Halliburton Fans Spy Opportunity in Iraq Crisis

As Iraq seethes with danger, big war contractor Halliburton (HAL Quote) is attracting swarms of defenders -- on Wall Street.

Recent weeks have highlighted the huge risks facing civilians in the U.S.-led rebuilding push. Every day seems to bring terrorist attacks resulting in casualties or frightening near-misses.

Thirty Halliburton workers die. Another seven go missing. The company expresses sadness, even anger. But the war effort marches on, and the company -- which delivers mail, prepares meals and launders uniforms for U.S. soldiers -- must continue to do its part. ...