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Shares fell amid a broad energy-sector decline Monday as oil prices dropped on US-Iran peace progress and prospects of the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Softer Tuesday Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index easing 0.1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) shedding 0.3%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index rose 0.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was down 0.4%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 1.4% to $69.76 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract eased 0.2% to $72.99 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 3.9% to $3.30 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, US envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Doha to meet Qatari mediators, CNN reported Tuesday, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The US duo will not meet with Iranian officials, the news report added.Separately, the US Federal Communications Commission is drafting a rule that would ban imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to the grid, due to concerns China could disrupt power supplies with them, Reuters reported.In corporate news, 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. Shell shares rose 0.8%.Air Products and Chemicals (APD) shares jumped past 8% after it said Tuesday it will not proceed with the Louisiana Clean Energy Project due to expected financial returns that do not meet stringent return criteria.Gulfport Energy (GPOR) has acquired roughly 4,700 net undeveloped acres in Ohio's Utica region for about $83 million, expanding its gas inventory in the area, the company said Monday. Its shares were up 2.3%.

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Wire

Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Retailers to Lower Gas Prices as Crude Dips, Fox News Reports

Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Retailers to Lower Gas Prices as Crude Dips, Fox News Reports

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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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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.2% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.1% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.4% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% higher at $71.01 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.1% to $73.20 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 2.3% at $3.25 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.

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Equities

Market Chatter: Shell Close to Deal to Sell South Africa Fuel Outlets to Abu Dhabi National Oil's Retail Arm for $1 Billion

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 Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The deal would give Adnoc Distribution control of 10% of South Africa's market, the report said.The sale would help Shell's plan of shedding non-core holdings, the report said.No final agreement has been reached, the report said.Shell and Adnoc Distribution 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.)

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Equities

LNG Global Demand to Soar 65% to 700 Million Tonnes by 2050, Shell Says

Global demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to increase to almost 700 million tonnes a year by 2050, a surge of around 65% from last year's levels, according to Shell (SHEL).In its 2026 LNG Outlook, Shell said countries will continue to prioritize LNG's flexible and reliable energy security.The ramp-up of new liquefaction facilities in North America, improved performance at existing plants, and slower Asian LNG imports have partially offset the impact of reduced supply from the Middle East, the oil and gas exploration giant said Tuesday.As a result, total LNG trade in 2026 could be similar to last year if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal this summer, before returning to growth in 2027. A total of 422 million tonnes of LNG was traded in 2025.About 180 million tonnes of new annual supply are forecast to enter the market by 2030, according to Shell.Shell's forecasts show that South and Southeast Asia will account for around 40% of global LNG imports by 2050 to meet the rapidly growing demand.Although spot LNG prices in Asia rose to more than $20 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the peak of the Middle East crisis, they remained significantly lower than in 2022, when gas supplies were disrupted following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, reflecting the LNG market's greater resilience now, according to Shell.With long-term supply agreements accounting for around two-thirds of total LNG trade, the average price buyers paid for LNG in May was $11-12 per MMBtu, compared with $7-11 in January before the conflict began, per the Shell statement.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in US as ADRs Rise in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts rose late Thursday morning with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index gaining 1.3% to 1,893.21.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical companies argenx (ARGX) and DBV Technologies (DBVT), which rose 4.2% and 3.5%, respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and health tech company Royal Philips (PHG), which were up 3.2% and 2.7%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by internet advertising firm Criteo (CRTO) and medical device maker EDAP TMS (FOCL), which dropped 2.7% and 2.6%, respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which were down 2.4% and 1.7%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and lender Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), which advanced 8.8% and 2.8%, respectively. They were followed by lender Barclays (BCS) and insurance company Prudential (PUK), which increased 2.6% and 2.5%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and software company Endava (DAVA), which fell 3.5% and 3%, respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Shell (SHEL), which was off 0.4%.

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Oil & Energy

Trump Says Iran Talks Progressing, Calls Hormuz Fees Unacceptable

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday negotiations with Iran are advancing and warned that any fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be "unacceptable."Trump made the remarks speaking alongside Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House."We're doing great in our negotiations with Iran," Trump said, expressing confidence in ongoing talks with Tehran and dismissing suggestions that recent political developments could affect the discussions.Asked whether he would support an agreement that imposed fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said, "It would be unacceptable," arguing that similar charges could encourage other countries to follow suit.Discussing the Iran conflict, Trump said the US did not receive the level of support it expected from allies, adding that while the US did not need help, it would have been "nice" if partners had offered assistance.Trump also credited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Chinese President Xi Jinping for staying out of the Iran conflict. He said both leaders honored his requests to avoid involvement, helping prevent a broader regional escalation.Trump said he has directed the Department of Justice to examine fuel pricing practices at major energy companies alleging price gouging by oil firms. He noted that retail gasoline prices have not fallen in line with declines in crude oil markets.He pointed to several energy majors including Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Shell (SHEL), BP (BP), among others. "... the gasoline or the oil prices have come down so much, and we are not seeing anything at the pump by comparison," Trump said.Trump said, "...we should be, in my opinion, at $2.25 right now at the pump, and we're higher than that, and we are doing a big investigation on it."He alleged that the companies are "possibly gouging," and warned, "I hope they're not. Otherwise, they're going to be in big trouble."The US President said about 19 million barrels of oil moved through global markets the previous day, describing the volume as "a flood" and citing it as evidence of strong supply conditions.Turning to UK energy policy, Trump urged British leaders to expand North Sea oil development and argued the country is failing to capitalize on a major resource opportunity. "You have the greatest oil field in the world, one of them, it's called the North Sea oil," Trump said.

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Commodities

European Power Utilities Boost Focus on Transmission Investment, Storage in H1: WoodMac

European utilities have increased focus on transmission and network expansion, Wood Mackenzie said on Tuesday in a review of H1 2026, with most of the 9% increase in capital investment among the largest firms, dedicated to this.The researcher expects this trend to persist for the full year, with the capital expenditure reflecting regulatory support for investment in networks in several places as well as growing opportunities in energy storage.WoodMac notes a retreat in low-carbon technology spending among oil and gas majors, with BP (BP) having made a highly-publicized strategic shift focused more squarely on fossil fuels.With the British company's offshore wind assets housed in the Jera Nex BP joint venture and Lightsource currently undergoing a strategic view, it is feasible that the company could exit renewables entirely by the end of the year, the report said.Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) have also been observed cutting back their commitments to low-carbon energy, favoring investments in upstream oil, Wood Mackenzie said.Regarding TotalEnergies (TTE), Eni (E) and Repsol, the report notes that each has reduced their investment budget but maintained their strategic path overall.Another trend is the prominence of investments in flexible generation and energy storage, with the most notable move that of TotalEnergies's 50% acquisition of an EPH-owned portfolio in November for 5.1 billion euros ($5.8 billion), paid in stocks.Elsewhere Enel has increased its battery energy storage targets while RWE is planning more gas capacity in Germany and preparing for more gas-fired power generation growth in the US.Expectations have grown that thermal generation will retain a larger share for longer in the power mix, especially in the US, to maintain supply flexibility.Renewables remain at the core of investment plans for most power utilities, with resilience seen in onshore wind and solar despite regulatory uncertainty and grid bottlenecks that make the power harder to deliver.Other constraints include a saturated supply chain, higher interest rates and a trend of increased curtailment.RWE is notably expected to overtake Denmark's Orsted as the global leader in offshore wind, after it clinched large contracts in the UK's AR7 auction, giving it an estimated 12 gigawatt pipeline of projects versus its Danish rival's 10 GW.

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Commodities

Equinor, Partners to Boost Gas Output Offshore Norway

Equinor (EQNR) and its partners, Petoro, Shell (SHEL), TotalEnergies (TTE), and ConocoPhillips (COP) are investing 4 billion Norwegian krones ($413.2 million) in a Troll field project in the North Sea to boost gas production, Equinor said on Friday.The project, named Troll West Increased gas recovery North, or Twin, is expected to launch production as early as 2028.It represents third step of Troll Phase 3 and will extract gas from Troll West reservoir. It will feature two wells inside a subsea template and a pipeline connected to existing offshore facilities, the company noted.Operators expect the development to recover about 11 billion standard cubic meters of gas. The partnership is now notifying the Ministry of Energy about the development following a completed environmental impact assessment, it stated.Equinor aims to develop six to eight similar subsea projects annually through 2035, targeting an overall production level of 1.3 million barrels per day from the region.The Troll field holds roughly 40% of the total gas reserves on the Norwegian continental shelf and supplies about 10% of Europe's total gas needs.

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Asia Markets

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

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were sharply higher late Wednesday morning, rising 1.28% to 1,926.15 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by lenders Banco Santander (SAN) and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), which advanced 2.5% and 2.3% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical firm argenx (ARGX) and biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX), which rose 2.1% and 2% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which dropped 2% and 1.4% respectively. They were followed by software firm SAP (SAP) and telecommunications company Ericsson (ERIC), which were off 1% and 0.8% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and lender Barclays (BCS), which rose 9% and 3.6% respectively. They were followed by Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC), which advanced 3.3% and 2.7% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by British American Tobacco (BTI) and telecommunications operator Vodafone Group (VOD), which fell 8% and 1.3% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas companies BP (BP) and Shell (SHEL), which were down 1.1% and 1% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Pre-Bell Tuesday

Energy stocks were declining pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) falling 0.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 4% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.9% lower at $77.62 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 3.3% to $80.47 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.6% at $3.17 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Sable Offshore (SOC) stock was down more than 4% after the company said it launched a proposed senior secured term loan of up to $1 billion to refinance its existing secured term loan with Exxon Mobil (XOM).Shell's (SHEL) electric vehicle charging service Shell Recharge and SINEXCEL have launched a joint laboratory in Shenzhen, China, to develop EV charging technologies and energy solutions, the Chinese energy technology company said. Shell shares were 0.5% lower premarket.ConocoPhillips (COP) is set to become the first major US oil and gas company to sign a development agreement with Syria's new government, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. ConocoPhillips stock was down more than 1% pre-bell.

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Equities

Shell Recharge, SINEXCEL Launch EV Charging Innovation Lab in China

Shell's (SHEL) electric vehicle charging service Shell Recharge and SINEXCEL have launched a joint laboratory in Shenzhen, China, to develop EV charging technologies and energy solutions, the Chinese energy technology company said Tuesday.The companies also signed a memorandum of understanding covering collaboration in research and development, technical exchange and pilot projects, SINEXCEL said.The joint laboratory will focus on ultra-fast charging, smarter energy management, solar-storage charging systems, megawatt charging infrastructure and artificial intelligence-driven monitoring and maintenance technologies, SINEXCEL said.Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower late Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) each falling about 3.2%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was down 3%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 1%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 4.2% to $81.36 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 4.2% to $83.69 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 1.1% to $3.16 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, a US-Iran peace framework that includes the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has lifted sentiment, but it will take time for oil supply to improve meaningfully, Rystad Energy said in a note emailed Monday. Washington and Tehran have agreed to end their war that has rattled energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz -- the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows -- has remained effectively closed since the US-Israel war with Iran began at the end of February. A formal signing of the US-Iran deal is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday.In corporate news, Shell's (SHEL) Sprng Energy Indian renewable power business could be acquired by Aditya Birla Group, which has emerged as the frontrunner for the unit, Bloomberg reported. Shell shares were falling 3.3%.The European Commission said it has approved a joint venture between TotalEnergies (TTE) and Masdar focused on renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region. TotalEnergies shares were shedding 4.1%.DTE Energy (DTE) received a $1.6 billion loan from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing to help lower energy costs in Michigan and modernize natural gas infrastructure, the Department of Energy said. Shares rose 0.8%.Peabody Energy (BTU) said Monday it terminated its amended 2020 transaction support agreement with surety providers and entered into standard indemnification agreements to support its US mine reclamation obligations. Shares were down 4.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Monday Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) each dropping about 3.2%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was down 2.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 1%.The US and Iran have reached an agreement to end their war and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz after more than three months of conflict that disrupted regional stability and global shipping routes. "The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Sunday. "I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the US Naval blockade."Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 5.1% to $80.55 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 4.7% to $83.24 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 0.5% to $3.14 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Peabody Energy (BTU) said Monday it terminated its amended 2020 transaction support agreement with surety providers and entered into standard indemnification agreements to support its US mine reclamation obligations. Peabody Energy shares were down 4.9%.Shell's (SHEL) Sprng Energy Indian renewable power business could be acquired by Aditya Birla Group, which has emerged as the frontrunner for the unit, Bloomberg reported. Shell shares were shedding 3.4%.The European Commission said it has approved a joint venture between TotalEnergies (TTE) and Masdar focused on renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region. TotalEnergies shares fell 4.3%.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Jump Following Weekend Agreement to End Iran War

(Updates with index moves and geopolitical developments from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose after the US and Iran reached a framework agreement to end the war in the Middle East, setting the stage for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 3% to 26,660.1, the S&P 500 jumped 1.9% to 7,574.4, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.4% to 51,921.7.Energy and consumer staples were among the decliners, while technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary led the gainers.Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Sunday that a memorandum of understanding had been reached, with military operations on all fronts set to cease immediately. No text of the MoU has been released, and the duo has offered conflicting accounts of what will follow a signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, CNN reported.The peace deal will end the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple media reports. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said the ceasefire in Lebanon - one of Iran's preconditions for a negotiated settlement - has been observed in the memorandum of understanding, Al Jazeera reported.Crude oil futures slumped. Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 5.5% to $80.22 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate sank 5.1% to $82.88 per barrel.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Surge in Monday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts started the week significantly higher late Monday morning, climbing 1.83% to 2,900.33 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by accommodations booking site trivago (TRVG) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which rose 11% and 6.7% respectively. They were followed by internet browser company Opera (OPRA) and lender Banco Santander (SAN), which were up 3.3% and 2.7% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which dropped 5.6% and 4.3% respectively. They were followed by medical device maker EDAP TMS (FOCL) and pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY), which were down 1.4% and 0.6%.The gainers from the UK were led by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), which advanced 3.7% and 3% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX), which increased 2.7% and 2.3% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by oil and gas companies Shell (SHEL) and BP (BP), which fell 4% and 3.3% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator Vodafone Group (VOD) and biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB), which lost 2.9% and 1.3% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were falling premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 3.5%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 4.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 5.4% lower at $80.32 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 4.8% to $83.13 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 0.6% at $3.10 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Shell's (SHEL) Sprng Energy Indian renewable power business could be acquired by Aditya Birla Group, which has emerged as the frontrunner for the unit, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Shell were down more than 4% pre-bell.The European Commission said it has approved a joint venture between TotalEnergies (TTE) and Masdar focused on renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region. TotalEnergies stock was down more than 4% premarket.Equinor (EQNR) said it is advancing a fourth phase of development at the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea after new appraisal wells confirmed additional recoverable oil volumes in the area. Equinor shares were down more than 5% pre-bell.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were falling premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 3.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 4.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 5.6% lower at $80.16 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 4.9% to $83.03 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.3% at $3.08 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Shell's (SHEL) Sprng Energy Indian renewable power business could be acquired by Aditya Birla Group, which has emerged as the frontrunner for the unit, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Shell were down more than 4% pre-bell.

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Asia Markets

Update: US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as the US and Iran finally reached a long-awaited agreement to end the war, with President Donald Trump saying the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.9% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 1.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 2.1% higher.Iran's Supreme National Security Council had confirmed on Sunday that a memorandum of understanding had been finalized, with military operations on all fronts set to cease immediately."With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Shares of Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), known as SpaceX, rose 5.3% in premarket activity after the company ended Friday with a market capitalization of more than $2 trillion in a record-setting initial public offering. Shares rose as much as 29% on Friday.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 4.9% at $83.03 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 5.6% lower at $80.16 per barrel.Investors also look forward to the Federal Reserve's rate decision, scheduled for Wednesday. Markets expect no rate moves by the central bank.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index dropped to 5.7 in June from 19.6 in May, compared with expectations of a decrease to a reading of 13.5 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.The May industrial production report, due at 9:15 am ET, is forecast to show a 0.3% gain following a 0.7% increase in the prior month. The June US housing market index, slated for 10 am ET, is expected at 37, unchanged from the prior month.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 5% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.5% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.6% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was flat, and Germany's DAX index was 1.4% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Nvidia (NVDA) shares rose 1.4% after media reports that AI startup Firebird, which is supported by Nvidia, has signed a deal worth up to $10 billion with Kazakhstan to build data centers in the Central Asian country. Amazon (AMZN) stock was up 2.1% after the company said it has completed the issuance of approximately 13.97 billion Canadian dollars ($9.99 billion) in aggregate notes across multiple maturities as part of a registered debt offering. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares were up 3.8% after Citi upgraded the stock to buy from neutral and raised its price target to $575 from $460.On the losing side, ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and Shell (SHEL) saw their stocks drop after oil prices plunged on the announcement of the Middle East peace agreement. ExxonMobil shares fell 3.3%, Chevron stock was down 3%, and Shell shares were down 3.9%.

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