Investopedia: Schlumberger Leads The Way, Like It Usually Does

There are lively debates to be had about whether it's better to own the leaders or laggards as a sector bottoms, the idea being that the laggards have more to gain when conditions improve. Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) is definitely no laggard, as the company once again delivered a set of results that confirms its leadership in multiple sectors and geographies in the energy services space. With Schlumberger doing well in North America, well-positioned in offshore/deepwater with its OneSubsea venture with Cameron (NYSE:CAM), and only beginning to take advantage of what China may have to offer, Schlumberger continues to look like a worthwhile idea in the energy space.

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Investopedia: Have Investors Gone Overboard With Halliburton

It's not uncommon for energy service stocks to do well around the turn of the year. Maybe it's the optimism that a new year brings, or a byproduct of the excitement that energy companies often try to drum up about their drilling plans for the coming year. Whatever the case, Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) has enjoyed a strong run since mid-November with shares climbing more than 30%. Much as Halliburton's fourth quarter does validate some long-term optimism about the business, investors may want to be careful in just how enthusiastically they chase this name right now.

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