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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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U.S. Natural Gas Spot Prices Rise in Week Ended May 20 Amid Higher Temperatures, EIA Reports

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price rose US$0.31/million British thermal units to $3.19/MMBtu in the week ended May 20, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Supplement released Thursday.Temperatures across most of the U.S. were slightly above average this week, the EIA noted.U.S. natural gas consumption fell 0.9 billion cubic feet per day week over week, according to LSEG Data. The decline was driven by lower residential and commercial gas use, the EIA said.U.S. natural gas supply declined 0.2 Bcf/d, according to data from LSEG, due to a small reduction in net Canadian imports.Net injections into storage amounted to 101 Bcf for the week ending May 15, resulting in total working natural gas stocks of 2,391 Bcf. This was 149 Bcf more than the five-year average and 33 Bcf more than the year-ago period.The liquefied natural gas-carrying capacity of vessels departing the U.S. was 128 Bcf, down 13 Bcf from the previous week. Thirty-four LNG vessels left the U.S., down three vessels from a week ago amid liquefaction plant and pipeline maintenance that restricted output at some LNG terminals.

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Equities

Natural Gas Rises Ahead of Inventory Data as Forecasts See Hot Weather Coming for Eastern Markets

Natural gas futures rose early Thursday ahead of fresh storage data as forecasts see hot weather on the way for big eastern markets.Gas for June delivery was last seen up $0.03 to US$3.03 per million British thermal units.The rise comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect all states east of the Mississippi River to see hotter than seasonal temperatures over its six to 10 day outlook, offering a boost to cooling demand.The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly survey of inventories of the fuel later on Thursday morning, with another rise in stocks expected."For today's EIA weekly storage report, survey averages are tightly clustered at +95 Bcf, slightly larger than the 5-year average of +92 Bcf. Temperatures were warmer than normal over the western 2/3 of the US for the sample week, while the eastern 1/3 was cooler than normal. We expect a plump build of +101 Bcf and aided by record solar generation," NatGasWeather wrote.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.8% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.4% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.8% lower at $107.77 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.5% to $107.65 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.5% at $3.05 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Shell (SHEL), BP (BP), PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, and PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia signed agreements with Japan's Inpex for liquified natural gas offtake from the Abadi LNG Project at the Masela Block in offshore Indonesia, Inpex said. Shares of Shell and BP were up more than 1% premarket.Equinor (EQNR) and BP joint venture Aker BP have agreed on several transactions to support production across their portfolio on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the companies said. Equinor shares were up more than 2% pre-bell.Borr Drilling (BORR) stock was down more than 6% after the company reported a wider Q1 net loss.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Uncertainty Surrounding US-Iran Talks

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 0.6% lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid increasing uncertainty about the progress of any talks between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.5% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 209,000 in the employment survey week ended May 16 from an upwardly revised 212,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to 210,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.April housing starts fell by 2.8% from the previous month to a 1.465 million annual rate, compared with expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET for a 1.410 million rate after an increase to a 1.507 million pace in March.April housing starts fell by 2.8% from the previous month to a 1.465 million annual rate, compared with expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET for a 1.410 million rate after an increase to a 1.507 million pace in March.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index fell to minus 0.4 in May after rising to 26.7 in April, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to a reading of 17.8 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Traders will be looking ahead to the S&P global flash estimates of May manufacturing and services conditions, which are slated for a 9:45 am ET release, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The Kansas City Fed's manufacturing index for May will be released at 11 am ET.Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is due to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) declined 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 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) retreated by 0.6%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Nanobiotix (NBTX) stock was down more than 7% premarket after the company said it launched a global follow-on offering of 75 million euros ($87.2 million).Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Borr Drilling (BORR) stock was down more than 7% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider Q1 net loss.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was up 1%.Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell a day after Chardan raised its price target for the company's stock to $9.75 from $8.45.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.Deere (DE) stock was down more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported lower fiscal Q2 earnings.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.8%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.6%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 3.5% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) decreased by 0.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.4%.Kroger (KR) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after closing the prior session with a 2.7% fall. Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran is looking to implement substantial price cuts to keep the company competitive, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing an interview with the CEO.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.7% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.01%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 04%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.6%.AMD (AMD) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity after closing the previous day with a 8% rise. The company said it plans to invest more than $10 billion in Taiwan's artificial intelligence ecosystem and is ramping production of its new EPYC processor in Taiwan using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSM) 2-nanometer process technology.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $107.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.8% at $3.03 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 2.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.7% lower.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.4% to $4,517.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 1.1% to $75.36 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.9%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.6%.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Moves Lower Despite Hot Weather Forecasts

Natural gas prices fell early Wednesday even as long-term forecasts see warmer than seasonal weather coming for most states. Gas for June delivery was last seen down $0.05 to US$3.06 per million British thermal units.The drop comes even as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect all lower-48 states to see seasonal or warmer temperatures over its six to 14 outlook, with nearer-term forecasts seeing hot weather for big markets."Record high temperatures will impact much of the East Coast.....with highs of lower to mid-90s and decently strong demand for cooling this early in the season," NatGasWeather noted.

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Sectors

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 0.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 2.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.9% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.8% lower at $107.77 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 2.3% to $108.68 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 2.1% at $3.05 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Golar LNG (GLNG) stock was up more than 3% after the company posted higher Q1 net income and operating revenue.Dorian LPG (LPG) shares were up more than 4% after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.Shell (SHEL) unit BG International has sold participating interests in three exploration blocks offshore Uruguay to QatarEnergy. Shell shares were 0.4% lower pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Report

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 Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the release of Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial results.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.Earlier Wednesday, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage applications declined in the week ended May 15 due to a seven-week high in mortgage rates.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The minutes of the April 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be released at 2 pm ET.In premarket activity, 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 0.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.ImmunityBio's (IBRX) stock was up more than 8% premarket after the company said its supplemental biologics license application for Anktiva in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin in patients with bladder cancer with papillary disease has been accepted for review by the US Food and Drug Administration.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.5%.Dorian LPG (LPG) stock was up more than 5% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% lower.CorVel (CRVL) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) retreated 0.2%.Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after Business Standard reported that the company opened a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad through its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India, as the U.S. carrier expands its global technology, engineering, and business operations capabilities.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2%.Nvidia shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity ahead of the release of its quarterly financial results. The company will open its first research center in Singapore, focused on embodied AI and improving AI infrastructure efficiency, according to multiple media reports.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.9%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated 0.01%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose by 0.5%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell. Recruitment notices on the electric vehicle maker's website showed it is hiring people for driver-assistance roles in China.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $107.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.2% at $3.11 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% lower.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.3% to $4,498.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose 1.2% to $76.08 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 2.3%.

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Natural Gas Rises to a Two-Month High on Hotter Long-Term Forecasts

Natural gas traded at a two-month high early Tuesday as hot long-term forecasts offer a rise in cooling demand. Gas for June delivery was last seen up $0.05 to US$3.07 per million British thermal units, the highest since March 20.The rise comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service see most states with hotter than seasonal temperatures over its six to 14 day outlook, offering a boost to cooling demand on higher air-conditioning use amid lower production."With gas production slipping just a bit lower overnight gas markets are holding their gains despite additional decreases in LNG feed gas demands. Most of the support is coming from weather outlooks that are painting virtually the entire lower 48 in the yellow and orange hues of warmer than normal temperatures," Gary Cunningham, Director of Market Research at Tradition Energy, wrote.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.4% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.7% lower at $107.95 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 1.5% to $110.40 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.6% at $3.04 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Equinor (EQNR) shares were up more than 2% after the company said it signed a 5-year agreement with Dutch energy provider Eneco to supply natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf.BP (BP) maintained the lockout at its Whiting refinery in Indiana after failing to reach a deal with the United Steelworkers, or USW, Local 7-1, the company said. BP stock was 0.4% higher pre-bell.Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it has reached a final investment decision and will proceed with the Kings Landing II natural gas processing plant at its existing Kings Landing complex in New Mexico, which is estimated to cost about $260 million.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Edge Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Uncertainty Surrounding US-Iran Talks

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 0.7% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity amid uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.6% before the start of regular trading.The pending home sales data for April will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.3% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 3.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.7%.Agilysys (AGYS) shares were up more than 23% in premarket activity after the company overnight reported fiscal Q4 earnings and sales above market expectations.Winners and Losers:HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.04%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.04%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.3%.Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) stock was up more than 9% premarket after the company said that the early phase 2 data showed its experimental drug zovegalisib reduced lesion volume in patients with rare vascular anomalies linked to PIK3CA mutations.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.01%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.XP (XP) shares were down 5.2% in premarket activity after the company overnight reported Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations.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 0.4% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. 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) was 0.7% higher.Amer Sports (AS) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.1% lower, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) gained 0.2%.Allegiant Travel (ALGT) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it is launching eight new nonstop routes beginning in fall 2026, expanding service across Florida leisure markets.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 1.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.4%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it signed a 5-year agreement with Eneco to supply natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.3% to $108.38 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.2% at $3.06 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 1.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% higher.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.5% to $4,534.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 1.7% to $76.13 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 1.5%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Monday

Energy stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.5%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 9.7% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.8% lower at $103.58 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil fell 1.4% to $107.89 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 3% at $3.05 per 1 million British Thermal Units.ConocoPhillips (COP) and Glenfarne Group's subsidiary have signed a 30-year agreement to supply North Slope natural gas for phase one of the Alaska LNG project, the companies said. ConocoPhillips shares were down 1% premarket.Phillips 66 (PSX) shares were down nearly 2% after the company said it is proceeding with the development of the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator to expand its natural gas operations.Eni (E) said it plans to issue new fixed-rate bonds with five-year and nine-year maturities under its existing euro medium-term note program. Eni stock was 0.6% higher pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday Amid Stalled Iran Peace Efforts, Inflation Concerns

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) was 0.03% lower in Monday's premarket activity as stalled diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran fuel concerns about inflation.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The New York Fed's services sector index improved to negative 5.8 in May from negative 14.0 in April, signaling a slower pace of contraction.The National Association of Home Builders' index for May will be released at 10 am ET.The US Treasury's international capital standards report for March will be released at 4 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 4.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.9%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was flat, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) lost 0.4%.LiveRamp (RAMP) shares were up more than 26% in premarket activity after the company agreed to be acquired by Publicis Groupe in an all-cash deal valued at about $2.17 billion. The company also reported higher fiscal Q4 financial results.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.04%.Dominion Energy (D) shares rose more than 15%, while NextEra Energy (NEE) stock declined over 1% after the companies agreed to merge in an all-stock deal.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 2% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.3%.Ford Motor (F) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company said it has outlined a revised Europe strategy built around new electric vehicles, commercial software services, and a broader product rollout through 2029.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.01% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.3%.Ryanair (RYAAY) stock was up more than 4% before the opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% lower.ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock rose more than 4% premarket after the company said it signed an exclusive development and supply agreement with Japan BCG Laboratory to get exclusive rights to develop, import, and commercialize the latter's intravesical Tokyo-172 BCG in the US.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.5% higher.Mizuho Financial (MFG) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company said it had not yet made a final decision on an investment in Rakuten Bank.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.9% to $104.50 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 2.3% at $3.03 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.2% higher.Gold futures for May gained by 0.1% to reach $4,567.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 0.3% to $77.31 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 0.4%.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Rises on Warming Forecasts While Inventories Rose Last Week

Natural gas prices rose early Friday on warming long-term forecasts while a day-prior storage report met expectations. Gas for June delivery was last seen up US$0.06 to US$2.95 per million British thermal units.The rise comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service see all states with seasonal or warmer temperatures over its eight to 14 day forecast offering high cooling demand.In its weekly report issued Thursday, the Energy Information Administration said U.S. inventories of the fuel rose by 85-billion cubic feet last week, near expectations and leaving stocks at 2.29-trillion cubic feet, 6.5% above the five-year average."After the storage report printed in line with expectations a slight adjustment to weather outlooks proved just enough for the market to firm and test the resistance just under $2.90," Gary Cunningham, Director of Market Research at Tradition Energy, wrote.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Friday

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 0.8%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.7% higher at $103.89 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.1% to $107.96 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.9% at $2.95 per million British Thermal Units.Exxon Mobil (XOM) was found not liable by a Texas jury in a lawsuit accusing the oil major of misleading investors about its Canadian oil sands and Rocky Mountain gas operations, Reuters reported. Exxon Mobil stock was 0.5% higher premarket.BP (BP) is contemplating selling certain natural gas assets in Egypt, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. BP shares were marginally lower pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Friday Amid Oil Surge, Higher Yields, Geopolitical Uncertainty

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.9% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.3% lower in Friday's premarket activity as mounting inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and stronger oil prices reduce appetite for risk assets.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.5% before the start of regular trading.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 19.6 in May from 11.0 in April, compared with expectations of a decrease to a reading of 7.2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and the strongest reading in over four years.The industrial production data for April will be released at 9:15 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.03%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) stock was down more than 10% before the opening bell after the company said it priced a public offering of roughly 10.8 million common shares at $18.50 apiece, subject to customary closing conditions.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% higher.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after the Financial Times reported the bank has yet to deploy the $4 billion it previously committed to its private credit strategy, with no current timeline for the planned investment.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3% 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) lost 1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 1.5%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.7%.Tesla (TSLA) shares retreated more than 2% pre-bell after Reuters reported that the company came under pressure from an Australian judge, who questioned whether the automaker was taking the discovery process seriously in a class action over alleged vehicle defects and misleading claims.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.8% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 2.7%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 3.1%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares declined more than 2% in premarket activity after the company said it plans to reduce its stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor to 19% from 27.1% by selling 152 million shares.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lowerAlumis (ALMS) stock was down more than 1% premarket after the company reported a Q1 net loss and lower revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained by 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.BP (BP) shares retreated by 0.9% pre-bell. Reuters reported that the company is contemplating selling certain natural gas assets in Egypt.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.4% to $104.62 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.7% at $2.94 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% higher.Gold futures for May retreated by 2.8% to $4,556.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 7.9% to $78.62 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 2.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 5.8%.

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Sectors

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise in Week Ended May 13 Amid Near-Normal Temperatures, EIA Reports

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price rose US$0.13 per million British thermal units to $2.88/MMBtu in the week ended May 13, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Supplement released Thursday.Temperatures across the country remained near normal overall, limiting heating and cooling needs, the EIA noted.U.S. natural gas demand edged lower by 0.5 billion cubic feet per day week over week, led by a decline in residential and commercial consumption and slightly offset by a rise in electric power sector demand, the EIA said.U.S. natural gas supply increased 1.0 Bcf/d, led by higher dry natural gas production, the EIA reported, citing LSEG Data.Net injections into storage amounted to 85 Bcf for the week ended May 8, resulting in total working gas stocks of 2,290 Bcf. This was 140 Bcf more than the five-year average and 51 Bcf more than the year-ago period.The LNG-carrying capacity of vessels departing U.S. ports was 141 Bcf, up 26 Bcf from the previous week. Thirty-seven LNG vessels left the country, an increase of seven vessels week over week, the EIA reported.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Moves Lower Ahead of Storage Data on Cooling Long-Term Forecasts

Natural gas prices eased Thursday ahead of fresh storage data on cooler long-term forecasts.Gas for June delivery was last seen down $0.03 to US$2.83 per million British thermal units.The drop comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect most states between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River to see seasonal or cooler temperatures over the its six to 10-day outlook, cutting into cooling demand.The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly survey of inventories of the fuel, with another large injection into storage expected."We are projecting a +86 (billion cubic foot rise) but should we see a number over 90 Bcf then the support level should fail and we could drop back to near $2.75. A storage number in the low 80's could give the bulls a reason to push back towards $3 but without some help from the weather maps," Gary Cunningham, Director of Market Research at Tradition Energy, noted.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were edging higher pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) marginally advancing.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.7% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% lower at $100.62 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 0.6% to reach $105.02 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.4% at $2.82 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) shares were down more than 4% after the company priced an underwritten public offering of 10.6 million shares at $71 apiece.Chevron (CVX) agreed to sell its downstream fuels and lubricants marketing businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia, to ENEOS for $2.17 billion, ENEOS said. Chevron stock was 0.3% lower pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Advance Pre-Bell Thursday Amid US-China Meeting

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 0.2% higher in Thursday's premarket activity amid a two-day meeting between the US and China.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 211,000 in the week ended May 9 from a downwardly revised 199,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 205,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.US import prices rose by 1.9% in April, above the 1% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and faster than a 0.9% gain in March.US retail sales rose by 0.5% in April, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and following the previous month's 1.6% gain.Business inventory data for March is due to be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid, Cleveland President Beth Hammack, New York President John Williams, and Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 10%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.01%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT), the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH), and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were flat.Doximity (DOCS) stock was down more than 10% premarket after the company overnight reported a steeper-than-expected drop in fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and sales guidance for the next financial year lagged market expectations.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.5% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 0.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.1%.Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares were up more than 15% in premarket activity after the company reported forecast-beating fiscal Q3 results and said it plans to lay off about 4,000 employees, representing around 5% of its workforce.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased by 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) retreated by 0.01%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.Yeti (YETI) shares were up more than 10% pre-bell after the company reported better-than-expected fiscal Q1 adjusted net income and net sales.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.04% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Copa (CPA) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and operating revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.02%.Consolidated Edison (ED) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell. Goldman Sachs raised its price target on the company to $105 from $103 and maintained its sell rating.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. 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.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.1% to $100.95 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.7% to $2.84 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 0.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was flat.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.1% to $4,700.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 2.3% to $87.30 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 0.8%.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Rises as Forecasts See Hotter Weather Coming for Most Markets

Natural gas traded higher early Wednesday as warm long-term forecasts offer a likely boost to cooling demand. Gas for June delivery was last seen up $0.07 to US$2.91 per million British thermal units.The National Weather Service's six to 14-day forecast see most states with warmer than seasonal temperatures, with the hottest weather expected for big eastern markets, raising the call on gas-fired generation to power air conditioners, while its longer-term outlook sees hot weather likely to persist for the next month."The long-range weather data continues to forecast a rather hot US pattern for much of June as highs of upper 80s to 100s gains in coverage across the central and southern US, while very nice to warm across the northern US w/highs of 60s-80s, locally 90s for stronger than normal CDDs/cooling demand.

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