Halliburton, Baker Hughes Deal Resurrected

The transcript discusses the revival of the Halliburton-Baker Hughes deal, highlighting the role of financial incentives and market conditions. It explores the impact of low oil prices on smaller companies and the regulatory challenges faced by the merger. Additionally, it covers the involvement of activist investors in the Actavis-Valiant deal, emphasizing the financial complexities and market dynamics involved.

Analyze the impact of oil prices on smaller companies in the energy sector as mentioned in the text.

What are the implications of the activist investors' involvement in the deal discussed in the text?