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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Late Afternoon

Energy stocks rose late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index climbing 1.8% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 1.4%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index increased 0.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was up 0.6%.In sector news, it will take about six months for the US and Iran to reach a peace deal, and the two sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that period, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing Gulf Arab and European officials familiar with the matter.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.4% to $93.46 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent gained 3.4% to $98.19 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 2.2% to $2.67 per 1 million BTU.US natural gas stocks rose by 59 billion cubic feet in the week ended Friday, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg, and following an increase of 50 billion in the previous week.In corporate news, TotalEnergies (TTE) shares climbed 4.3% after the company said Q1 exploration and production results are expected to rise significantly, backed by higher oil prices and contributions from new projects.Equinor (EQNR) said it expects stronger Q1 results in its marketing, midstream, and processing division. The stock rose 4%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) appointed President Ross Bhappu as CEO on Wednesday, succeeding Mark Chalmers, who is retiring from the top job. Energy Fuels shares shed 0.5%.York Water (YORW) shares fell 2.7% after it said Thursday it priced an underwritten public offering of about 1.5 million common shares at $28.50 per share, for estimated gross proceeds of about $43 million.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Thursday Afternoon

Energy stocks advanced Thursday afternoon with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.8% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 1.5%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index gained 0.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index climbed 0.2%.In sector news, it will take about six months for the US and Iran to reach a peace deal, and the two sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that period, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing Gulf Arab and European officials familiar with the matter.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 4% to $94.95 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent jumped 5% to $99.64 a barrel.US natural gas stocks rose by 59 billion cubic feet in the week ended Friday, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg, and following an increase of 50 billion in the previous week.Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 1.1% to $2.64 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, TotalEnergies (TTE) shares climbed 4.5% after the company said Q1 exploration and production results are expected to rise significantly, backed by higher oil prices and contributions from new projects.Equinor (EQNR) said it expects stronger Q1 results in its marketing, midstream, and processing division. The stock rose 4.6%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) appointed President Ross Bhappu as CEO on Wednesday, succeeding Mark Chalmers, who is retiring from the top job. Energy Fuels shares rose 1.2%.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Declining in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were trending lower late Thursday morning, declining 0.42% to 1,823.55 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which advanced 4.4% and 3.7%, respectively. They were followed by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and software firm SAP (SAP), which increased 3.6% and 3.1%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX), which dropped 3% and 1.6%, respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies DBV Technologies (DBVT) and argenx (ARGX), which fell 1.3% and 1.1%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and communications company WPP (WPP), which rose 4.3% and 2.8%, respectively. They were followed by educational publisher Pearson (PSO) and oil and gas company BP (BP), which were up 2.4% and 2.1%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by cruise line operator Carnival (CUK) and biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC), which lost 4.6% and 2.8%, respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company NuCana (NCNA) and pharmaceutical company GSK (GSK), which were down 1.7% and 0.9%, respectively.

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Commodities

Equinor Sees Q1 MMP Division Earnings Above Guidance Amid Iran War-Driven Volatility

Norwegian energy company Equinor (EQNR) on Thursday said it expects Q1 average quarterly adjusted operating income of around $400 million from its marketing, midstream, and processing division, surpassing the company's guidance figures, amid "significant volatility" in the crude, products, and liquids markets due to the Iran war."The conflict in the Persian Gulf has driven significant volatility across crude, products, and liquids towards the end of the quarter," the company said in a trading update.The company's US trading business was also set to benefit from higher prices driven by the cold spell in the country in late January.Meanwhile, "European geographic spreads supported gains from optimizing European gas flows."In Norway, the company reported exploration activity in 9 wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in Q1, with 8 wells being completed.International output was expected to be stable compared with the previous quarter, excluding output from the Adura project, the statement said.Price: $38.08, Change: $+1.26, Percent Change: +3.41%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Premarket Thursday

Energy stocks were rising premarket Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.5%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.4% higher at $92.50 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 1.9% to $96.69 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.3% at $2.62 per 1 million British Thermal Units.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were up more than 3% after the company said Q1 exploration and production results are expected to rise significantly, supported by higher oil prices and contributions from new projects.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it expects stronger Q1 results in its marketing, midstream, and processing division.Enbridge's (ENB) Enbridge Energy has received US presidential permits to operate and maintain the existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in St. Clair County, Michigan, and Pembina County, North Dakota, the White House said. Enbridge shares were 0.4% higher premarket.

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Equities

Equinor Expects Upbeat Q1 Results for Marketing, Midstream, Processing Unit

Equinor (EQNR) said Thursday it expects stronger Q1 results in its marketing, midstream, and processing division.The company projects the division's average quarterly adjusted operating income at around $400 million."Result this (Q1) is expected to be above this guidance," Equinor said. "The conflict in the Persian Gulf has driven significant volatility across crude, products and liquids towards the end of the quarter."The company also detailed several other factors supporting the upbeat outlook.Equinor is scheduled to report Q1 results May 6.The company's shares were up 1.3% in premarket activity.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Softer Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.5% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) decreasing 0.3%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was adding 0.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.9%.In sector news, President Donald Trump said he sees the US-Israel war with Iran "as very close to over," news outlets reported, citing an interview on Fox Business Network conducted Tuesday and broadcast Wednesday.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil shed 0.3% to $90.98 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was steady at $94.79 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures increased 0.5% to $2.61 per 1 million BTU.US crude oil stocks, including those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, declined 5.1 million barrels in the week ended April 10 following an increase of 1.3 million barrels in the previous week. Excluding inventories in the SPR, commercial crude oil stocks fell by 900,000 barrels after a 3.1-million-barrel increase in the previous week, compared with the 1.9-million-barrel increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, ReNew Energy Global (RNW) shares rose 2.4% after the firm said Wednesday it has commissioned roughly 2.4 gigawatts of assets in fiscal 2026, bringing its total operating capacity to about 12.6 GW.Spire (SR) has agreed to sell its natural gas storage assets in Wyoming and Oklahoma to I Squared Capital for $650 million, the companies said Wednesday. Spire shares were down 0.4%.Equinor's (EQNR) Danske Commodities said it eliminated about 28 positions in March, as the company aims to further its new commercial strategy. Equinor shares fell 3.2%.NOV (NOV) shares fell 0.4% after the company said disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East are expected to weigh on its Q1 results, with revenue and earnings coming in below prior guidance due to logistical challenges and delayed equipment deliveries in the region.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Mixed Wednesday Afternoon

Energy stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index easing 0.1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) increasing 0.3%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was adding 0.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.7%.In sector news, President Donald Trump downplayed the possibility of an extended war in Iran. Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, telling the world to brace for an "amazing two days," as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict, Reuters reported. Pakistan's military confirmed Field Marshal Asim Munir had arrived in Tehran, the news report said. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Munir, who had mediated the last round of talks, was heading to Iran "to narrow gaps" between the two sides.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 0.7% to $91.87 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 0.6% to $95.40 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures increased 0.2% to $2.61 per 1 million BTU.US crude oil stocks, including those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, declined by 5.1 million barrels in the week ended April 10 following an increase of 1.3 million barrels in the previous week. Excluding inventories in the SPR, commercial crude oil stocks fell by 900,000 barrels after a 3.1-million-barrel increase in the previous week, compared with the 1.9-million-barrel increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, Spire (SR) has agreed to sell its natural gas storage assets in Wyoming and Oklahoma to I Squared Capital for $650 million, the companies said Wednesday. Spire shares were down 0.4%.Equinor's (EQNR) Danske Commodities said it eliminated about 28 positions in March, as the company aims to further its new commercial strategy. Equinor shares fell 1.7%.NOV (NOV) shares decreased 0.4% after the company said disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East are expected to weigh on its Q1 results, with revenue and earnings coming in below prior guidance due to logistical challenges and delayed equipment deliveries in the region.BP (BP) plans to simplify its business into two main divisions focused on oil and gas production and downstream operations, marking a shift away from its earlier energy transition strategy, multiple media sources reported Tuesday. BP shares were up 0.4%.

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Wire

Update: Equinor's Danske Commodities Cuts 28 Jobs to Further Commercial Strategy

(Updates to rewrite throughout with the company's response.)Equinor's (EQNR) Danske Commodities said Wednesday that it eliminated about 28 positions in March, as the company aims to further its new commercial strategy.As part of its organizational adjustments, some positions have been discontinued, while new positions are being established, according to a statement from Jonas Skovbjerg Hansen, vice president of people & culture, sent to."Change is never easy, but we believe these adjustments are necessary to ensure that Danske Commodities delivers on our ambition to be at forefront of tech trading and asset management," Hansen said.Price: $37.31, Change: $-0.69, Percent Change: -1.82%

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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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