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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday as Bitcoin Moves Past $77,000

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Friday's premarket activity as Bitcoin moved past $77,000 in one of its best weeks.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for August will be released at 9:45 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 5.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.02% lower.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) advanced 3.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.6% higher.Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) stock was down more than 3% premarket after the company said Thursday that selling stockholders priced a secondary public offering of 15 million common shares at $11.75 apiece.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.9%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 1.4%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was up nearly 2% before the opening bell after the company said it was selected by Quinbrook for the third stage of the Supernode battery energy storage project in Queensland, Australia, expanding its technology role across all three stages of the development.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.1%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.9% higher.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell, following a 1.7% retreat in the previous session. China's State Administration for Market Regulation said the EV-maker is recalling more than 5.7 million vehicles in China over two separate safety issues involving emergency door handles and driver-attention monitoring.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.2% lower.KKR (KKR), alongside Dragoneer Investment Group (DGNR) and insurance distributor Amwins, has agreed to acquire Steadfast Group in a deal worth approximately 7.7 billion Australian dollars ($5.52 billion). Shares of KKR were up more than 1% premarket.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.8%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 1.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.6%.Broadcom (AVGO) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after Bloomberg News reported late Thursday that the company is in discussions with a group of lenders to raise as much as $100 billion in debt for an artificial intelligence chip financing deal.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.Vistra (VST) stock was up more than 1% before market open after Morgan Stanley lifted its price target to $227 from $212.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.2% to reach $86.99 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1% at $2.76 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased 0.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for November advanced by 1.3% to $4,628.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose 1.8% to $70.14 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.7% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were rising pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.7% higher at $88.16 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.4% to $93.81 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 2% at $2.76 per 1 million British Thermal Units.ExxonMobil (XOM) warned that Kazakhstan's Tengiz oil field is nearing peak production and that output will fall sharply over the coming decade, Bloomberg reported, citing a company presentation. Shares of Exxon Mobil were up more than 1% premarket.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it signed a three-year agreement with Poland's Orlen for crude oil sale from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian continental shelf, starting in September.Transocean (RIG) secured a two-year contract with ONGC for its Dhirubhai Deepwater KG2 drillship, with work expected to begin in Q1 2027 and contribute about $300 million, the company said. Transocean shares were up more than 2% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Renewed Inflation Concerns

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.5% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.6% in Thursday's premarket activity as rising bond yields and a jump in oil prices renewed inflation concerns.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.03%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 4.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 8.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 3.8%.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 206,000 in the employment survey week ended Aug. 15 from an upwardly revised 212,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 210,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index rose to 47.4 in August after advancing to 41.4 in July, compared with expectations for a decrease to a reading of 24.8 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Leading indicators data for July will be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem is scheduled to speak Thursday.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% higher.Strategy (MSTR) stock was up more than 10%, Coinbase Global (COIN) shares were up more than 6%, and Circle Internet Group (CRCL) was up 4% as Bitcoin rose above $71,000, continuing its advance from the previous day.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.6%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.9% lower.Moderna (MRNA) shares were down 7% following a 177% rise at the prior close as a late-stage trial for a skin cancer treatment being developed in partnership with Merck (MRK) yielded positive topline results. Merck was 1% lower after a 13% rise at Wednesday's close.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 1.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated 0.04%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) declined 1.5%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) fell 1.4%.Walmart (WMT) shares were down more than 6% pre-bell after the company's fiscal Q3 guidance trailed analyst expectations.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.7%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) retreated 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell more than 1%.Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity after a 3.8% fall at the prior close. The company and NTT DATA said they have signed a multiyear alliance targeting $1 billion in joint business by the end of 2029 to support organizations' adoption of artificial intelligence and modernization of cybersecurity.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.5%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1%.ExxonMobil (XOM) stock was up more than 1% before market open. Bloomberg reported, citing a company presentation, that ExxonMobil warned that Kazakhstan's Tengiz oil field is nearing peak production and that output will fall sharply over the coming decade.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3.7% to $89 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 2% at $2.76 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased 3.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 0.7% at $4,514.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained 0.7% to reach $67.03 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined 1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.1% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Early Wednesday

Energy stocks were advancing in early Wednesday morning trading, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.3% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.2% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.2% higher at $85.08 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil gained 0.1% to reach $91.14 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 3% at $2.86 per 1 million British Thermal Units.FLEX LNG (FLNG) shares were up more than 6% after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted net income and revenue.Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it is planning to sell $500 million in senior notes due 2034 through a private offering to certain purchasers.BP (BP) has begun trading Venezuelan oil, with a tanker loading about 400,000 barrels of heavy fuel oil supplied by state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela for delivery to Houston, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday. BP stock was 0.8% higher in early trading hours.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Fed Meeting Minutes' Release

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors await the Fed's minutes for clues on interest rates.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.03%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.2% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 0.4% in the week ended Aug. 14, with an increase in refinancing activity offset by a decline in home purchase applications, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.Weekly petroleum stocks data are due to be released at 10:30 am ET.The minutes from the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be released at 2 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.03%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 3.2% higher.Moderna (MRNA) shares were up more than 92%, and Merck (MRK) was up 8% after the companies said that a late-stage trial of intismeran autogene in combination with Keytruda met its primary endpoint of recurrence-free survival as well as a key secondary endpoint of distant metastasis-free survival in patients with completely resected stage IIB-IV melanoma.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.6%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.04%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 0.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.5%.WhiteFiber (WYFI) shares were 23% lower after the company said it priced an upsized $270 million convertible senior notes offering.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 1%. 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 0.2% lower.Estee Lauder (EL) shares were up more than 12% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.2%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) stock was down more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q2 revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.4%.Energy Fuels' (UUUU) stock was up more than 1% after the company said that terbium oxide produced at the White Mesa Mill in Utah has been qualified for commercial use by one of Japan's largest rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.8% lower.BlackRock (BLK) shares were down 1% after the Financial Times reported that the company's private credit division HPS Investment Partners and Oaktree Capital are among the creditors that seized control of production equipment supplier MBS Group last week, after the latter defaulted on its debt.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.1% to $84.87 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 2.8% at $2.85 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.6% higher.Gold futures for November were up by 1.2% at $4,473.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained 1.5% to $64.97 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 2.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.1% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Tuesday

Energy stocks were rising pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 1.1%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.7% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1% higher at $85.32 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.5% to $91.30 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.4% at $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) is weighing granting Braskem (BAK) improved payment terms on some contracts as the petrochemical producer approaches an Aug. 24 deadline to file for bankruptcy protection, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The company's shares were 0.9% higher premarket.Ecopetrol (EC) completed the acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in Brava Energia for about $1.20 billion, strengthening its presence in Brazil and diversifying its hydrocarbons portfolio, the company said. Ecopetrol stock was up 0.7% pre-bell.SLB (SLB) has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum to support production restoration from shut-in wells at a number of offshore fields, the company said. SLB shares were 0.2% higher premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Rising Oil Prices

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 1.2% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity as fading hopes for a US-Iran peace agreement pushed oil prices higher.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.03%, and Nasdaq futures slipping 1.2% before the start of regular trading.July housing starts fell by 12.4% from the previous month to a 1.239 million annual rate, compared with expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:45 am ET for a 1.345 million rate after an increase to 1.415 million in June.The New York Federal Reserve's services index fell to 0.5 in August from 8.7 in July, compared with the expectations of a smaller decrease to a reading of 4.6 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Industrial production data for July will be released at 9:15 am ET, followed by the pending home sales data for July at 10 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.04%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was 2% higher. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lowerAmylyx Pharmaceuticals' (AMLX) stock was up more than 30% premarket after the company said its investigational post-bariatric hypoglycemia treatment Avexitide met its primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was up 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 0.8% lower.Klarna Group (KLAR) shares were down more than 17% after the company said it has planned transitions for its chief financial officer and chief marketing officer, effective early 2027.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.8%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 1.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was 0.3% lower, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.1% higher.Baidu (BIDU) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q2 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.2%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Stantec (STN) stock was up 1% after the company said it received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to increase the number of shares it may repurchase for cancellation under its normal course issuer bid to 5.7 million shares, up from 2.3 million.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.8%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined 3.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell 3.6%.NVIDIA (NVDA) shares were down 1% in premarket activity after the company said it partnered with SB Energy to secure land, power, and shell capacity at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio, where OpenAI will be the tenant.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.9% higher.Phillips 66 (PSX) stock was 1% higher after Argus lifted its price target to $269 from $197.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.9% to reach $85.27 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.9% at $2.71 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased 0.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.02% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 0.6% at $4,448.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 1.7% to $65.11 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.1% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday

Energy stocks edged higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.2%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.6% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.5% higher at $82.84 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.7% to $89.14 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 2.3% at $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Co-Founder Peter Thiel has acquired 1,189,792 American depositary shares in Argentina's Vista Energy (VIST) worth about $75.9 million, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing published Friday. Shares of Vista Energy were up 3.8% pre-bell.Petrobras (PBR) has identified hydrocarbons at its Morpho exploratory well in ultra-deep waters off Amapa, Brazil, the company said. Shares of Petrobras were up 1.7% premarket.Empire Petroleum (EP) stock was up 5.8% after the company said it successfully re-entered and evaluated the Wakefield-Harrison GU B1 well in Texas to a depth of 21,006 feet.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Monday Amid Lower Rate Hike Expectations

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 0.5% higher in Monday's premarket activity amid lower expectations of an interest rate increase.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.5% before the start of regular trading.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 20.6 in August from 15.6 in July, compared with an expected decrease to a reading of 10.0 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.The National Association of Home Builders' housing market index for August will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.4%.Argenx (ARGX) stock was up more than 11% premarket after the company said a phase 3 study evaluating its experimental drug, Vyvgart Hytrulo, in adults with autoimmune myositis met its primary endpoint.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated 0.1%.Vista Energy (VIST) stock was up more than 4% before market open after a 3.2% rise at Friday's close. A US Securities and Exchange Commission filing published Friday showed that Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Co-Founder Peter Thiel has acquired 1,189,792 American depositary shares in the Argentinian energy company worth about $75.9 million. Palantir stock was 0.6% lower.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.02%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.L3Harris Technologies (LHX) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it appointed Sam Mehta as President and CEO to succeed Christopher Kubasik, who stepped down as chairman and CEO following an investigation.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.6%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated by 0.5%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.1% higher.Amazon (AMZN) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell. According to updated user conditions posted on the company's website Friday, Amazon has reinstated binding arbitration for its US customers and barred them from pursuing class action lawsuits.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% higher.Riot Platform (RIOT) shares traded up 1% in early hours activity after the company said its wholly owned subsidiary, Riot DC Logistics, entered into a $573 million senior secured delayed-draw term loan credit agreement on Aug. 10.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) advanced 1,4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up 0.7% after a Friday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission showed that the company has a $29.99 billion stake in Intel (INTC) and a $20.98 billion stake in Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) as of June 30. Intel stock was 0.6% higher, while SpaceX was marginally lower.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.4% to reach $82.73 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 2.1% at $2.68 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Gold futures for November were up by 0.2% at $4,443.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced 0.9% to $65.66 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.8% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Friday

Energy stocks were edging higher pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.2% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.1% higher at $81.31 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell marginally to $87.05 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.9% at $2.75 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Diversified Energy (DEC) is in preliminary talks to acquire Birch Resources, which operates in the Permian Basin, Reuters reported, citing a Diversified Energy statement. Shares of Diversified Energy were up more than 2% premarket.BP (BP) received an exploration and production license for phase 2 of the Loran offshore gas field in Venezuela's Plataforma Deltana area with an estimated 4 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas resources, the company said. Shares of BP were 0.3% higher pre-bell.Eni (E) and its partners have submitted an application for an Argentinian liquefied natural gas project to join the so-called Large Investment Incentive Regime, which is designed to promote investments in the South American nation's strategic sectors, Eni said. Eni shares were up 0.1% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday Amid Retail Sales Data

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) advanced 0.3% in Friday's premarket activity, amid July retail sales data and rising oil prices.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 0.2% before the start of regular trading.US retail sales declined by 0.6% in July, compared with the expectation for a 0.1% increase in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following the previous month's revised 0.2% increase.The business inventories data for June and the University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment reading for August will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.29% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.65%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.01% lower.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.23%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive as well.Heartflow (HTFL) stock advanced 24.8% after the company reported overnight a narrower-than-anticipated Q2 loss and a surge in revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) rose 0.38%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.5% higher and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.York Space Systems (YSS) stock was down more than 11.4% after the company reported a wider Q2 loss and cut its 2026 revenue guidance.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) fell 0.09%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.29%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% higher.Nu (NU) shares were up 15.3% after the company reported overnight a year-over-year surge in Q2 net income and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Reddit (RDDT) advanced by 11% in pre-bell activity a day after S&P Dow Jones Indices said Reddit will join the S&P 500 before the opening of trading on Aug. 18.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 0.4%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.3%.Sandisk (SNDK) shares were up more than 6% after Wells Fargo and RBC lifted their price targets on the company.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.3%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock was up more than 1% before the market opened after BMO Capital initiated the company with an outperform rating.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.6% to $81.71 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.3% at $2.76 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 0.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% higher.Gold futures for November were up by 0.2% to $4,429.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced 0.2% to $65.12 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 0.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.8% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Thursday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) falling 0.5%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 2.3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.5% lower at $81.19 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 2.2% to $87.07 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1% at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Golar LNG (GLNG) shares were up over 8% after the company reported higher Q2 net income and operating revenue.Delek Logistics Partners (DKL) stock was down more than 13% after the company said it priced an underwritten public offering of 4 million units at $50 each for gross proceeds of $200 million.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Producer Inflation Data Release

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 0.1% higher in Thursday's premarket activity amid softer-than-expected July producer prices.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.04%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.2% lower.The US Producer Price Index held steady in July following a 0.1% decrease in June, compared with the 0.2% gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 209,000 in the week ended Aug. 8 from an upwardly revised 200,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 202,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.The weekly natural gas stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Cleveland President Beth Hammack, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, and Atlanta Fed President Cheryl Venable speak on Thursday.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.7% higher.Birkenstock (BIRK) shares were up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock was down more than 9% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider Q2 loss.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.03% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.02%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was flat, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.5%.Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares were down more than 6% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q4 results and guidance for fiscal Q1 and 2027.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.02% while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.3% lower.Golar LNG (GLNG) stock was up nearly 3% before market open after the company posted higher Q2 net income and operating revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% lower.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) shares were up 2% in early-hours activity after the company said it is launching a proof-of-concept collaboration to bring Japanese government bond repurchase transactions on-chain through Canton Network.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.6% higher.AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) stock was down more than 1% premarket after the company priced a public offering of shares and pre-funded warrants for expected gross proceeds of about $200 million, the company said Thursday.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.1% to $81.54 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 0.8% lower at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 0.5% at $4,443.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 0.8% to $65.19 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.6% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Wednesday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.6% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.6% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.5% lower at $83.50 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 0.5% to $88.45 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.5% at $2.81 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Borr Drilling (BORR) stock was down more than 8% after the company reported that it swung to a Q2 loss as revenue declined during the period.TechnipFMC (FTI) won a contract valued at $75 million to $250 million to supply flexible flowlines and risers for Azule Energy's West Hub Tails project offshore Angola. TechnipFMC shares were 0.3% higher pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Gain Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid In-Line Consumer Inflation Data, Tech Gains

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 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors welcomed a July consumer inflation reading that matched forecasts and continued strength in AI-related technology shares.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 0.7% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 3.6% in the week ended Aug. 7 after a 2.9% decline in the previous week as 30-year fixed mortgage rates declined, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The US seasonally adjusted consumer price index, a measure of inflation, gained 0.1% in July, as expected and following a 0.4% decrease in June, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.Weekly crude oil stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The US Treasury is due to publish its monthly budget statement for July at 2 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.7%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.02% lower, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 0.1%Definium Therapeutics (DFTX) stock was up more than 17% premarket after the company said its phase 3 Voyage study of DT120 lysergide orally disintegrating tablets in adults with generalized anxiety disorder met its primary endpoint.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 2.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.1%.Octave Intelligence (OCTV) shares were down more than 14% in premarket activity after the company posted lower Q2 revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Marex Group (MRX) shares were up 8% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Firefly Aerospace (FLY) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported a narrower Q2 adjusted loss and higher year-over-year revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.4%.Fervo Energy (FRVO) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company reported a narrower Q2 net loss.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.03%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 1.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.03%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) gained 0.02%.Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell following the company's Q2 financial results.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.6% to $83.69 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 1.3% higher at $2.80 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 2% higher.Gold futures for November gained by 0.7% to reach $4,472.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 2.3% to $66.44 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Tuesday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.2% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.2% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.1% lower at $82.06 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil declined 0.1% to $87.64 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.1% at $2.80 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Venture Global (VG) stock was down more than 4% after the company reported Q2 revenue that missed analysts' expectations.Flowco (FLOC) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q2 earnings and revenue.Baker Hughes (BKR) has signed a multiyear contract with Kuwait Oil Co. to support technology innovation in the country's upstream energy sector, the company said. Baker Hughes stock was 0.1% higher premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Stalled US-Iran Talks

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 as stalled US-Iran talks weigh on investors.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.03%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.The National Federation of Independent Business' monthly Small Business Optimism Index rose to a reading of 99.8 in July from 97.4 in June but was below a reading of 100.3 a year earlier.The existing home sales data for July will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.5%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.7% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.02%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Upwork (UPWK) shares were down more than 18% pre-bell after the company posted Q3 and 2026 guidance that trailed analyst estimates.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.01%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.03% lower.Riot Platforms (RIOT) shares were up 16%, a day after that company said that it signed a computing agreement expected to generate $9.10 billion in revenue over the initial 20-year term and includes two five-year extension options that could bring total contract value to $16.10 billion.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Plug Power (PLUG) stock was up more than 14% before the opening bell after the company reported a narrowed Q2 adjusted net loss and higher revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.01%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.01%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% lower.Legend Biotech (LEGN) stock was up more than 4% premarket after the company reported forecast-beating Q2 earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.2%.HighPeak Energy (HPK) stock was up more than 4% after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue late Monday.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.6%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.03%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 2.4% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were 1% higher pre-bell after the chipmaker said it partnered with six major financial institutions to raise $500 billion in third-party capital for the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.4% to $82.43 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 0.04% lower at $2.79 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% higher.Gold futures for November gained by 0.7% to reach $4,451.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 0.2% to $65.18 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.1% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Monday, with The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.2%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.1% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.9% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.7% higher at $79.53 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 1.8% to $85.03 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 4.2% at $2.77 per 1 million British Thermal Units.National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) stock was up more than 7% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Seadrill (SDRL) shares were up over 7% after the company reported that it swung to Q2 earnings as operating revenue increased during the period and Seadrill raised its 2026 sales outlook.Eni (E) and United Arab Emirates-based Khazna Data Center have received approval from the European Commission to create a joint venture focused on the construction, management and operation of data centers, the Commission said. Shares of Eni were 0.9% higher pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Monday Amid Rising Oil Prices

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.1% in Monday's premarket activity amid higher crude prices tied to the Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.04%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) rose 5%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% higher.Sionna Therapeutics (SION) shares were down more than 90% after the company said it will not advance SION-719 as an add-on therapy to standard of care Trikafta in cystic fibrosis patients after a phase 2a proof-of-concept failed to meet its key activity endpoint of sweat chloride reduction.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.1%.Monday.com (MNDY) stock was more than 10% lower in premarket activity after the company guided for Q3 revenue that trailed analyst estimates.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) shares were up over 8% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.02%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.CECO Environmental (CECO) stock was up over 7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and net sales.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was up 0.9%.GameStop (GME) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported that Chief Executive Ryan Cohen is considering pulling the company's $56 billion bid for eBay (EBAY). eBay shares were 0.4% lower.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock was up 1% in early-hours activity after Bloomberg reported the company will begin rolling out cryptocurrency trading to eligible UK customers this week, allowing them to trade digital assets through its app.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.8% to $79.58 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 4.5% higher at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.4% higher.Gold futures for November declined by 0.2% to $4,390.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained 1% to reach $64.14 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Friday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.8% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.7% lower at $76.76 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 0.8% to $81.82 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.9% at $2.66 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) stock was down 0.1% even after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted net income and revenue.NextEra Energy (NEE) and Dominion Energy's (D) proposed $67 billion merger will face intervention from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, marking the first time a governor has taken such action before the state's regulatory commission, multiple outlets reported. NextEra Energy stock was 0.2% lower and Dominion Energy shares were up 0.4% premarket.

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