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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Wednesday

Energy stocks were lower premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreating by 4%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 7.5%, while The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.4% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 10% at $91.80 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 9.6% to $99.34 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 2.5% lower at $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were down more than 4% before the opening bell, reversing the 1.4% gain from the prior session. The company said it signed an agreement with Dell Technologies (DELL) and Nvidia (NVDA) to design and install its next high-performance supercomputer, called Pangea 5, in southern France.Equinor (EQNR) shares were down more than 8% premarket after the company reported lower Q1 revenue.Select Water Solutions (WTTR) stock was up over 4% after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue.

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Oil & Energy

Equinor Q1 Production Surges By 9% Year-Over-Year

Norwegian energy major Equinor (EQNR) posted its strongest quarterly profit in three years on Wednesday, driven by record-breaking production levels and high commodity prices resulting from the ongoing conflict with Iran.The company reported that Q1 production surged 9% year-over-year, reaching a record 2.31 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. That was significantly higher than the 2.12 mmboepd recorded a year earlier.The production spike was led by the commissioning of new wells and increased output across the Norwegian Continental Shelf and the US, Equinor noted.Higher realized liquids prices and a boost in US gas prices further bolstered the bottom line, despite a decline in European gas prices, the company said.Equinor warned that the disruption to global energy flows caused by the US-Iran hostilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to persist long after active the conflict ends.Despite these logistical hurdles, the company's downstream and trading division reported a profit of $787 million, nearly double its long-term quarterly guidance of $400 million.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Potential US-Iran Truce

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity amid news of a potential US-Iran truce.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures falling 1.2%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 1.6% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications fell in the week ended May 1 amid higher mortgage rates, according to data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association early Wednesday.ADP's monthly measure of private payrolls showed a 109,000 increase in April, below expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:20 am ET for an increase of 120,000.State-level unemployment data for March is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly petroleum stocks at 10:30 am ET.Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee is due to speak on Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) fell over 14%.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.9% lower.Hut 8 (HUT) shares were up more than 24% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 revenue.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.4% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 3.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) increased by 4.3%.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares were up more than 18% in premarket activity after the company overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1% higher.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 6% premarket after the company posted higher-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue in addition to raising its 2026 adjusted sales growth guidance.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 4.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) fell by 4.8%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down more than 9% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.8%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 2.3%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Ametek (AME) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company agreed to acquire Indicor Instrumentation from Indicor in an all-cash deal valued at about $5 billion.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.2%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 1.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% lower.Amazon (AMZN) shares were up more than 1% a day after The Information reported the company-backed Anthropic will pay Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google Cloud about $200 billion over five years for computing capacity and processors.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 10% to $91.80 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 2.5% at $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 9.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.6% lower.Gold futures for May rose by 3.1% to $4,711.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 5.7% to $77.79 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 3% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 5.4%.

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Equities

Equinor Q1 Adjusted Earnings Rise, Revenue Declines

Equinor (EQNR) reported Q1 adjusted earnings early Wednesday of $1.48 per share, up from $0.66 a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.99.Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $27.84 billion, down from $29.92 billion a year ago.Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $28.58 billion.For 2026, the oil major expects oil and gas production to increase 3% year-over-year, Equinor said.

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Commodities

Equinor Starts Eirin Field, Boosts European Gas Supply

Equinor (EQNR) has brought the Eirin field online, unlocking about 27.6 million barrels of oil equivalent in recoverable resources, mainly gas, to support European supply, the company said in a Tuesday statement.The company is exporting gas from Eirin through the Gina Krog and Sleipner A platforms in the North Sea, strengthening flows from Norway to Europe, Equinor said.Equinor developed the subsea field in about three years from project launch to production start, the company noted.The company discovered Eirin in 1978 but shelved the project due to weak economics, then reassessed the field in 2023 as demand for Norwegian gas increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it said.Equinor invested about 4.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($486.5 million) to develop the field, tying the subsea facility back to the Gina Krog platform and exporting gas via the Sleipner hub.The project will extend the Gina Krog platform's operational life to 2036 from 2029, supporting continued production and preserving associated jobs.Equinor electrified the Gina Krog platform in 2023, enabling low emissions from Eirin, with a carbon intensity of about 3 kilograms of CO2 per barrel of oil equivalent produced."The partnership saw an opportunity to contribute to Europe's energy security in a challenging time. We made an ambitious plan for a fast, cost effective and safe development," Linda Kada Hoiland, senior vice president at Equinor, said."Eirin will extend production from the Gina Krog platform by seven years," Hoiland said, adding that the project will deliver gas to Europe while supporting value creation and jobs linked to the asset.Price: $41.57, Change: $+0.25, Percent Change: +0.61%

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Equities

Equinor Starts Production at Eirin Gas Field in North Sea

Equinor (EQNR) said Tuesday the Eirin field has begun production, exporting gas to Europe via the Gina Krog platform and Sleipner A platform.The company said the subsea project, developed on a fast timeline, is expected to deliver about 27.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, mostly gas.The development cost about 4.5 billion Norwegian Krone ($485.7 million) and is expected to extend the life of the Gina Krog field to 2036, the company said.Equinor said the project uses existing infrastructure and electrification, resulting in relatively low emissions of around 3 kg of CO2 per barrel produced.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Start Week Lower

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts kicked off the week lower late Monday morning, falling 0.70% to 1,803.50 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX), which climbed 8.1% and 1.9% respectively. They were followed by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and biopharmaceutical company Grifols (GRFS), which advanced 1.8% and 1.5% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY) and lender Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), which dropped 5.5% and 4.2% respectively. They were followed by medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which lost 3.3% and 1% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which rose 9.2% and 2.8% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and Amarin (AMRN), which were up 2.3% and 2.2% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical company NuCana (NCNA) and cruise line operator Carnival (CUK), which fell 2.2% and 1.6% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company GSK (GSK) and biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB), which were down 1.2% and 0.4% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.3% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was marginally lower and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% higher at $102.32 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 1.8% to $110.13 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.1% at $2.81 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Hess Midstream (HESM) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Equinor (EQNR) is extending key supplier deals for drilling and well services with an aggregate value of about 17 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.83 billion), the company said. Equinor stock was up more than 1% premarket.ProPetro (PUMP) shares were down more than 5% after the company said it plans to offer $500 million in convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private placement, with an additional $75 million option for initial purchasers.

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Treasury

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Near Strait of Hormuz

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.03% in Monday's premarket activity as escalating tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The factory orders data for March will be released at 10 am ET.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.3%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.3%.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company lowered its outlook for 2026 adjusted earnings.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lower.Evotec (EVO) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company said it has nominated the first small molecule preclinical development candidate from its multi-target drug discovery collaboration in medical dermatology with Almirall.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% higher.CNA Financial (CNA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 core income.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) declined by 0.01% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.ADT (ADT) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it initiated a secondary public offering of 102 million shares held by entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management (APO).EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it is extending key supplier deals for drilling and well services with an aggregate value of about 17 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.83 billion).TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.01%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) advanced by 0.01%.SAP (SAP) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it has agreed to acquire Dremio and Prior Labs in separate deals aimed at supporting its enterprise AI and data capabilities.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3% to $105.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.4% to $2.82 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1.7% at $4,567.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 3.5% to $73.76 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 2.8%.

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Commodities

Equinor Extends Drilling, Well Service Contracts on Maturing Norwegian Continental Shelf

Norwegian oil company Equinor (EQNR) has extended supplier agreements for drilling and well services totaling around 17 billion Norwegian krone ($1.84 billion), it said on Monday, contracts the company says will help maintain output from the Norwegian continental shelf.The company said it was exercising one-year options under the three contracts and two-year options under 18 corporate framework agreements for specialist services linked to these deals.The latter specialist services are worth about 4.3 billion krone over two years and the drilling and well service agreements about 8.3 billion.The contracts were awarded to Baker Hughes Norge, Halliburton and SLB Norge while these companies plus another 15 suppliers have been awarded the agreements for specialist service provision.Equinor said the services these companies provide are of growing importance given the maturity of the shelf, meaning more work is required there to sustain production levels.The company aims to be approach 2035 with output of around 1.2 million barrels a day and it estimates about 70% of this will come from new wells by then, it said.

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Equities

Equinor Extending Supplier Deals for Drilling, Well Services

Equinor (EQNR) is extending key supplier deals for drilling and well services with an aggregate value of about 17 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.83 billion), the company said Monday.It is exercising one-year options under three contracts for integrated drilling and well services, as well as two-year options under 18 company framework agreements for relevant specialist services.The company said the drilling and well services deals are valued at 8.3 billion kroner and were awarded to Baker Hughes (BKR), Halliburton (HAL) and SLB (SLB).The corporate framework agreements are pegged at 4.3 billion kroner per annum over two years, according to Equinor.The company's shares were up 1.5% in premarket activity.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Flat in Friday Trading; Gain 1.3% for Week

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were trending marginally higher late Friday morning, rising 0.05% to 1,824.45 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index, which is up 1.25% for the week so far.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO), which climbed 6.3% and 3.6% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which advanced 3.3% and 3% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX) and furniture maker Natuzzi (NTZ), which dropped 6% and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies (DBVT) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which lost 3.3% and 2.4% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by educational publisher Pearson (PSO) and biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), which rose 3.2% and 2.8% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) and cruise line operator Carnival (CUK), which were up 2.7% and 2.5% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical company Amarin (AMRN) and oil and gas company BP (BP), which fell 2.8% and 1.9% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and oil and gas company Shell (SHEL), which were down 1.4% and 1.2% respectively.

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Commodities

Equinor Awards Engineering Contract for Bay du Nord Offshore Project in Canada to Subsea Integration Alliance

Equinor (EQNR) has awarded a front-end engineering design contact to the Subsea Integration Alliance for development work at the Bay du Nord offshore Canada, Subsea said in a post on Linkedin on Wednesday.It said the development is one of the most significant deepwater projects ever proposed for Newfoundland and Labrador and the choice of Subsea Integration Alliance reflected the strength of its long-term collaboration with Equinor, established in 2024.Prior collaboration on the project has now simplified the development approach and enabled the establishment of a strong technical and commercial foundation for the so-called front-end engineering design or FEED contract, the company said.The company said there was strong regional expertise available for the project which is now moving into a detailed engineering phase that will precede a final investment decision."Bay du Nord is a hugely exciting step forward and a clear example of a new way of working. Entering FEED reflects the value that can be created through close collaboration," saidCEO Mads Hjelmeland.

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Asia Markets

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

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were lower late Wednesday morning, declining 0.45% to 1,779.46 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications firm Nokia (NOK) and medical device maker EDAP (EDAP), which rose 6.1% and 3.8% respectively. They were followed by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and Banco Santander (SAN), which were up 2.7% and 1% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and healthcare tech firm Royal Philips (PHG), which fell 6.1% and 5.6% respectively. They were followed by internet browser company Opera (OPRA) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which lost 3.2% and 3.1% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by communications company WPP (WPP) and software firm Endava (DAVA), which advanced 2.7% and 1.2% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Shell (SHEL) and educational publisher Pearson (PSO), which increased 1% and 0.7% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and pharmaceutical company GSK (GSK), which fell 8% and 7% respectively. They were followed by Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO), which were down 5.8% and 5.5% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.4% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) climbing 1.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was increasing 0.2%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.2%.In sector news, the United Arab Emirates will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its more expanded version, OPEC+, effective May 1, the Emirates News Agency reported.This comes as Iran's latest proposal to end the war in the Middle East has still not won President Donald Trump's backing, leaving the deadly conflict in a continuing state of deadlock, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed US official.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 3.7% to $99.90 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract rose 2.7% to $111.17 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures increased 0.4% to $2.56 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Chevron (CVX) signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya's National Oil Corporation, or NOC, to conduct a joint study evaluating the potential of unconventional shale oil and gas resources in sedimentary basins across the country, NOC said Tuesday. Separately, Chevron is in advanced talks to sell a portfolio of Asian assets to Eneos in a deal that could be valued at more than $2 billion, Bloomberg reported. Chevron shares climbed 1.9%.Equinor (EQNR) shares rose 1.1% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to equal weight from underweight and raised its price target to $40.40 from $22.80.NextEra Energy (NEE) shares gained 1.5% after it said the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved operating license renewals for Florida Power & Light's St. Lucie nuclear units, extending Unit 1 to 2056 and Unit 2 to 2063.BP (BP) shares added 0.8%. The company reported Q1 underlying replacement cost profit Tuesday of $1.24 per American depositary share, up from $0.53 a year earlier. Sales and other operating revenue for the quarter totaled $52.26 billion, up from $46.91 billion a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $49.4 billion.

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Wire

Equinor Shares Rise After Morgan Stanley Upgrade

Equinor (EQNR) shares rose 1.3% in Tuesday trading after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to equal weight from underweight and raised the price target to $40.40 from $22.80.Trading volume stood at over 3.2 million shares, compared with a daily average of about 7.7 million.Price: $38.56, Change: $+0.51, Percent Change: +1.34%

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Research

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Equinor ASA to Equal Weight From Underweight, Adjusts PT to $40.40 From $22.80

Equinor ASA (EQNR) has an average rating of Underweight and mean price target of $350.58, 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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Asia Markets

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

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were rising late Friday morning, gaining 0.66% at 1,798.36 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index, which is off 2% for the week so far.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO) and software firm SAP (SAP), which rose 6.4% and 5.6% respectively. They were followed by furniture maker Natuzzi (NTZ) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which were up 2.6% and 1.7% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which fell 2.4% and 1.4% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which were down 1.2% and 0.9% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by British American Tobacco (BTI) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which advanced 2.5% and 2.4% respectively. They were followed by insurance company Prudential (PUK) and educational publisher Pearson (PSO), which increased 1.2% and 0.7% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical firm NuCana (NCNA) and Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which fell 5.1% and 2.7% respectively. They were followed by Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and Silence Therapeutics (SLN), which lost 1.6% and 1% respectively.

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Asia Markets

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

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were falling sharply late Tuesday morning, dropping 1.15% to 1,812.72 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which rose 2.7% and 1.7% respectively. They were followed by 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS) and medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP), which were up 1.2% each.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX) and pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO), which fell 3% and 2.8% respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX) and pharmaceutical company Ascendis Pharma (ASND), which were down 2.7% each.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and software firm Endava (DAVA), which advanced 6.4% and 2.7% respectively. They were followed by education company Pearson (PSO) and pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN), which increased 1.2% and 0.9% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and NuCana (NCNA), which dropped 8.7% and 3.2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and cruise line operator Carnival (CUK), which lost 2.3% and 2.2% respectively.

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Commodities

Okea to Exit Mistral Stake in $30 Million Deal, Strengthens Balance Sheet

Okea said Monday that it agreed to sell a 20% stake in production license 1119, Mistral, for $30 million, with an estimated post-tax gain of about $25 million.The company said it entered into a sale-and-purchase agreement with Japex Norge to divest its 20% working interest in the Mistral license for a fixed consideration of $30 million.The transaction carries an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026, and remains subject to customary government approvals before completion, the company said.Okea added that the deal includes contingent consideration, allowing it to retain upside exposure tied to a potential commercial discovery at the Mistral Nord prospect.The company said the divestment supports balance sheet strength and sharpens focus on core operating areas.Okea expects a positive net profit after tax impact of about $25 million, with the gain to be recognized upon closing, which is anticipated by the end of Q3 2026.The company said Mistral has been part of its portfolio since APA2018, Awards in Predefined Areas 2018, with the Mistral Sor discovery made in Q1 2025, and that it holds estimated recoverable resources of 38 million barrels of oil equivalent.Following the transaction, license partners will include Equinor (EQNR) as operator with 60%, alongside Inpex Idemitsu Norge and Japex Norge, each holding 20% interesPrice: $35.82, Change: $+0.35, Percent Change: +0.99%

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