Investment Strategy - The investment strategy focuses on value stocks with growth potential, utilizing a 3-part approach that includes recognizing macro trends, seeking innovation, and capitalizing on event overreactions [1] - The selection process involves running filters with 32 key criteria and considering over 70 data points for each investment [1] - Fundamental Analysis is used for stock selection, while Technical Analysis and Artificial Intelligence are employed to identify entry, trend, and exit points [1] - Quarterly earnings reports and 10Q reports are reviewed as part of the analysis process [1] Company Overview - Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) is the largest oilfield services company, providing technology for reservoir characterization, drilling, production, and processing to the oil and gas industry [3] - The company operates through four divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems [3] - Over three-fourths of Schlumberger's revenue base is tied to its core operations in the oil and gas industry [3]

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Schlumberger (SLB) closed the most recent trading day at $37.26, moving +1.17% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.73%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.16%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.98%.Shares of the world's largest oilfield services company have depreciated by 16.73% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 9.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.34%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the perfo ...

The year is winding down, and I am considering what investments will work well in 2025. I think 2025 will be similar to 2024 in that technology will drive the market higher, but there are some themes and investments that the investment communityI am focused on growth and dividend income. My personal strategy revolves around setting myself up for an easy retirement by creating a portfolio which focuses on compounding dividend income and growth. Dividends are an intricate part of my strategy as I have structu ...

Year to date (YTD), SLB (SLB) has experienced a 29.9% decline, significantly underperforming the industry’s overall fall of 8.6%. The reduced demand for SLB's products and services due to a slowdown in both North American and international drilling activities has adversely impacted its offerings, such as well placement optimization and drilling efficiency solutions. These are some of the key reasons for the company’s underperformance in the stock market.YTD Price Chart Image Source: Zacks Investment Researc ...

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Petrobras S.A. (PBR) , the Brazilian state-owned oil company, has signed a major contract with SLB (SLB) , a leading global oilfield services provider, for the maintenance of its offshore fields. SLB will offer integrated services for all offshore fields operated by Petrobras, particularly in the Campos, Santos and Espirito Santo basins. The deal is valued at $800 million.Overview of the ContractPer the terms of the agreement, SLB shall be responsible for managing the construction of more than 100 deepwater ...

Schlumberger (SLB) ended the recent trading session at $43.75, demonstrating a -1.09% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.3%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.99%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.27%. The world's largest oilfield services company's shares have seen an increase of 5.97% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 6.06% and outstripping the S&P 500's gain of 2.1%. The investment community will be paying clos ...

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Key TakeawaysSLB stock has lost 15.3%, underperforming the 2.9% gain this year of the oil and gas field services industry.Still, the stock has a premium valuation suggesting the market has confidence in the company - is it warranted?Register now to see our 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days report - free today!SLB (SLB) is currently considered expensive on a relative basis, with the stock trading at a trailing 12-month Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EV/EB ...