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Slipped about 1.1% as natural gas prices fell for a second session on forecasts of cooler-than-seasonal weather in eastern markets.

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Natural Gas Rises on Cooling Long-Term Forecasts

Natural gas traded higher early Monday as long-term forecasts see cooler weather coming for most states, adding some unseasonal heating demand.Gas for May delivery was last seen up $0.04 to US$2.72 per million British thermal units.The rise comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service see most states between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River with cooler than seasonal temperatures over its six to 10 day outlook while near-term forecasts are also cool, adding some heating demand for the fuel."The weather data trended colder across the Midwest and Northeast going back to last week. This made the pattern not as bearish as national demand increases to seasonal April 25-May 2 and likely aided gains late last week and to open the new trading week," NatGasWeather noted.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.6% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.9% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 5.8% higher at $88.68 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 5.1% to $94.95 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.6% at $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Eni (E) shares were up 0.7% after the company said it has made a gas discovery in the Kutei Basin off the coast of Indonesia.Phillips 66 (PSX) and Kinder Morgan (KMI) said they are advancing the proposed Western Gateway Pipeline after a successful second open season secured sufficient long-term shipper commitments, subject to final approvals. Phillips 66 stock was up more than 1% premarket.Sable Offshore (SOC) shares were up more than 3% after the company said capital expenditure across its assets is expected to be around $180 million from April through December this year.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as Oil Prices Rise on Renewed Middle East Tensions

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% lower in Monday's premarket activity as rising oil prices tied to renewed Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.No economic releases are on Monday's schedule.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.8% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell by 4.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.7%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) fell 1.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.TopBuild (BLD) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell, while QXO (QXO) shares declined by 2% after QXO agreed to acquire TopBuild for $505 per share in a deal valued at about $17 billion.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.1% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) decreased by 0.2%.AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares were down more than 12% in Monday's premarket activity after the company said Sunday the BlueBird 7 satellite was placed into a lower-than-planned orbit during the New Glenn 3 mission and will be de-orbited.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) retreated 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.6%.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 2% premarket, after a 2.2% gain at Friday's close. The company said Monday its pivotal phase 3 study of tozorakimab demonstrated a "significant" reduction in the annual rate of moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbations in trial participants.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.7% higher.Bank of Hawaii (BOH) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue.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 1.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) rose 2.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.5%.Toyota Motor (TM) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell, after closing Friday with a 2% rise. Reuters reported Monday that Toyota Tsusho and Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina's renewable energy unit are in talks over a potential $200 million to $300 million joint investment for a bioethanol production facility in Indonesia's Lampung province.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 1.3% higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.Eni (E) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it made a gas discovery in the Kutei Basin off the coast of Indonesia.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 5.6% to $88.52 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 2.1% to $2.73 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 4.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1% at $4,830.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 2.4% to $80.47 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.9% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 2%.

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Update: Gold Rises As the USD and Yields Drop, Oil Prices Plunge, as Iran Reopens the Strait of Hormuz

(Updates prices.)Gold was higher midafternoon Friday following as Iran reopened to Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, ending the largest ever energy supply shock and easing inflation fears.Gold for May delivery was last seen up US$75.30 to US$4,883.60 per ounce.CNBC reported Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, freeing tankers that have been trapped in the Persian Gulf since the United States and Israel launched their war on the country on Feb. 28 and allowing the resumption of exports from the Persian Gulf region that supplies 20% of daily oil demand.Oil prices are plunging following the declaration, with West Texas Intermediate crude oil last seen down 11% to US$84.38 per barrel, easing worries a sustained period of high energy prices will boost inflation and force central banks to raise interest rates.The dollar was lower on following Iran's decision, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.19 points to 98.02. Treasury yields were also lower, with yield on the U.S. two-year note last seen down 7.4 basis points to 3.712%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.249%, down 7.1 points.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lower Pre-Bell Friday

Energy stocks were mostly lower premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining 4%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 9.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.4% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 11% to $84.67 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil declined 9.6% to $09.10 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 0.3% higher at $2.64 per 1 million British Thermal Units.An Astana court upheld a 2.356 trillion tenge ($5 billion) environmental fine against North Caspian Operating Company, the operator of Kazakhstan's Kashagan oil field, whose shareholders include Exxon Mobil (XOM), Shell (SHEL), TotalEnergies (TTE), and Eni (E), among others, Bloomberg News reported Friday.Shell shares fell 4.7% premarket, while Exxon stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell.TotalEnergies stock fell 4.2%, and Eni was down 5.7%.

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Natural Gas Edges Up Despite Mild Long-Term Forecasts

Natural gas edged higher early Friday despite light demand amid mild spring weather.Gas for May delivery was last seen up $0.01 to US$2.66 per million British thermal units.The rise comes even as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect nearly all states east of the Rocky Mountains to be or below seasonal averages over its eight to 14 day outlook, easing cooling demand.The Energy Information Administration on Thursday released its weekly look at U.S. inventories of the fuel. The agency reported stocks rose by 59-billion cubic feet last week, in line with expectations and leaving inventories at 1.97-trillion cubic feet, 5.8% above the five-year average for the week.

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Gold Rises As the USD and Yields Drop and Oil Prices Plunge After Iran Reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Gold prices rose early Friday following reports Iran has reopened to Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, ending the largest ever energy supply shock and easing inflation fears.Gold for May delivery was last seen up $53.50 to US$4,861.80 per ounce.CNBC reported Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, freeing tankers that have been trapped in the Persian Gulf since the United States and Israel launched their war on the country on Feb. 28 and allowing the resumption of exports from the Persian Gulf region that supplies 20% of daily oil demand.Oil prices are plunging following the declaration, with West Texas Intermediate crude oil last seen down 9.2% toS$85.48 per barrel, the lowest since March 10, easing worries a sustained period of high energy prices will boost inflation and force central banks to raise interest rates.The dollar was sharply lower on following Iran's decision, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.44 points to 97.76. Treasury yields were also lower, with yield on the U.S. two-year note last seen down 6.9 basis points to 3.717%, while 10-year note was paying 4.238%, down 8.2 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Take Positions Amid Corporate Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.3% higher in Friday's premarket activity as traders take positions amid corporate earnings release and monitor incoming macroeconomic data.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count will be released at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve San Francisco President Mary Daly, Richmond President Thomas Barkin and Governor Christopher Waller are slated to speak on Friday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.5%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.7%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.04% higher.Autoliv (ALV) shares were up more than 9% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.Trevi Therapeutics (TRVI) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company said late Thursday it priced a public offering of 11.6 million common shares at $13 each for about $150 million in gross proceeds.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% lower.Ally Financial (ALLY) shares were up more than 5% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 0.9% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.JetBlue (JBLU) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said Thursday it started daily seasonal flights connecting Boston and Barcelona.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 2.4% while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) increased by 0.6%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up more than 1% in Friday's premarket activity. Microsoft Italy and Expert.ai said they have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence for enterprise use cases.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.7%.Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was down nearly 1% before Friday's opening bell. Reuters reported Thursday that the company has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of liquefied natural gas from its Golden Pass export plant in Texas.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.7% to $91.19 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 1.4% to reach $2.69 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 2.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for May were up by 0.2% at $4,815.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 1% to reach $79.49 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 1.1%.

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U.S. Natural Gas Prices Fall in Week Ended April 15 Amid Warmer Temperatures, EIA Reports

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price fell US$0.05 to $2.75/million British thermal units in the week ended April 15, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Supplement released Thursday.The price last Friday of $2.65/MMBtu was the lowest since June 2025, the EIA noted.U.S. natural gas demand dropped 6.8 billion cubic feet per day week over week, the agency said, citing LSEG Data. The decrease was mainly driven by a 31% reduction in demand from the residential and commercial sector.U.S. natural gas supply also decreased, primarily due to a 1% drop in dry production, according to the agency. On balance, average demand fell more than supply, contributing to lower spot natural gas prices.Temperatures were warmer across the U.S. during the report week, and the relatively comfortable conditions are reducing natural gas demand for heating and cooling, the EIA said.Also, net injections into storage amounted to 59 Bcf in the week ended April 10, resulting in total working gas stocks of 1,970 Bcf, the EIA reported. This was 108 Bcf more than the five-year average and 126 Bcf more than the year-ago period.The liquefied natural gas-carrying capacity of vessels departing U.S. ports was 133 Bcf in the week ended April 15, down 7 Bcf week over week. Thirty-five LNG vessels left the U.S., down two vessels from the previous week, the EIA said.

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Natural Gas Edges Higher, But Remains Near an 18-Month Low on Light Spring Demand

Natural gas edged higher early Thursday ahead of fresh storage data, but remains near 18-month lows on light spring demand.Gas for May delivery was last seen up $0.01 to US$2,62 per million British thermal units after touching the lowest since August, 2024, earlier this week.Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service see most states with seasonal or warmer temperatures over its six to 10 day outlook, limiting cooling and heating demand, while supply remains robust. "US natural gas production hit a new two-week low this week, falling to 102.6 Bcf/d and down 5 Bcf/d from Friday. Despite this pullback, production is still up 4.4% y/y, reflecting a loose balance, which itself led prices to their current, weaker, levels," Christopher Louney, a natural gas and gold strategist at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly look at inventories of the fuel later on Wednesday morning. Celsius Energy is expecting the agency to report stocks rose by 55-billion cubic feet last week, the second-largest rise for the week over the past five years.

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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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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Incoming Economic Data Releases

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% higher in Thursday's premarket activity amid incoming economic data releases.US stock futures were also edging higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims came in at 207,000, compared with expectations of 213,000 and a prior reading of 218,000.The New York Fed's regional services index for April was negative 14.0, versus expectations of negative 20.0 and a prior reading of negative 22.6.The Philadelphia Fed's regional manufacturing index for April rose to 26.7, above expectations of 10.0 and a prior reading of 18.1.The industrial production data for March will be released at 9:15 am ET, followed by the weekly natural gas data at 10:30 am ET.Fed Governor Stephen Miran is slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 2.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.01%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) slipped 0.1%.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock was up more than 9% premarket after US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. signaled plans to ease restrictions on certain peptides.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Alibaba (BABA) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported the retailer has launched a new AI model that creates 3D environments and interactive videos, expanding into gaming and content to compete more directly with Tencent.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 0.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.5%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares were down more than 1% in Thursday's premarket activity even after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and net revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.02% while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.02%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 1% before Thursday's opening bell after the company said that Q1 exploration and production results are expected to rise significantly, supported by higher oil prices and contributions from new projects.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.02%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.02% higher.Travelers (TRV) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company's Q1 revenue trailed the estimates of analysts polled by FactSet.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Willdan Group (WLDN) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company was awarded a $27 million, three-year contract with the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice to redesign and implement the NYC Accelerator program.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.2% to reach $91.45 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 0.2% to $2.61 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.5% higher.Gold futures for May were up by 0.3% at $4,840.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to reach $79.68 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.3%.

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Natural Gas Steady At An 18-Month Low as Mild Temperatures Cut Into Demand

Natural gas was steady at an 18-month low early on Wednesday as mild weather limits demand for the fuel.Gas for May delivery was last seen unchanged at $2.60 per million British thermal units, the lowest since October, 2024.Mild spring temperatures continue to cut into demand for the fuel, keeping inventories robust. The Energy Information Administration last week reported gas stocks were 4.8% above the five-year average. "An exceptionally mild end to winter and a warm start to spring (is) pointing to a growing storage surplus in the weeks ahead," Saxo Bank noted.Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect most states east of the Rocky Mountains to see seasonal or warmer temperatures over its six to 10 day outlook.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Wednesday

Energy stocks were leaning lower premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.1% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.9% higher at $92.10 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.5% to $95.30 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.4% at $2.61 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Borr Drilling (BORR) shares were down more than 2% after the company priced a $260 million offering of 3.50% senior notes due 2033.NOV (NOV) stock was down more than 2% 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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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday as Investors Turn to Corporate Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.01% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors shift focus from geopolitical risks to earnings updates.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.01%before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications increased 1.8% in the week ended April 10 as a rise in refinancing tied to lower rates offset a slight decline in purchase activity, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.US import prices increased 0.8% in March, below expectations, as a surge in petroleum costs drove most of the gain, government data showed. Excluding fuel, import prices edged up 0.1%, missing forecasts and slowing from the prior month.The National Association of Home Builders sentiment reading for April is due to be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly petroleum stocks data at 10:30 am ET.The Fed's Beige Book report is due to be released at 2 pm ET.Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is slated to speak on Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was flat, the Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) rose 11.6%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.2%.DHT (DHT) stock was up more than 4% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company said it expects Q1 time charter equivalent earnings of $78,800 per day.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.1% higher.Stellantis (STLA) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company said its Q1 estimated consolidated shipments totaled 1.4 million units, up 12% from a year earlier.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive.Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company said late Tuesday it priced its upsized underwritten public offering of 6.5 million shares at $62 apiece for gross proceeds of about $403 million.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.8% lower.Morgan Stanley (MS) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.04%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.02%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 0.02%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) retreated by 0.5%.ASML Holding (ASML) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and sales.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.4% to reach $91.66 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 0.9% to $2.62 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.3% at $4,834.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 0.8% to $78.95 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 2.2% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 5.5%.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Steady At An 18-Month Low on Light Spring Demand

Natural gas was steady at an 18-month low early Tuesday as spring temperatures cut into demand. Gas for May delivery was last seen unchanged at $2.63 per million British thermal units, the lowest since October 2024.The price of the fuel is down 13% over the past month as mild spring temperatures keep demand light, with little call on supply for heating or cooling.Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect most states east of the Rocky Mountains to see seasonal or warmer temperatures over its six to 10 days, while states west of the mountains will be seasonal or cooler.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Tuesday

Energy stocks were leaning lower premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.9%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1.2% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3% lower at $96.08 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 1.5% to $97.91 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.1% at $2.63 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Chevron (CVX) said it agreed to an asset swap with Petroleos de Venezuela via its subsidiaries in the country to consolidate its heavy oil position. Chevron stock was down more than 1% pre-bell.BP (BP) said its Q1 upstream production is expected to be "broadly flat" from the previous quarter, while cautioning that energy market volatility may pressure results and widen price fluctuations. BP shares were 0.4% higher premarket.Transocean (RIG) said its Deepwater Corcovado drillship was awarded a 1,156-day contract extension with Petrobras (PBR) through November 2030. Petrobras shares were down more than 1% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Hopes of Long-Term US-Iran Truce

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity amid hopes of a long-term truce between Iran and the US.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.5% before the start of regular trading.The National Federation of Independent Business said its Small Business Optimism Index fell to 95.8 in March from 98.8 in February, marking the lowest level since April 2025.US producer prices rose 0.5% in March, below expectations for a 1.1% increase and matching the prior month's gain.Core producer prices, which exclude food and energy, gained 0.1% in March, below forecasts for a 0.4% increase and slowing from a 0.3% advance in the prior month.Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee and Fed Governor Michael Barr are due to speak today.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 4.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.6% higher.American Airlines (AAL) stock was gaining more than 8% in premarket activity, while United Airlines (UAL) was up more than 3% before the opening bell after Reuters reported that United Chief Executive Scott Kirby proposed a potential combination with American during a late February meeting with President Donald Trump.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.04%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 1% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.5%.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approved a new single-dose 7.2 mg of Wegovy to treat adults with obesity. The company also announced a partnership with OpenAI to deploy advanced AI across its operations.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.6% higher.BlackRock (BLK) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.6%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) gained 0.5%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced by 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% lower.Tesla's (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after Dutch vehicle regulator RDW said it has informed the European Commission of its intention to seek approval for Tesla's Full-Self Driving system across the European Union.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 2.5% while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.2%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up more than 1% in Tuesday's premarket activity. Bloomberg News reported, citing Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, that the company's carbon removal program "has not ended."EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.6%.BP (BP) stock was up nearly 1% before Tuesday's opening bell after the company said that it expects "exceptional" results from its oil trading business for Q1 2026, amid the spike in prices driven by the US and Israeli war against Iran.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 2.6% to $96.48 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 1.8% to $2.58 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 0.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Gold futures for May were up by 0.6% at $4,797.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 3% to $77.92 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.5% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 2.5%.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Rises Despite Spring Weather as the Iran War Continues

Natural gas prices rose early Monday, climbing off the lowest since November 2024 despite light spring demand on a broad-based rise in global energy prices following the unsuccessful end to peace talks between the United States and Iran.Gas for May delivery was last seen up $0.05 to US$2.70 per million British thermal units.The rise comes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement, as Iran rejected U.S. demands to end its uranium-enrichment program. The lack of a deal keeps the Strait of Hormuz blocked, keeping 20% of daily global LNG supply from Oman off the market, adding some spot demand for U.S. LNG producers.Still, domestic demand remains light amid spring weather. Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expects most states to see seasonal or warmer temperatures over its six to 14 day outlook, keeping cooling demand low.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were rising premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 1.6%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 6.7% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.6% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 7.3% higher at $103.59 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 6.8% to $101.68 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 2% at $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units.BP's (BP) Namibia unit agreed to acquire a 60% participating interest and operatorship across three offshore exploration licenses from the business, Eco Atlantic said. Shares of BP were up 0.8% pre-bell.Baker Hughes (BKR) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it has signed a deal to sell its Waygate Technologies operations to Stockholm-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash.EQT (EQT) and KKR (KKR) are among private equity firms showing takeover interest in PolyPeptide Group, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. EQT stock was up more than 1% premarket.

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