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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.

Research

Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Hold Opinion On Shares Of Shell Plc

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We raise our 12-month target price for Shell to USD93 (from USD84) due to higher earnings forecast and based on a 2026 P/E of 10.2x, which reflects 0.25 standard deviation below its 10-year average of 11.2x, given Shell's large scale of integrated operation with its downstream division being able to partially cushion the impact of potentially lower crude oil prices in 2027. Shell's Q1 2026 adjusted net profit of USD6.9B (+24% Y/Y) was within market expectations but above ours, coming in at 26% of the consensus' 2026 estimates and 38% of our forecast. Hence, we revise upwards our EPS forecasts to USD9.10 (USD6.11) for 2026 and USD8.19 (USD6.29) for 2027 on higher crude oil and gas price assumptions but maintain production estimates. Our rating is maintained at Hold as we expect continued share price consolidation following the recent crude oil price rebound, which benefited from the stock's fairly strong positive correlation to Brent oil prices.

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Research Alert: Shell: Q1 2026 Net Profit Meets Consensus View; Guides For Lower Gas Output

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Shell's Q1 2026 adjusted net profit of USD6.9B (+24% Y/Y) was within market expectations but above our forecast, doubling sequentially from USD3.3B in Q4 2025 due to volatile energy markets from the Middle East conflict that caused Brent crude to reach USD81/bbl (+27% from Q4). We have reservations about the sustainability of these results given the exceptional trading conditions rather than operational improvements, with broad-based earnings led by Chemicals & Products swinging to USD1.9B profit from a USD66M loss as refinery utilization surged to 99%. Q2 2026 guidance signals significant disruptions, with Integrated Gas production forecast to be down 30%-36% and LNG volumes declining 9%-14% due to conflict impacts, including on its Qatar operations. Balance sheet deteriorated materially, with net debt rising to USD52.6B and gearing to 23%, while a USD11.2B working capital outflow, including USD6.7B inventory increases, raises concerns about potential reversals if commodity prices normalize, in our view.

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Research

Research Alert: Shell: Q1 2026 Net Profit Meets Consensus View; Guides For Lower Gas Output

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Shell's Q1 2026 adjusted net profit of USD6.9B (+24% Y/Y) was within market expectations but above our forecast, doubling sequentially from USD3.3B in Q4 2025 due to volatile energy markets from the Middle East conflict that caused Brent crude to reach USD81/bbl (+27% from Q4). We have reservations about the sustainability of these results given the exceptional trading conditions rather than operational improvements, with broad-based earnings led by Chemicals & Products swinging to USD1.9B profit from a USD66M loss as refinery utilization surged to 99%. Q2 2026 guidance signals significant disruptions, with Integrated Gas production forecast to be down 30%-36% and LNG volumes declining 9%-14% due to conflict impacts, including on its Qatar operations. Balance sheet deteriorated materially, with net debt rising to USD52.6B and gearing to 23%, while a USD11.2B working capital outflow, including USD6.7B inventory increases, raises concerns about potential reversals if commodity prices normalize, in our view.

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Commodities

Shell Upstream Production Slips in Q1, Refinery Usage Intensifies due to Lighter Maintenance Schedule

Shell's (SHEL) total production in upstream segment available for sale in Q1 slipped to 1.84 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, down from 1.86 mmboe/d in Q1, 2025, it said in an earnings statement on Thursday.Natural gas production available for sale in Q1 was 2.88 billion standard cubic feet per day, down from 3.02 billion.Liquids production available for sale rose to 1.35 million barrels per day in the quarter, up from 1.34 mmbbl/d in the same quarter a year prior.Natural gas production available for sale in Q1 fell to 4.61 million standard cubic feet per day in the integrated gas segment, down from 4.64 mmscf/d a year earlier and falling from 4,760 in Q4 2025.Gas liquefaction volumes rose to 7.86 million metric tons in Q1, up from 6.60 million in the same quarter of 2025. LNG sales rose strongly year over year, to 19.16 million metric tons, up from 16.49 million.The company said that oil and gas production fell 4% compared with Q4 2025, due to the impact of the Middle East conflict on volumes it produced in Qatar.The 1% increase it achieved in LNG liquefaction volumes was mainly due to a rampup at LNG Canada, partly offset by bad weather in Australia.Refinery utilization was 99%, up from 95% in Q4, 2025, an increase that reflected lower maintenance activity in Q1.Chemicals manufacturing plant capacity usage was 85%, up from 76% in Q4, also reflecting less intense planned and unplanned maintenance work.The company expects integrated gas production of 580,000 to 640,000 barrels of oil equivalent in Q2 while LNG liquefaction volumes are seen in a range of 6.8 million to 7.4 million tonnes, with a more intense maintenance schedule expected in Q2.Upstream production is seen in the range of 1.62 million to 1.82 million barrels of oil equivalent. Refinery capacity utilization is forecast in a range between 91% and 99%, Shell said.Chemicals manufacturing plant capacity usage is expected to be between 76% and 84%.

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Equities

Shell Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise

Shell (SHEL) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Thursday of $1.22 per share, up from $0.92 a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.04.Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $69.69 billion, up from $69.23 billion a year ago.Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $81.4 billion.The company also launched a $3 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly interim dividend by 5% to $0.3906, payable June 29 to holders on record as of May 22.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Climb Sharply Higher in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking higher late Wednesday morning, rising 1.98% to 1,843.18 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by accommodations booking company trivago (TRVG) and lender ING Group (ING), which advanced 14% and 5% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and lender Banco Santander (SAN), which climbed 4.8% and 4.2% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by internet advertising firm Criteo (CRTO) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which shed 18% and 8.4% respectively. They were followed by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which dropped 5.8% and 4.5% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and insurance company Prudential (PUK), which rose 9.4% and 6.2% respectively. They were followed by mining company BHP Group (BHP) and lender Barclays (BCS), which were up 5.3% and 5.2% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and NuCana (NCNA), which fell 5.1% and 4% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas companies BP (BP) and Shell (SHEL), which lost 3.7% and 2.7% respectively.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were rising late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index adding 0.6% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 0.2%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was decreasing 0.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was up 0.1%.Crude oil futures slumped after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force. Hegseth, speaking at a Tuesday morning press conference, said the Iran ceasefire remains in effect while promising to continue to press ahead with opening the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 3.5% to $102.69 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 3.8% to $110.11 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 3.5% to $2.77 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Shell (SHEL) and Ineos Energy have agreed to jointly invest in oil and gas exploration and development opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico, Ineos Energy said. Shell shares rose 0.5%.Diamondback Energy (FANG) said operators may add 20 to 30 oil rigs in the US Permian Basin this year as elevated crude prices and supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict support higher activity. Diamondback shares were down 3.2%.GE Vernova (GEV) and Blue Energy are planning to develop a 2.5 gigawatt power facility in Texas that will combine nuclear and natural gas, the companies said Tuesday. GE Vernova shares added 2%.Enlight Renewable Energy (ENLT) shares climbed 2.8% after it reported higher-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 0.5% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 0.6%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was decreasing 0.2%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was up 0.6%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 3.7% to $102.45 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 4% to $109.92 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 2.6% to $2.79 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Shell (SHEL) and Ineos Energy have agreed to jointly invest in oil and gas exploration and development opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico, Ineos Energy said. Shell shares rose 0.7%.

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Commodities

INEOS Energy and Shell Expand Gulf of Mexico Exploration Partnership

INEOS Energy said on Tuesday that it has acquired a 21% stake in Gulf of Mexico assets operated by Shell (SHEL), partnering on three key exploration projects near the Appomattox platform to drive disciplined offshore growth.This stake adds to INEOS's existing assets in the Appomattox and Rydberg fields, the Nashville discovery, and the Mattox pipeline, the company said.The partnership initially targets three high-priority projects including the pre-FID Fort Sumter discovery, the drilling of the Sisco exploration well, and a third exploration well slated for completion by 2030, it added."We are focusing on areas close to existing infrastructure where we can move quickly, control costs and unlock new production," said David Bucknall, INEOS CEO.

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Equities

Update: Shell, INEOS Expand Upstream Collaboration With New Gulf Exploration Deal

(Updates to include information from the press release)Shell (SHEL) and INEOS Energy have agreed to jointly invest in oil and gas exploration and development opportunities in the Gulf of America, expanding their collaboration around existing infrastructure, INEOS Energy said on Tuesday.INEOS will acquire a 21% stake in the assets for an undisclosed amount, aligning with its Appomattox holdings, with an initial focus on Fort Sumter, the Sisco well, and another exploration well by 2030, it added.

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Equities

Market Chatter: Shell, INEOS Energy to Jointly Explore Gulf of Mexico Assets Near Appomattox

Shell (SHEL) and INEOS Energy will jointly invest in oil and gas exploration and development opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico, Reuters reported Tuesday.The partnership will target assets near the Appomattox platform, with INEOS taking a 21% stake and focusing on Fort Sumter, the Sisco well, and another well by 2030, the report said.(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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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Slip Pre-Bell as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Month, Oil Prices Rise

US equity futures were marginally lower pre-bell Monday as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continued, with the Iran-US conflict reaching its third month and traders noting the increase in oil prices.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher.President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict, and Iran responded by warning US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz.A US warship was turned away from entering the waterway after being hit by two missiles fired by Iran's navy near the port of Jask, according to Iran's Fars news agency, but a senior US official denied the report, Axios said.Among the companies expected to report quarterly earnings this week are Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), HSBC (HSBC), Arm (ARM), Shell (SHEL), and McDonald's (MCD).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 2% at $110.31 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.8% higher at $102.72 per barrel.March factory orders, due at 10 am ET, are expected to have gained 0.6%, compared with no change previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is due to speak today.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei, China's Shanghai Composite, and the UK's FTSE 100 were all closed due to public holidays. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.2% higher. Germany's DAX index was flat in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Alibaba (BABA) shares rose 2% after Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, which is backed by Alibaba unit Ant Group, said it will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next funding round, according to a Reuters report. EBay (EBAY) stock was 7.5% higher after GameStop (GME) said it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay for $125 each. Tyson Foods (TSN) shares were up 1.6% after the company reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and sales that surpassed analysts' consensus.On the losing side, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock was down 5.9% after the company issued lower-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings guidance and trimmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.

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Japan

US Equity Futures Slip as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Month, Oil Prices Rise

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Monday as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continued, with the Iran-US conflict reaching its third month and traders noting the increase in oil prices.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% lower.President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict, and Iran responded by warning US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz.A US warship was turned away from entering the waterway after being hit by two missiles fired by Iran's navy near the port of Jask, according to Iran's Fars news agency, but a senior US official denied the report, Axios said.Among the companies expected to report quarterly earnings this week are Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), HSBC (HSBC), Arm (ARM), Shell (SHEL), and McDonald's (MCD).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 3.4% at $111.89 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.9% higher at $104.93 per barrel.March factory orders are expected to have gained 0.6%, compared with no change previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is due to speak today.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Investors to Focus This Week on Risk of Iran Ceasefire Falling Apart, Earnings, Nonfarm Payrolls

(Updates to add more information on the headline)US equity investors will look out for Iran ending its ceasefire agreement with Washington if the US military escorts ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, while focusing on mega-cap quarterly earnings and labor market data this week.* An Iranian official warned the US will be attacked if it tries to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the US military will begin guiding stranded ships through the chokepoint on Monday, CNN reported. US Central Command said it would support the effort with 15,000 military personnel, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, warships, and drones, Reuters reported.* Concurrently, Trump reported "very positive discussions" with Iran, according to CNN. The Iranian Foreign Ministry is reviewing the US' reply to Tehran's latest peace proposal, CNN reported, citing the ministry.* Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1.3% to $103.27, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.3% to $109.62 early Monday. Most US Treasury yields also advanced, with the 10-year up two basis points to 4.4% and the two-year higher by 2.3 basis points to 3.91%.* Quarterly earnings due this week include Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Arista Networks (ANET), Arm Holdings (ARM), Uber Technologies (UBER), Applovin (APP), Shell (SHEL), McDonald's (MCD), and Walt Disney (DIS).* Macroeconomic data due this week include nonfarm payrolls, JOLTS job openings, ADP private payrolls, Challenger job cuts, ISM services PMI, and the University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment and inflation expectations.* Europe will respond should Trump follow through on his threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Bloomberg. "The number one choice is always dialogue," he said. "If there is a deviation from what we have agreed upon, obviously all options are on the table and all choices will be on the table."

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Asia Markets

US Equity Investors to Focus on Risk of Iran Ceasefire Falling Apart, Quarterly Earnings, Nonfarm Payrolls

US equity investors will look out for Iran ending its ceasefire agreement with Washington if the US military escorts ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, while focusing on mega-cap quarterly earnings and labor market data this week.* An Iranian official warned the US will be attacked if it tries to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the US military will begin guiding stranded ships through the chokepoint on Monday, CNN reported. US Central Command said it would support the effort with 15,000 military personnel, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, warships, and drones, Reuters reported.* Concurrently, Trump reported "very positive discussions" with Iran, according to CNN. The Iranian Foreign Ministry is reviewing the US' reply to Tehran's latest peace proposal, CNN reported, citing the ministry.* Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1.3% to $103.27, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.3% to $109.62 early Monday. Most US Treasury yields also advanced, with the 10-year up two basis points to 4.4% and the two-year higher by 2.3 basis points to 3.91%.* Quarterly earnings due this week include Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Arista Networks (ANET), Arm Holdings (ARM), Uber Technologies (UBER), Applovin (APP), Shell (SHEL), McDonald's (MCD), and Walt Disney (DIS).* Macroeconomic data due this week include nonfarm payrolls, JOLTS job openings, ADP private payrolls, Challenger job cuts, ISM services PMI, and the University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment and inflation expectations.* Europe will respond should Trump follow through on his threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Bloomberg. "The number one choice is always dialogue," he said. "If there is a deviation from what we have agreed upon, obviously all options are on the table and all choices will be on the table."

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Commodities

Market Chatter: BP Explores Sale of UK North Sea Assets Under New CEO's Disposal Drive

BP (BP) is reviewing its presence in the UK North Sea and considering a sale of part or all of its operations in the basin, as the energy giant seeks to streamline its portfolio and slash debt, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing industry sources.The company is conducting an internal review of its UK upstream operations, with a full divestment of its remaining oil and gas assets in the region projected to fetch about 2 billion British pounds ($2.7 billion).The review is ongoing, and no final decision has been made on whether to proceed with a divestment, the report said.The London-listed energy firm remains one of the few oil majors still operating in the aging basin. Its evaluation comes as rivals continue to exit or scale back their presence in the region.Chevron (CVX) and ConocoPhillips (COP) recently sold off their North Sea assets, while Shell (SHEL), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and TotalEnergies (TTE) have moved to restructure or divest portions of their holdings, often through joint venture agreements.BP did not respond to' request for comments.BP has reduced its footprint in the UK North Sea over the past decade, including by selling its stake in the Shearwater field to Shell and divesting the Forties pipeline system to Ineos Group Holdings.The oil firm retains a 45% interest in the Clair field, the largest oilfield on the UK Continental Shelf.Plans to dispose of additional assets could rank among the first strategic moves under CEO Meg O'Neill, who took the helm in April as the company's first external appointee.O'Neill and Chairman Albert Manifold vowed to address years of underperformance, which have drawn pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management and led to the departure of former CEO Murray Auchincloss.(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: $46.55, Change: $-0.84, Percent Change: -1.76%

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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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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index gaining 1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 0.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index advanced 0.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index climbed 2.4%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 2% to $104.75 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent dropped 3.4% to $114.01 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 4.4% to $2.76 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, US natural gas stocks rose by 79 billion cubic feet in the week ended April 24, slower than the 83 billion increase expected in a Bloomberg survey and following an increase of 103 billion cubic feet in the previous week.In corporate news, Southern (SO) shares climbed 2.6% after it reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.32, up from $1.23 a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.21.Apollo Global Management (APO), Blackstone (BX) and KKR (KKR) are among the final bidders for a major stake in Shell's (SHEL) LNG Canada project in a deal that could top $10 billion and reach as much as $15 billion, Reuters reported. Shell shares rose 2.1%.TotalEnergies (TTE) and partner Nextnorth have reached financial close and broke ground on a 440 MWp solar power plant in Ilagan, Philippines, the companies said. TotalEnergies shares added 1.4%.BP (BP) has signed an agreement with Venezuela to explore offshore natural gas, as the country's energy sector gathers momentum following the US capture of Nicolas Maduro in January, Bloomberg reported. BP shares were up 1.2%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Higher in Afternoon Trading

Energy stocks rose Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index gaining 1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) climbing 0.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index advanced 0.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 1.3%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 2.4% to $104.37 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent dropped 3.5% to $113.93 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 4% to $2.75 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, US natural gas stocks rose by 79 billion cubic feet in the week ended April 24, slower than the 83 billion increase expected in a Bloomberg survey and following an increase of 103 billion cubic feet in the previous week.In corporate news, Apollo Global Management (APO), Blackstone (BX) and KKR (KKR) are among the final bidders for a major stake in Shell's (SHEL) LNG Canada project in a deal that could top $10 billion and reach as much as $15 billion, Reuters reported. Shell shares rose 1.2%.TotalEnergies (TTE) and partner Nextnorth have reached financial close and broke ground on a 440 MWp solar power plant in Ilagan, Philippines, the companies said. TotalEnergies shares added 1.4%.BP (BP) has signed an agreement with Venezuela to explore offshore natural gas, as the country's energy sector gathers momentum following the US capture of Nicolas Maduro in January, Bloomberg reported. BP shares added 1.1%.

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Commodities

BP Expands Venezuela Gas Push With Cocuina-Manakin Deal

BP (BP) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela to develop the Cocuina-Manakin gas field near Trinidad and Tobago.The agreement was signed in Caracas with the Venezuelan government, establishing potential areas for co-operation in material offshore gas and future exploration, the company said in response to aninquiry.The MOU was signed during a senior BP delegation visit to Venezuela this week, led by BP Executive Vice President William Lin, the company said.Under the agreement, the energy firm will take the lead in developing the Cocuina-Manakin field near the Trinidad and Tobago border while assessing additional exploration prospects in the Loran offshore block, according to media reports.The partnership also reportedly covers joint work on exploration and gas commercialization in the Loran area, where interest from other global players, including Shell (SHEL), continues to build.Venezuela has accelerated efforts to attract foreign operators, signing new agreements with companies such as Eni (E) and Repsol to expand upstream production capacity, multiple media outlets reported.The MOU sets out cooperation across gas development and future exploration projects, with state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela included in the arrangement.Lin reportedly said the company is strengthening its footprint in the country by establishing a permanent office in Caracas.The agreement follows a major energy conference in Caracas that drew global investors, as companies advance long-term plans, including gas export projects expected to begin around 2031.BP plans to channel over 1 trillion cubic feet of gas from the field into Trinidad for processing into liquefied natural gas exports, strengthening regional supply chains, the reports added.Price: $47.23, Change: $+0.43, Percent Change: +0.92%

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