For investors, there wasn't much to get excited by Halliburton's (HAL) first-quarter results. The company, which is the world's number two oil-services provider, saw its earnings plunge 46% to $206 million, or $0.23 per share.

Then again, this was expected as the company still faces challenges (especially in Latin America). But for investors looking beyond the quarter, Halliburton does offer some promise.

U.S. stock futures advanced slightly Monday morning reacting to a finally approved aid package to debt-stricken Greece, several deal news and rumors and as investors geared up for the the unofficial kick off of first quarter earnings season.

On Sunday, the finance ministers of the 16 eurozone nations agreed on a massive aid package for the heavily indebted Greece, making euro30 billion ($40 billion) in loans available to Greece this year if it requests for the money, while the International Monetary Fund would contribute about another euro10 billion. Greece's borrowing costs immediately dipped Monday. In return, Greece has promised it will get a handle on its debt by instigating deep budget cuts so it can reduce its budget deficit. European shares were generally higher.

Wall Street's equity market has a light schedule this week, with three IPOs and two Secondaries on the docket. Those following deals tentatively scheduled to price include:

IPOs:

Possible
• Vaughan Foods (FOOD), a 2.8 million share IPO for this food-store chain. Paulson Investment and Capital West are the lead managers. Filing range: $8.00-$10.00.

Thursday
• People's United (PBCT), 185.4 million share IPO for the demutualization of this bank holding company. Morgan Stanley is the lead manager. Filing price: $20.00.

Friday
• Comverge (COMV), a 4.7 million share IPO for this metering devices and services company. Citigroup is the lead manager. Filing range: $15.00-$17.00.

Secondaries:

Mid Week
• Boots & Coots International Well Control Inc. (AMEX: WEL), a 26 million share Secondary for this oil and gas services company. Morgan Keegan is the lead manager. Filing price: $2.26.

Late Week
• Rainmaker Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: RMKR), a 4.17 million share Secondary for this customer relations services company. Needham is the lead manager.

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