
April 22 (Reuters) - Halliburton HAL.N posted lower first-quarter profit on Tuesday as a slowdown in drilling activity in North America dampened demand for its oilfield services and equipment.
The Houston-based company posted a profit of $204 million, or 24 cents per share, in the three months ended March 31, lower than $606 million, or 68 cents per share, it posted last year.