool energy contributors Tyler Crowe and Aimee Duffy discuss two conflicting opinions about where the U.S. oil industry is headed at the moment. While Halliburton CEO Dave Lesar has said that U.S. oil is only going to be ramping up from here, Core Laboratories CEO Dave Demshur sees oil prices disrupting the industry. Who will end up being correct? Tyler tells investors what to watch in order to know how the future of U.S. oil will play out.

Domestic oil and gas service companies have taken a hit due to a slowdown in the natural gas drilling boom of the last couple of years. As this market looks to rebound, investors would be wise to consider Halliburton, one of the top companies in the business and one of those most in tune with the domestic market. To access The Motley Fool's new premium research report on this industry stalwart, simply click here now and learn everything you need to know about how Halliburton is positioning itself both at home and abroad.

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Motley Fool contributor Aimee Duffy has no position in any stocks mentioned. Motley Fool contributor Tyler Crowe has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron, Halliburton, and Oceaneering International. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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