After a year of volatility, the recovery in crude oil prices so far this year could support growth in North America, drilling services company Halliburton said. Halliburton posted mixed results for the fourth quarter , taking an $805 million loss. Adjusted income, not counting the charges from U.S. tax reform or operations in strife-torn Venezuela, was $462 million, up from the $365 million in the third quarter. Total fourth-quarter revenue was $5.9 million, up 9 percent from the third quarter. President and CEO Jeff Miller said last year was a “dynamic year” for the oil and gas sector, but the company was able to maintain value in an industry that saw sharp contractions in previous years. The Organization of […]