-- （本文基于路透社报道，故加注“市场闲谈”字样。） 路透社周一援引三位知情人士的消息称，雪佛龙（CVX）和壳牌（SHEL）将于周一签署委内瑞拉能源协议，涵盖海上天然气和重质原油区域。 消息人士称，雪佛龙预计将最终敲定协议，交回一项海上天然气资产的控制权，同时获得委内瑞拉主要产油区内一个超重质原油区域的参与权。 消息人士还补充说，壳牌有望根据一项新协议接管洛兰海上天然气田的运营。 雪佛龙和壳牌尚未回复的置评请求。 （“市场闲谈”新闻来源于与全球市场专业人士的对话。这些信息据信来自可靠来源，但可能包含传闻和猜测。准确性无法保证。）
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iSoftStone Information Technology (SHE:301236) posted first-quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of 349.9 million yuan, widening from a loss of 197.7 million yuan in the same period the previous year.Loss per share ballooned to 0.35 yuan from 0.21 yuan, according to a filing with the Shenzhen bourse on SaturdayThe IT service and consulting company's revenue, however, jumped 16% to 8.12 billion yuan from 7.01 billion yuan a year prior.iSoftStone's shares slumped 7% in late-afternoon trade on Monday.
ChinaLin Securities (SHE:002945) posted first-quarter attributable net profit of 93.8 million yuan, down 9.0% from 103.0 million yuan the previous year.Earnings per share declined to 0.0347 yuan from 0.0382 yuan, according to a weekend filing on the Shenzhen bourse.The securities broker's operating revenue climbed 15% year over year to 373.9 million yuan from 324.6 million yuan.
Philippine business sentiment deteriorated sharply in March as concerns over higher fuel costs stemming from Middle East tensions dampened outlook, The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey showed Friday.The confidence index plunged to -24.3% from 8.2% in February, while the outlook for the next quarter fell to -17.3% from 37.4%.The 12-month outlook remained positive but weakened significantly to 11.7% from 51.1%, reflecting worries over geopolitical risks and ongoing inflation, the central bank said.Hiring plans also softened for both the coming quarter and year, indicating slower job growth ahead.Firms expect inflation to rise above the central bank's 3% target but stay within its allowed range, with the central bank ready to act if pressures increase., the report said.