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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Trending Lower in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were heading lower late Wednesday morning, declining 0.54% to 1,835.78 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP) and biopharmaceutical firm Grifols (GRFS), which advanced 3% and 2.6%, respectively. They were followed by software company SAP (SAP) and biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX), which increased 2.5% each.The decliners from continental Europe were led by furniture maker Natuzzi (NTZ) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which dropped 4.2% and 1.6%, respectively. They were followed by telecommunications company Ericsson (ERIC) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which lost 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and software company Endava (DAVA), which rose 3.2% each. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies Amarin (AMRN) and NuCana (NCNA), which were up 3% and 2.3% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and biopharmaceutical company Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO), which fell 2.9% and 2.6% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZN) and utilities company National Grid (NGG), which were down 1.3% and 1.2% respectively.

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Wire

Market Chatter: Equinor's Danske Commodities Lays Off 5% Staff to Focus More on Technology-Based Operations

Equinor's (EQNR) Danske Commodities has decided to let go about 5% of its staff as the company shifts its focus more on technology-based trading operations, Bloomberg said Wednesday, citing an emailed statement from the company.As many as 28 employees have left the firm last month and the headcount reduction is necessary so that Danske Commodities is well-positioned for the markets of the future, the report said.Danske Commodities did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(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.)Price: $37.42, Change: $-0.59, Percent Change: -1.54%

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as ADRs Rise in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts rose late Tuesday morning with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index gaining 0.3% to 1,844.78.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical company Grifols (GRFS) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which rose 3.1% and 2.9%, respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which were up 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX), which fell 2.5% and 1.2%, respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Eni (E) and pharmaceutical company Ascendis Pharma (ASND), which were down 1% and 0.5%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical companies Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) and Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX), which advanced 6.2% and 4.2%, respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company NuCana (NCNA) and cruise line operator Carnival (CUK), which increased 3.4% and 3%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN), which dropped 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively. They were followed by tobacco company British American Tobacco (BTI) and oil and gas company Shell (SHEL), which were off 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively.

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Commodities

Equinor Divests Stake in Scatec for $170 Million, Keeps Solar Project Ties

Norwegian energy company, Equinor (EQNR) said on Tuesday that it has divested an 8.07% shareholding in Scatec, a renewable energy systems company, in a deal worth 1.6 billion Norwegian krone ($170 million), at 125 krone per share.According to the company's press release, Equinor will retain an 8.05% stake in the Oslo-based company following this transaction, and has also agreed to a 90-day lockup on its remaining shares, preventing any further sales during this period.Equinor first became a minority shareholder in Scatec in 2018, before steadily increasing its stake to 16.12%, across several purchases between 2019 and 2023. Its average entry price stands at 80 krone, including dividends.The company noted that it will continue to partner with Scatec on the Apodi and Mendubim solar projects in Brazil, which remain unaffected by the transaction.

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Equities

Equinor Cuts Stake in Scatec

Equinor (EQNR) said Tuesday it has sold an 8.07% stake in Scatec at 125 Norwegian Krone ($13.26) per share, generating proceeds of about 1.6 billion Norwegian Krone.The company said it retains an 8.05% stake and has agreed to a 90-day lock-up on its remaining shares following the transaction.The companies will continue their joint operations in solar projects in Brazil, including Apodi and Mendubim, which are unaffected by the sale, it added.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were mixed late Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index shedding 0.1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 0.3%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index added 1%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was falling 1.2%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 1.4% to $97.89 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 3.3% to $98.32 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures shed 0.8% to $2.63 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Monday lowered its Q2 oil demand forecast due to the Middle East conflict, but maintained its full-year estimates amid expectations for a rebound in H2. The cartel sees global oil consumption at 105.1 million barrels a day in the ongoing three-month period, it said in its latest monthly market report. Last month, the organization projected demand at 105.6 million barrels per day in Q2.In corporate news, TotalEnergies (TTE) shares added 0.8% after it said Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey's state energy company TPAO to pursue exploration opportunities.Chevron (CVX) and Shell (SHEL) are set to sign agreements involving oil and gas areas in Venezuela, Reuters reported. Chevron shares rose 1.7%, and Shell added 0.4%.GFL Environmental (GFL) agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure in a 6.4 billion-Canadian-dollar ($4.63 billion) deal that is expected to boost its waste management operations in Western Canada. GFL shares fell 9.6%.Equinor (EQNR) shares added 0.5% after it said Monday its board has decided to propose a share capital reduction to shareholders through the cancellation of own shares and redemption of shares held by the Norwegian state following its 2025 buyback program.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Monday Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 0.3% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) fractionally higher.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was climbing 1.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was falling 1.2%.In sector news, the US military blockade on all traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports started at 10 am ET Monday, after weekend peace talks in Pakistan faltered, CNN reported. "If any of these ships [that the president refers to as Iran's 'fast attack ships'] come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED," Trump said on a social media post.Separately, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Monday lowered its Q2 oil demand forecast due to the Middle East conflict, but maintained its full-year estimates amid expectations for a rebound in H2. The cartel sees global oil consumption at 105.1 million barrels a day in the ongoing three-month period, it said in its latest monthly market report. Last month, the organization projected demand at 105.6 million barrels per day in Q2.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 3.2% to $99.72 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 5% to $99.93 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures shed 0.6% to $2.63 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Chevron (CVX) and Shell (SHEL) are set to sign agreements involving oil and gas areas in Venezuela, Reuters reported. Chevron shares rose 1.2%, and Shell added 0.4%.GFL Environmental (GFL) agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure in a 6.4 billion-Canadian-dollar ($4.63 billion) deal that is expected to boost its waste management operations in Western Canada. GFL shares fell nearly 8%.Equinor (EQNR) shares added 1.3% after it said Monday its board has decided to propose a share capital reduction to shareholders through the cancellation of own shares and redemption of shares held by the Norwegian state following its 2025 buyback program.

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Wire

Equinor to Propose Share Capital Reduction After 2025 Buyback Program

Equinor (EQNR) said Monday its board of directors decided to propose a share capital reduction to shareholders through the cancellation of own shares and redemption of shares held by the Norwegian state following its 2025 buyback program.The company said the proposal would cut share capital by 415.1 million Norwegian kroner ($43.8 million) to 5.98 billion kroner from 6.39 billion kroner via the cancellation and redemption of about 166.1 million shares, adding that a notice for the general meeting to consider the plan will be issued at a later date.Price: $39.31, Change: $+0.35, Percent Change: +0.90%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell as Trump Orders US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Talks With Iran Fail

US equity futures were lower pre-bell on Monday after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of US and Iran to reach an agreement in peace talks in Islamabad.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.6% lower."Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.Trump said that an agreement was not reached due to Iran's unwillingness to give up its nuclear ambitions, while Iran said the US had made unreasonable demands.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 7.4% at $102.26 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 7.8% higher at $104.11 per barrel.Existing Home Sales, scheduled for release at 10 am ET, are seen declining 0.8% for March after an increase of 1.7% in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.7% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.9% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.1% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was lower by 1.2% in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, a number of energy firms saw stock gains as oil prices once again breached the $100 mark. Exxon Mobil (XOM) shares gained 1.6%, ConocoPhillips (COP) shares increased 2%, and Equinor (EQNR) stock rose 2.2%.On the losing side, Best Buy (BBY) stock fell 4.5% after the company's stock was downgraded by Goldman Sachs to sell from buy.

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