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Market Chatter: Stone Ridge Bids $8 Billion for Devon Energy Marcellus Assets

Stone Ridge Asset Management has offered around $8 billion to acquire Devon Energy's (DVN) Marcellus shale assets, Reuters reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.This followed last month's closing of the $58 billion merger between Devon and Coterra Energy (CTRA) to form a large-cap shale operator in the US, with a focus on the Delaware Basin.Sources told the news agency that Stone Ridge made the move to initiate conversations about a possible deal, although Devon may or may not consider the proposal.Stone Ridge will use an asset-backed securitization to fund its proposal. If accepted, the deal will have the largest ABS funding in the history of US oil and gas industry, the sources reportedly said, although the actual size of financing was not immediately known.The investment firm, an active buyer of oil and gas assets using ABS, could also partner with another party on a possible Marcellus acquisition. It has previously partnered with Flywheel Energy to acquire Ovintiv's (OVV) Oklahoma assets for $3 billion, according to sources cited by Reuters.Devon had not made any decisions about the Marcellus assets, previously belonging to Coterra and spanning 190,000 net acres in Pennsylvania, according to the report.Asset manager Kimmeridge, a Devon shareholder, earlier urged the company's board to "initiate an accelerated program of non-core asset divestitures," to streamline its portfolio following the merger with Coterra.Devon and Stone Ridge did not immediately respond to' requests for comment.The Marcellus assets were reportedly projected to account for about 20% of Devon's 2026 production outlook of 1.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The Delaware assets, meanwhile, will contribute about 53% of output.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Commodities

Devon's Record Lease Win 'High Quality' but Expensive Permian Inventory Addition, RBC Says

Devon Energy (DVN) paid a steep price for "high quality" Permian Basin acreage in a record US federal oil and gas lease sale, a move that strengthens its inventory but may prompt investor scrutiny of valuation, RBC Capital Markets analysts said in a note Thursday.Devon emerged as the dominant bidder in a $4 billion Bureau of Land Management auction spanning 74 parcels and 33,530 acres across New Mexico and Texas, marking the highest quarterly federal leasing total on record and far surpassing the prior $972 million peak set in 2018.The company committed about $2.6 billion to secure roughly 16,300 net undeveloped acres across 24 parcels in Lea and Eddy counties in the Delaware Basin. That implies an average cost of about $161,500 per net acre, making Devon by far the largest single participant in the sale.RBC said Devon "made a big splash" in the auction, noting that the acreage is high-quality, with a low 12.5% royalty rate, and should support strong economics.However, RBC flagged the implied cost burden, estimating that under assumptions of 10,000-foot laterals and 24 wells per unit, the land cost works out to roughly $7-8 million per drilling location across about 306 locations, levels RBC described as "eye watering" versus historical Permian Basin deal values."We think this could draw mixed investor views, but DVN is likely evaluating significant asset sales post the recent CTRA [Coterra Energy] merger. We believe this is positive for DVN's inventory build in the Permian, but the price paid could draw investor scrutiny," the analysts said.Price: $46.83, Change: $-1.63, Percent Change: -3.36%

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Drops Coverage On Shares Of Coterra Energy Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We are dropping coverage on shares of CTRA, a U.S. independent oil and gas producer, as the company is about to be acquired by peer Devon Energy Corporation (DVN 47 **). Our prior recommendation on the shares of CTRA was Hold. Shareholders of both CTRA and DVN have approved the merger, and we expect the final trading day for CTRA to be Thursday, May 7.

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Commodities

Devon Energy Q1 Output Hits High End of Guidance; Firm Expands Gas Deals, Advances Merger Plans

Devon Energy (DVN) reported Q1 earnings Tuesday with oil production averaging 387,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, accounting for 46% of total production and reaching the top end of guidance.Total production averaged 833,000 boe/d for the quarter ended March 31, in line with guidance.The upstream energy firm brought 110 operated wells online during the quarter, driven by a concentrated development program in the Delaware Basin.The company expects Q2 oil production between 389,000 barrels per day and 395,000 b/d, while total production is projected between 851,000 boe/d and 868,000 boe/d.Devon targets total capital spending of $875 million to $925 million in Q2.The company is advancing its business optimization plan, targeting $1 billion in pre-tax cash flow improvements, driven by higher production and lower costs, Devon added.Devon said it is expanding commercial opportunities with two long-term natural gas marketing agreements, including a 10-year deal to supply 50 million cubic feet per day to LNG export markets starting in 2028.The firm also signed a separate seven-year agreement to deliver 65 MMcf/d for in-basin power generation starting the same year.Devon is progressing its merger with Coterra Energy (CTRA), which is expected to create a combined company with over 1.6 million boe/d of production.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Friday

Health care stocks were advancing pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.2% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.2%.Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares were up more than 2% after the company said it has rebranded its oral semaglutide medication for type 2 diabetes, formerly known as Rybelsus, as Ozempic.Veeva Systems (VEEV) is set to join the S&P 500 on May 7, to replace Coterra Energy (CTRA), S&P Dow Jones Indices said. Shares of Veeva Systems were up more than 11% premarket.Moderna (MRNA) stock was up more than 2% after the company reported a narrower-than-expected Q1 net loss.

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Wire

Veeva Systems to Join S&P 500

Veeva Systems (VEEV) is set to join the S&P 500 on May 7, to replace Coterra Energy (CTRA), S&P Dow Jones Indices said Thursday.Devon Energy (DVN) is acquiring Coterra Energy in a transaction that is expected to close "soon," S&P Dow Jones Indices added.Shares of Veeva Systems were up more than 10% premarket Friday.Price: $172.77, Change: $+16.80, Percent Change: +10.77%

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Equities

Morgan Stanley Adjusts Price Target on Coterra Energy to $42 From $28, Maintains Equalweight Rating

Coterra Energy (CTRA) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $37.24, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Scotiabank Adjusts Price Target on Coterra Energy to $32 From $31, Maintains Sector Perform Rating

Coterra Energy (CTRA) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $36.95, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $32.64, Change: $+0.79, Percent Change: +2.48%

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Equities

Susquehanna Adjusts Price Target on Coterra Energy to $40 From $34, Maintains Positive Rating

Coterra Energy (CTRA) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $36.91, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Equities

S&P 500 Posts Weekly Gain, Closes at Record High, as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 4.5% this week to a record close as investors grew more optimistic about the situation in the Middle East after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open.The S&P 500 ended the week at 7,126.06, its highest closing level ever. The market benchmark also reached a fresh intraday high on Friday of 7,147.52.The weekly climb -- its third in a row -- moved the S&P 500 back into positive territory for the year to date. It is now up 4.1% for 2026 and 9.2% for April.President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and won't receive any frozen funds from the US, Bloomberg reported. Trump said in a phone interview on Friday that a deal to end the war is mostly complete and talks over a lasting agreement will "probably" be held this weekend, according to the Bloomberg news report.Earlier Friday, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for the remainder of the US-Iran ceasefire period.The technology sector had the largest percentage gain this week across the S&P 500's 11 sectors, jumping 8.1%, followed by a 6.6% climb in consumer discretionary and a 6.3% advance in communication services. Real estate and financials were also strong, rising more than 3% each, while industrials and health care also edged higher.Oracle (ORCL) shares led the technology sector's advance, soaring 27%. The company said it plans to expand its multi-cloud networking capabilities to provide connectivity between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon's (AMZN) Amazon Web Services.The consumer discretionary sector was boosted by a 15% jump in Tesla (TSLA) shares. The electric vehicle maker is developing a new compact, lower-cost electric SUV as it looks to expand its lineup beyond the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, according to a Reuters report citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Also, Tesla is planning to launch a six-seat, long-wheelbase version of the Model Y in India as early as next week, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources.Four sectors declined this week, led by a 3.5% drop in energy and a 1.7% slip in utilities. Materials and consumer staples also edged lower.The energy sector's drop came as crude oil futures fell amid Iran's announcement reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The hardest-hit stocks included shares of Coterra Energy (CTRA), Devon Energy (DVN) and APA Corp. (APA), which shed 7.5% each.Quarterly earnings are expected next week from companies including Tesla, GE Aerospace (GE), GE Vernova (GEV), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Philip Morris International (PM), International Business Machines (IBM), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA), Intel (INTC), American Express (AXP), Union Pacific (UNP), and Procter & Gamble (PG).Economic data will include March retail sales and pending home sales as well as a final reading on April consumer sentiment.

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Equities

Roth Capital Adjusts Coterra Energy Price Target to $32 From $28, Maintains Neutral Rating

Coterra Energy (CTRA) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $37.30, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Wire

Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Coterra Energy to $33 From $28, Maintains Hold Rating

Coterra Energy (CTRA) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $37.30, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $33.29, Change: $-0.12, Percent Change: -0.36%

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