Oilfield services provider Halliburton's second-quarter profit rises

Oilfield services provider Halliburton posted a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as steady demand for its equipment in Latin America, Europe and Africa offset declining activity in the Middle East due to the Iran war.

The U.S. oilfield services provider said its net income came in at $534 million, or 64 cents per share, for the three months ended June 30, compared with $472 million, or 55 cents per share, a year earlier.