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The Norwegian energy major traded among European ADRs amid sector swings as oil prices moved on US-Iran ceasefire developments.

Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.9% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) down 0.6%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index shed 2.1%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index declined 1.4%.On Wednesday, the US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official told Reuters.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 1.7% to $68.31 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 2.2% to $71.38 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures declined 2.2% to $3.20 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, US crude oil stocks, including those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fell by 9.3 million barrels in the week ended June 26 following a fall of 15.1 million barrels in the previous week. Excluding inventories in the SPR, commercial crude oil stocks declined by 3.8 million barrels after a 6.1 million barrel decrease in the previous week, a larger decline than the 2.2 million barrel decrease expected in a Bloomberg survey.In corporate news, Sable Offshore (SOC) shares surged 42% after the firm said Wednesday it has priced a combined equity and debt offering to raise capital and refinance borrowings tied to its energy assets.New Era Energy & Digital (NUAI) appointed new executives, including Charlie Nelson, currently president and chief operating officer, as chairman and chief executive, effective immediately, the company said Wednesday. Shares were falling past 17%.Eni (E) said it agreed with Mercuria to establish an equally owned joint venture to oversee energy commodities trading activities across global markets. Eni shares were down 2.6%.Equinor (EQNR) has entered into a letter of intent with Transocean (RIG) to charter three Cat D rigs for operations on the Norwegian continental shelf under an agreement valued at about $1 billion, the company said Wednesday. Equinor shares were shedding 0.7% lower, and Transocean was down 0.9%.

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Commodities

Market Chatter: Norwegian Offshore Labor Talks Seek to Prevent Energy Sector Walkout

Norway's state mediator opened wage negotiations Wednesday as offshore labor unions sought to prevent a strike that could disrupt the country's oil and gas industry starting Friday, Reuters reported Wednesday.An initial strike could involve more than 600 members from the three unions, Styrke, Safe and DSO, while additional workers could join if the wage dispute remains unresolved.The report said the action could affect Transocean's (RIG) Encourage rig, Odfjell Technology's Linus rig, AKOFS Offshore's Seafarer vessel and Equinor's (EQNR) Gullfaks B platform.Transocean, Equinor, Odfjell Technology and AKOFS Offshore did not immediately reply 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: $31.37, Change: $-0.03, Percent Change: -0.10%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Wednesday Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.8% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) down 0.3%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index shed 1.6%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index declined 1.3%.On Wednesday, the US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official told Reuters.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 1.8% to $68.26 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 2.3% to $71.25 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures shed 1.6% to $3.22 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, US crude oil stocks, including those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fell by 9.3 million barrels in the week ended June 26 following a fall of 15.1 million barrels in the previous week. Excluding inventories in the SPR, commercial crude oil stocks declined by 3.8 million barrels after a 6.1 million barrel decrease in the previous week, a larger decline than the 2.2 million barrel decrease expected in a Bloomberg survey.In corporate news, Sable Offshore (SOC) shares surged 36% after the firm said Wednesday it has priced a combined equity and debt offering to raise capital and refinance borrowings tied to its energy assets. Proceeds will be used to repay a senior secured term loan with Exxon Mobil (XOM), as well as for transaction costs and general corporate purposes, Sable said. Exxon shares were down 0.2%.Eni (E) said it agreed with Mercuria to establish an equally owned joint venture to oversee energy commodities trading activities across global markets. Shares were down 2.5%.Equinor (EQNR) has entered into a letter of intent with Transocean (RIG) to charter three Cat D rigs for operations on the Norwegian continental shelf under an agreement valued at about $1 billion, the company said Wednesday. Equinor shares were 0.2% lower, and Transocean was down 0.8%.

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Commodities

Equinor Signs $1 Billion Letter of Intent With Transocean for 3 Cat D Rigs

Norwegian energy major Equinor (EQNR) on Wednesday said it has entered into a letter of intent for a $1 billion agreement with Swiss offshore drilling contractor Transocean (RIG) regarding the use of three Cat D rigs on the Norwegian continental shelf.The deal is expected to reduce well costs, speed up the delivery of new wells and maintain high output towards 2035, the company said in a statement.The contract, which includes mobilization, is based on a day rate of less than $400,000 over seven rig-years and covers Cat D rigs Transocean Enabler for three years and the Transocean Encourage and Transocean Endurance for two years each. Optional integrated drilling services are not included.Work is yet to be assigned to the rigs, the statement said.Originally ordered by Equinor, the Cat D rigs are semi-submersible offshore drilling rigs designed to adapt to Norway's winter weather and have operated on the Norwegian continental shelf since their completion in 2015 and 2016.Equinor is targeting Norwegian continental shelf production of 1.3 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2035, with about 70% of the output expected to come from new wells, according to Rune Nedregaard, senior vice president for Wells at Equinor.Price: $31.16, Change: $-0.24, Percent Change: -0.76%

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Equities

Equinor Signs $1 Billion Rig Agreement With Transocean

Equinor (EQNR) has entered into a letter of intent with Transocean (RIG) to charter three Cat D rigs for operations on the Norwegian continental shelf under an agreement valued at about $1 billion, the company said Wednesday.The agreement covers Transocean Enabler for three years, Transocean Encourage and Transocean Endurance for two years each, the company said.The contract is based on a day rate below $400,000 over seven rig years.The rigs will support its plan to reduce well costs, accelerate new wells and maintain production through 2035, Equinor said.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were heading higher late Tuesday morning, rising 0.7% to 1,919.96 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which rose 3.4% and 2% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which were up 1.5% and 1% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by furniture maker Natuzzi (NTZ) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which dropped 2.1% and 1.5% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which lost 1.3% each.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) and lender Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), which advanced 3% and 2.2% respectively. They were followed by software firm Endava (DAVA) and educational publisher Pearson (PSO), which increased 2% and 1.4% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and medical device maker Smith & Nephew (SNN), which fell 5.4% each, and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator Vodafone Group (VOD) and biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX), which were down 3.8% and 3.5% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.1% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.6% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.4% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.9% higher at $71.36 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.4% to $73.42 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 3.2% at $3.28 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Shell (SHEL) is close to a deal to sell over 600 retail fuel outlets in South Africa to Abu Dhabi National Oil's retail arm for a deal valued at around $1 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shell stock was 0.1% higher pre-bell.BP (BP) and Eni's (E) joint venture, Azule Energy, has awarded Vallourec a contract for the Greater PAJ offshore development project in Angola, Vallourec said. BP shares were 0.3% higher and Eni stock was up 0.4% premarket.Equinor (EQNR) and Var Energi have agreed to exchange natural gas assets on the Norwegian continental shelf, Equinor said. Shares of Equinor were up more than 1% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Mixed, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Ahead of Key Economic Reports

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up marginally, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.1% in Tuesday's premarket activity as investors looked ahead to key economic data while concluding one of the strongest quarters for US equities in years.US stock futures were trending lower, with the S&P 500 Index futures, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures, and Nasdaq futures down slightly before the start of regular trading.The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for April, will be released at 9 am ET.The Chicago purchasing managers' index for June is slated for a 9:45 am ET release, followed by the June consumer confidence report and May Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey at 10 am.Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is scheduled to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell 2.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 2.6%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was steady, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Patrick Industries (PATK) shares were down more than 8% pre-bell, while LCI Industries (LCII) stock rose 2% after the companies said they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.6% higher.Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares traded up over 1% in early hours activity after Bloomberg reported that the company is planning to increase its focus on workplace pensions to boost its wealth segment as part of its five-year strategy through 2030.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced marginally, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) increased 0.4%, and the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) advanced by 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.BeOne Medicines' (ONC) stock was down slightly premarket, partially reversing the 3.6% gain at the previous close. The company said Brukinsa met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival in a phase 3 study evaluating the drug as a potential treatment in combination with rituximab for mantle cell lymphoma.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.5% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Hafnia (HAFN) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said that Mikael Skov will step down as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1, and be succeeded by head of asset management Soren Jensen.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was fractionally higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 0.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose 0.1%.Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares were up 0.9% in premarket activity following an 8.1% drop at the prior close. The Financial Times reported that the company is cooperating with Taiwanese authorities after investigators searched its Taiwan office as part of a probe into suspected exports of Nvidia (NVDA) artificial intelligence servers to China in violation of trade restrictions. Nvidia stock was 0.7% higher.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up 0.7% before market open after the company and Var Energi agreed to exchange natural gas assets on the Norwegian continental shelf.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.6% to $71.20 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 2.1% to $3.25 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 1.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.3% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.2% to $4,045.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 1.3% to $59.37 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.6% higher.

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Equities

Equinor, Var Energi Swap Natural Gas Assets in Offshore Norway

Equinor (EQNR) and Var Energi have agreed to exchange natural gas assets on the Norwegian continental shelf, Equinor said Tuesday.Under the swap, Equinor will transfer 32.5% of its interest in, and operatorship of, the Peon natural gas discovery to Var Energi in exchange for interests in producing assets and development licenses, including a 5% share in the Fram field, and positions in the Grosbeak and Mulder discoveries, it said.The transaction enables further maturation of the Peon gas discovery towards development and strengthens Equinor's position in the Troll-Fram area, according to Equinor.Peon is one of the largest undeveloped gas discoveries offshore Norway, with estimated recoverable resources of 105 million to 195 million barrels of oil equivalent, Equinor said.

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Commodities

Equinor Consolidates Troll-Fram Infrastructure Hub Through Coordinated North Sea Swaps

Energy major Equinor (EQNR) has finalized a portfolio optimization across the Norwegian Continental Shelf by executing three independent asset swap agreements with Var Energi, Aker BP, and DNO, the company said on Tuesday.The primary transaction features an exchange with Var Energi, where Equinor will cede a 32.5% interest and operatorship of the Peon gas discovery.In return, Equinor will receive critical producing and development positions to consolidate its footprint in the Troll-Fram infrastructure hub.This includes a 5% stake in the Fram field, raising ownership to 50%, alongside Var Energi's stakes in the Mulder and Grosbeak discoveries and the Gronngylt prospect, it stated.In parallel transactions, designed to align joint-venture partnerships, Equinor completed separate portfolio adjustments with Aker BP and DNO.The agreement with Aker BP transfers a 19% interest in a cluster of Ringvei Vest discoveries to the operator in exchange for a 7.5% equity bump in the Barents Sea's undeveloped Wisting oil discovery, bringing Equinor's total holding to 42.5%, plus a $23 million cash consideration.Concurrently, the swap with DNO allows Equinor to consolidate its ownership up to 80% across the Rover and Sjorover prospects near the Troll field, alongside expanded stakes in the Tyrihans Ost, Bergknapp, and Mistral Sor discoveries in the Haltenbanken area.The transactions await customary regulatory approvals, as per the company's statement.

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Commodities

Norwegian Offshore Directorate Grants Equinor Drilling Permit for Well 30/8-7 S

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate said Monday that it granted Equinor Energy a drilling permit for wellbore 30/8-7 S in production license 190.The exploration well will be drilled in the North Sea under Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations, the directorate said.Equinor (EQNR) holds a 50% operating interest in the license, while Petro AS owns 40% and TotalEnergies EP Norge AS holds the remaining 10%.The production license has been in effect since June 18, 2021, according to data from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.Price: $31.34, Change: $+0.31, Percent Change: +0.98%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower late Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.8% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) down 0.7%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.9%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 0.3%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 3.9% to $69.09 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 4.7% to $71.73 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 0.2% to $3.30 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Constellation Energy (CEG) said it filed applications with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew the operating licenses for its Ginna and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 nuclear reactors in New York through 2049. Constellation shares were down 2.4%.Equinor (EQNR) is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan by the end of the year. The decision is due to a reassessment of its strategic direction and focus on integrated power markets, the firm said. Its shares fell 1.9%.TotalEnergies (TTE) said Thursday the Paris Judicial Court rejected a bid by environmental groups and the City of Paris to block new oil and gas projects or force production cuts under France's duty of vigilance law. TotalEnergies shares were down 1.9%.FuelCell Energy (FCEL) shares jumped 21% after Jefferies upgraded the company's shares to buy from hold.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Friday Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.6% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) down 0.5%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.8%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 0.5%.Oil prices resumed their decline on Friday as tankers continued to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 4% to $69.08 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 4.1% to $72.43 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures were 0.2% lower at $3.34 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Constellation Energy (CEG) said it filed applications with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew the operating licenses for its Ginna and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 nuclear reactors in New York through 2049. Shares were down 2.2%.Equinor (EQNR) is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan by the end of the year. The decision is due to a reassessment of its strategic direction and focus on integrated power markets, the firm said. Shares fell 1.6%.TotalEnergies (TTE) said Thursday the Paris Judicial Court rejected a bid by environmental groups and the City of Paris to block new oil and gas projects or force production cuts under France's duty of vigilance law. Shares were shedding 1.4%.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Decline Friday

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were lower Friday morning, decreasing 0.4% to 1,883.22 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biotech companies Evaxion (EVAX) and Abivax (ABVX), which gained 5.4% and 4.5% respectively. They were followed by healthcare firm Grifols (GRFS) and drink and brewing giant Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD), which added 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by Agomab Therapeutics (AGMB) and steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT), which fell 3.9% and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by energy company Equinor (EQNR), which was down 1.3%.From the UK and Ireland, the gainers were led by pharmaceutical company Compass Pathways (CMPS) and Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which rose 5.6% and 2.8% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by semiconductor company Arm (ARM) and Barclays (BCS), which shed 4% and 1.3% respectively.

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Commodities

Correction: Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Shift Focus From Middle East to Technology Stocks

(Corrects the third paragraph to state that May advance trade deficit widened.)The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 1.6% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors shifted their focus from the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East to technology stocks.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.4% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit widened to $105.76 billion in May from $83.01 billion in April, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.June's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is scheduled to speak on Friday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was down 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) declined by 1.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the company's Q1 earnings announcement.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded down 6.1% in early hours activity after the company priced an offering of $115 million worth of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Nuvation Bio (NUVB) stock was down nearly 1% premarket, extending losses from the previous day's 10% fall. The company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of $250 million of 0.75% convertible senior notes due in 2032.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was marginally higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down nearly 2% before market open after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shutting its Tokyo office by the end of the year.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained by 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.AerCap (AER) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 2.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4.3%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity after closing the prior day with a 3.5% fall. The Italian Competition Authority said the company faces a formal regulatory investigation into whether it engaged in deceptive marketing during a recent price increase for Microsoft 365.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.1% to $69.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.9% to $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.5% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.4% to $4,063.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to $58.83 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Friday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.4% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.3% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.2% lower at $69.64 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 3.5% to $72.64 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.5% at $3.39 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Equinor (EQNR) shares were down more than 1% after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shut its Tokyo office by the end of the year.Cenovus Energy (CVE) has awarded a five-year engineering and maintenance services contract for its White Rose offshore field assets to Aker Solutions, the latter said. Cenovus Energy stock was 0.6% lower premarket.TotalEnergies (TTE) said the Paris Judicial Court rejected a bid by environmental groups and the City of Paris to block new oil and gas projects or force production cuts under France's duty of vigilance law. Shares of TotalEnergies were down 0.2% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Shift Focus From Middle East to Technology Stocks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 1.6% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors shifted their focus from the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East to technology stocks.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.4% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $105.76 billion in May from $83.01 billion in April, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.June's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is scheduled to speak on Friday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was down 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) declined by 1.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the company's Q1 earnings announcement.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded down 6.1% in early hours activity after the company priced an offering of $115 million worth of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Nuvation Bio (NUVB) stock was down nearly 1% premarket, extending losses from the previous day's 10% fall. The company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of $250 million of 0.75% convertible senior notes due in 2032.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was marginally higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down nearly 2% before market open after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shutting its Tokyo office by the end of the year.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained by 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.AerCap (AER) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 2.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4.3%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity after closing the prior day with a 3.5% fall. The Italian Competition Authority said the company faces a formal regulatory investigation into whether it engaged in deceptive marketing during a recent price increase for Microsoft 365.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.1% to $69.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.9% to $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.5% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.4% to $4,063.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to $58.83 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.4% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 3.2% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.2% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.4% lower at $69.49 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 3.7% to $72.45 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 2.9% at $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Equinor (EQNR) shares were down more than 1.9% after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shut its Tokyo office by the end of the year.

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Commodities

Equinor Pulls Out of Japan Offshore Wind; Eyes 2027 Final Investment Decision on Wisting Field

Norwegian energy giant Equinor (EQNR) said that it has decided to completely exit its offshore wind business in Japan and close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026.Company officials stated the exit follows a strategic reassessment to strengthen its focus on integrated power markets. While ending its local presence, Equinor emphasized that Japan remains an important market.Equinor and its partners are shifting focus back to home waters, submitting a proposed environmental impact assessment for the Wisting field in the Barents Sea for public consultation the company noted in a separate press release on Thursday.As the largest undeveloped oil discovery on the Norwegian continental shelf, Wisting holds an estimated recoverable volume of just under 500 million barrels of oil equivalent.The project remains in its early, maturation phase, with further progress hinging on economic viability and profitability improvements, it stated.Equinor and its partners plan to lock in a final concept selection by late 2026, targeting a final investment decision by the end of 2027.

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Equities

Equinor to Wrap Up Offshore Wind Business in Japan

Equinor (EQNR) is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shut its Tokyo office by the end of the year.The decision is due to a reassessment of Equinor's strategic direction and focus on integrated power markets, the company said.Shares of the company were down 2% in Friday's premarket activity.

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