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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Wednesday

Energy stocks were edging higher premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.1%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% higher at $79.64 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.1% to $84.77 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.1% at $2.87 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Shell (SHEL) has kicked off a tendering process for drilling services at its Dragon offshore gas project in eastern Venezuela, pressing ahead with its plan to start drilling four wells from Q2 2027, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the process. Shell stock was up more than 1% pre-bell.Halliburton (HAL) said it was awarded a multiyear contract from Aramco to provide stimulation and completion services supporting unconventional gas development in Saudi Arabia. Halliburton shares were 0.2% higher premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Economic Reports

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 0.4% in Wednesday's premarket activity, amid economic data releases.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.02%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 2.7% in the week ended July 10 as higher 30-year mortgage rates depressed new home applications, while refinancing activity improved, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 15.6 in July from 5.7 in June, compared with a smaller expected increase to a reading of 9.2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.US producer prices fell 0.3% in June, compared with expectations for no change, while core producer prices rose 0.2%, below forecasts for a 0.3% increase.Fed Chair Kevin Warsh begins his second day of testimony at 10:00 am ET.Weekly crude oil stocks data are set for release at 10:30 am ET, followed by an appearance byNew York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Lisa Cook are slated to speak on Wednesday.The Fed's Beige Book report will be released at 2:00 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated 0.01%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 1%, while the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Pentair (PNR) stock fell more than 21% before the opening bell after the water treatment company reported preliminary Q2 results below market estimates and lowered its full-year outlook amid headwinds related to its pool segment.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.BlackRock (BLK) shares traded up more than 4% in early hours activity after Bloomberg reported the company is in discussions over providing about $45 million in private credit to Indian e-commerce platform Udaan as part of a proposed $160 million funding package.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.6%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.ASML (ASML) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after the company reported year-over-year growth in Q2 earnings and sales and raised revenue guidance for the full-year 2026.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated 0.01%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was up 1.2%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Lucid (LCID) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after dropping more than 16% in Tuesday's regular session following rumors of a potential bankruptcy filing that the company quashed.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) declined 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.2%.Merck (MRK) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company said a phase 3 trial of its therapy, Keytruda, met the primary endpoint of progression-free survival in patients with mismatch repair-deficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 2.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.1%.Oceaneering International (OII) stock was up nearly 1% before market open after the company and Kongsberg were selected by the US Department of War's Defense Innovation Unit to support the US Navy's vision for scalable uncrewed undersea platforms.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.6% to $79.82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 0.2% to $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.Gold futures for July gained 0.8% to $4,035.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.4% to $58.28 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.2% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday

Energy stocks were edging higher pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.9% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.5% higher at $80.85 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 4.3% to $86.91 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.3% at $2.86 per 1 million British Thermal Units.BP (BP) said its Q2 results are expected to include post-tax adjusting items relating to impairments of around $1 billion. BP shares were up more than 1% premarket.Shell (SHEL) will receive a production-linked tax credit from Nigeria for its Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater project, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Shell were nearly 1% higher pre-bell.Ranger Energy Services (RNGR) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it has entered into a contract with Hess, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron (CVX), to deploy three additional ECHO hybrid workover rigs.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Trading at a Two-Month Low as Forecasts Expect Mild Weather for Big Northern Markets

Natural gas traded at a two-month low early on Tuesday, falling for a fifth straight session as long-term forecasts show cooler weather on the way for big northern markets.Gas for August delivery was last seen down $0.03 to $2.87 per million British thermal units, the lowest since May 12.The drop comes as the long-term forecast from the National Weather Service expects temperatures in the big markets of the upper Midwest and Northeast to be seasonal or cooler over its six to 10-day outlook, cutting into cooling demand.Supply remains robust. In its weekly survey Thursday, the Energy Information Administration said stock of the fuel in the prior week rose by 61 billion cubic feet, above expectations on forecaster NatGasWeather for a rise of up to 54 billion cubic feet. The report said inventories ended the week at 2.98 trillion cubic feet, 6.6% above the five-year average.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Ahead of Warsh Testimony

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.1% in Tuesday's premarket activity, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's first day of testimony at 10:00 am ET.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The US consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in June, compared with expectations for a 0.1% decline, after rising 0.5% in May, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed on Tuesday.Fed Governors Michael Barr and Lisa Cook and Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman are scheduled to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.9% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 2% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 3.5%.IBM (IBM) shares were down more than 22% in premarket activity after the company posted expected Q2 operating earnings and revenue that trailed analysts' estimates.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% lower.HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company cut its guidance for 2026 EPS and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) rose 0.9%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.General Fusion (GFUZ) was up more than 6% before the opening bell, a day after the company began trading on the Nasdaq following the completion of its merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% higher.JPMorgan Chase (JPM) shares traded down more than 2% in early hours activity even after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.03%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declined marginally by 0.01%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.Honda Motor (HMC) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after a 0.3% decline at the prior close. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that the vehicle manufacturer's Odyssey model year 2011 through 2017 vehicles are under review following complaints about airbags deploying unnecessarily.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.7%.BP (BP) was up more than 1% before market open after the company said its Q2 results are expected to include post-tax adjusting items relating to impairments of around $1.0 billion.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 2.5% to $80.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 0.8% to $2.88 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Gold futures for July gained 0.7% to $4,032.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 0.5% to $58.24 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 2.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3.2% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Higher Early Monday

Energy stocks were higher in early trading Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gaining 2.2%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 3.8% to $74.09 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 3.6% to $78.76 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 1.5% lower at $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Pembina Pipeline (PBA) stock was up more than 2%. Wells Fargo upgraded Pembina Pipeline to overweight from underweight and raised its price target to CA$76 from CA$55.Occidental Petroleum (OXY) rose 2% in early Monday trading. Jefferies cut the company's price target to $56 from $58 while maintaining a hold rating.Targa Resources (TRGP) shares were up 1.3%. Goldman Sachs raised its price target on the company to $298 from $283 and maintained a buy rating.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gaining 1.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 3.8% to $74.09 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 3.7% to $78.80 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 1.5% lower at $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Pembina Pipeline (PBA) stock was up more than 1% before market open, reversing the 0.8% fall in the prior session. Wells Fargo upgraded Pembina Pipeline to overweight from underweight and raised its price target to CA$76 from CA$55.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Falls to Seven-Week Low on Milder Long-Term Forecasts

Natural gas fell to a seven-week low early on Monday on cooling long-term forecasts.Gas for August delivery was last seen down $0.05, or 1.6%, to $2.89 per million British thermal units, the lowest since May 26.The drop comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect temperatures in the big markets of the Northeast and Upper Midwest to be seasonal or cooler over its six to 10-day outlook, easing cooling demand.Supply remains robust. In its weekly survey Thursday, the Energy Information Administration said stock of the fuel in the prior week rose by 61 billion cubic feet, above expectations on forecaster NatGasWeather for a rise of up to 54 billion cubic feet. The report said inventories ended the week at 2.98 trillion cubic feet, 6.6% above the five-year average.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as Renewed US-Iran Conflict Lifts 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) retreated 1% in Monday's premarket activity, as renewed military tensions between the US and Iran drove oil prices higher.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.9% before the start of regular trading.Fed Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 2%.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% lower.First Hawaiian (FHB) shares traded down 6% in early hours activity, while TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) was up 7% after the companies signed a definitive agreement for First Hawaiian to acquire TriCo in an all-stock transaction.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 3.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 3.3%.Intel (INTC) shares were down more than 3% in premarket activity after the company said it is investing 5 billion euros ($5.71 billion) in its Leixlip campus in Ireland to scale capacity to deliver Intel Xeon 6 and next-gen Intel Xeon built on its Intel 3 node.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) was down 0.2%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.4%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Rockwell Automation (ROK) stock declined more than 3% before the opening bell following a 1% rise at Friday's close. Citigroup lifted the company's price target to $555 from $500 and maintained its buy rating.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% lower.InMode (INMD) stock was down more than 1% premarket after rising 1.8% at the prior close. The company reported preliminary Q2 revenue of $95.2 million to $95.4 million.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.9%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.1% lower.Nio (NIO) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company to buy from neutral and lifted its price target to $7 from $6.60.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.5%.Pembina Pipeline (PBA) stock was up more than 1% before the market open, reversing the 0.8% fall in the prior session. Wells Fargo upgraded Pembina Pipeline to overweight from underweight and raised its price target to CA$76 from CA$55.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.8% to $74.09 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.5% to $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.4% lower.Gold futures for July fell 1.1% to $4,068.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 2.4% to $58.71 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.2% lower.

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Mining & Metals

Natural Gas Drops to Six-Week Low as Inventories Remain Robust

Natural gas traded at a six-week low early on Friday, falling for a third day despite hot forecasts after a day-prior report showed a higher-than-expected rise in inventories last week.Gas for August delivery was last seen down $0.05 to $2.96 per million British thermal units, the lowest since May 26.Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect nearly all states to see hotter than seasonal temperatures over its six to 14 day outlook, supporting cooling demand.In its weekly survey released on Thursday, the Energy Information Administration said stock of the fuel last week rose by 61 billion cubic feet, above expectations on forecaster NatGasWeather for a rise of up to 54-billion cubic feet. The report said inventories ended the week at 2.98 trillion cubic feet, 6.6% above the five-year average.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Friday

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.4% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.4% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.1% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was slightly higher at $72.09 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.3% to $76.53 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.9% at $2.96 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) will join the S&P SmallCap 600, replacing Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), effective prior to the opening of trading next Wednesday, S&P Dow Jones Indices said. Solaris Energy Infrastructure stock was nearly 4% higher premarket.BW LPG (BWLP) shares were up more than 1% after the company said its BW LPG India subsidiary has agreed to sell BW Elm vessel to an unnamed buyer for cash proceeds of $64 million.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions Ahead of Q2 Earnings Season

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.03%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated by 0.4% in Friday's premarket activity, as markets traded mixed amid renewed US-Iran tensions ahead of the Q2 earnings season.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.5% before the start of regular trading.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 3.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.9%.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.3% lower.Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares traded up 13% in early hours activity after the company said it received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, which will operate under the name Circle National Trust.Winners and Losers: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.EquipmentShare.com (EQPT) stock was up more than 10% before the opening bell after the company said late Thursday it now expects revenue to be in a range of $5.25 billion to $5.68 billion for 2026, up from its previous guidance of $5.15 billion to $5.58 billion.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.6%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 1.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% higher.Mesoblast (MESO) stock was up more than 4% premarket after the company reported late Thursday that sales of its steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease treatment, Ryoncil, totaled $36 million in fiscal Q4.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.6%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.02% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was flat. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) was down 1.6%.ChipMOS Technologies (IMOS) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after the company said that its Q2 revenue rose 28.7% year over year to 7.38 billion New Taiwan dollars ($231.8 million), marking its highest quarterly revenue since 2014.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 down 0.5%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.XPeng (XPEV) shares were up 1% pre-bell after the company said it has started employee testing of its Robotaxi platform.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.BW LPG (BWLP) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company said its BW LPG India subsidiary has agreed to sell BW Elm vessel to an unnamed buyer for cash proceeds of $64 million.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.4% to $72.33 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.4% to $2.97 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 0.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.6% lower.Gold futures for July fell 0.8% to $4,107.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.3% to $59.95 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% lower.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Moves Lower Ahead of Fresh Storage Data Despite Hot Forecasts

Natural gas edged down early on Thursday ahead of fresh storage data as hot forecasts offer a boost to cooling demand.Gas for August delivery was last seen down $0.06, or 1.7%, to $3.16 per million British thermal units.The drop comes even as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect most states to see hotter than seasonal temperatures over its six to 10 day outlook, though the big markets of the Northeast will be cooler than usual over the period.The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly look at inventories later on Thursday, with a lighter than usual build possible as a heat wave in eastern states boosted demand."Today's EIA report will be accounting for last week's heatwave that broke many high temperature records across the eastern 1/2 of the US," according to forecaster NatGasWeather. "However, wind energy generation was much stronger week over week to partially offset strong national demand. We expect a build of +43-44 Bcf versus the 5-year average of +51 Bcf and survey averages of +51-54 Bcf."

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were declining pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.4% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.1% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.2% higher at $73.64 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.4% to $78.30 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 0.7% at $3.19 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Shell (SHEL) received valid tenders for about $6.3 billion of outstanding unregistered notes in its previously announced exchange offers, the oil giant said. Shares of Shell were 0.6% lower premarket.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down 0.4% after the company said it sold its 170-megawatt distributed solar portfolio across seven European countries to Amarenco and AMPYR Distributed Energy.BP (BP) will push decision-making closer to the "frontline" and seek greater financial accountability and discipline, said Meg O'Neill, the British energy giant's new CEO, on social media platform Linkedin. BP shares were down more than 1% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday as Chip Stocks Rebound Despite US-Iran Tensions

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.9% in Thursday's premarket activity, as investors returned to chip stocks while monitoring escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 215,000 in the week ended July 4 from an upwardly revised 217,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 217,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.The existing home sales data will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by natural gas stocks data at 10:30 am ET.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan are slated to speak on Thursday.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 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.FuelCell Energy (FCEL) stock was up more than x% before the opening bell after the company and Siemens agreed to collaborate on fuel cell-based power generation.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained by 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.8%.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 8% premarket, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) fell over 20% after the partners said a phase 3 trial for eplontersen in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM, failed to meet the primary efficacy endpoint.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.8%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 3.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose 4.9%.Applied Materials (AMAT) shares were up more than 4% in premarket activity after Nikkei Asia reported, citing CEO Gary Dickerson, that the company is seeing stronger long-term visibility into semiconductor equipment demand as major chipmakers share production plans extending well beyond 2027.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated by 1.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% lower.Levi Strauss (LEVI) shares were down nearly 4% early Thursday after the company's new full-year earnings outlook fell short of analyst estimates even as its fiscal Q2 results topped views.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% lower.Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) shares traded up 1% in early hours activity after the company said that Centralised Raiffeisen International Services & Payments, the shared services center of Raiffeisen Bank International, has upgraded to its cloud-based BRx Match reconciliation platform.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 1.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.3%.Sempra (SRE) stock was down more than 1% before market open. The company said Wednesday that its Sempra Infrastructure unit shipped the first liquefied natural gas cargo from the ECA LNG Phase 1 project in Mexico, marking a milestone ahead of the facility's expected commercial operations later this summer.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.4% to $73.82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 0.8% to $3.19 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 0.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% lower.Gold futures for July rose 1% to $4,122.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 1.9% to $59.67 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.8% higher.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Rises as Heat Continues for Most States, Boosting Cooling Demand

Natural gas rose early on Wednesday as heat for most states is expected to continue for two weeks, boosting cooling demand.Gas for August delivery was last seen up $0.04, or 1.4%, to $3.31 per million British thermal units, the highest since June 25.Cooling demand remains high, with long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expecting most states to see higher than seasonal temperatures over its eight to 14 day outlook, raising air-conditioning use.Demand for the fuel is expected to remain strong over the long term, with the Energy Information Administration on Tuesday saying it expects demand to rise to a record next year on rising power-sector use."We expect U.S. natural gas consumption in the electric power sector will set a record next year, driven largely by rising overall electricity demand, the expansion of the natural gas generating fleet, and relatively low natural gas prices," the agency said in its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook. "Forecast natural gas demand across the economy rises slightly this year before increasing 3% in 2027."

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.4% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 4.8% higher at $73.81 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 5.1% to $77.91 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.2% at $3.30 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was up more than 1% after the company said in a filing that changes in oil prices could raise its Q2 upstream earnings by $3.5 billion to $3.9 billion, while changes in gas prices could either result in a $200 million loss or a similar gain.Petrobras (PBR) has signed a settlement agreement with Brazil's oil regulator ANP to bring 335 offshore wells into compliance with well integrity regulations by Dec. 31, 2030, according to a translation of a statement from the regulator. Shares of Petrobras were up more than 2% pre-bell.Baker Hughes (BKR) will provide power generation solutions to support Kodiak Gas Services' (KGS) expanding energy infrastructure initiatives under a new multi-year agreement, the companies said. Baker Hughes stock was up more than 1% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Wednesday as Trump Declares US-Iran Agreement Over

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 0.8% in Wednesday's premarket activity, as President Donald Trump's declaration that the interim US-Iran agreement had ended fueled concerns about renewed conflict, sending oil prices higher and weighing on risk assets.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.9%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 1.1%, and Nasdaq futures falling 1.3% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 2.2% in the week ended July 3, with refinancing activity and new home applications both pushed lower by an uptick in average 30-year fixed mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.May's wholesale inventories data will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by the weekly oil stocks data at 10:30 am ET.The minutes of the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee meeting are slated for a 2:00 pm ET release.May consumer credit data posts at 3:00 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 2.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) fell about 1.5%.FuelCell Energy (FCEL) stock was down more than 19% before the opening bell after the company priced its offering of about 10.7 million common shares at $21 per share for gross proceeds of $225 million.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.8%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained by 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.2%.Alibaba Group (BABA) shares surged more than 9% pre-bell after news reports of a positive pre-earnings business update showing narrowing losses, and a Bloomberg News report of a victory in a US federal court.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.3% higher.Banco Santander (SAN) shares traded down 3% in early hours activity, extending losses after a 1.3% fall in the previous day's session. The Financial Times reported that the bank has overhauled its Asia-Pacific corporate and investment banking business, removing its top banker in Beijing, tightening employee oversight, and cutting staff perks as part of a cost-cutting driveHealth CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) rose 1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% lower.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 1% premarket after gaining 1.6% at the prior close. Sino Biopharmaceutical said AstraZeneca has signed a deal worth up to $2.1 billion with its Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical unit to develop, manufacture, and commercialize the chronic respiratory disease drug candidate TQC3721.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.8% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 1.4%.Intel (INTC) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity, after a 9.7% fall in Tuesday's close. SambaNova Systems, backed by Intel, said it raised $1 billion in the first close of its Series F funding round at an $11 billion valuation, with General Atlantic leading the investment.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 3.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.4%.Petrobras (PBR) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company said that it signed a settlement agreement with Brazil's oil regulator, ANP, to bring 335 offshore wells into compliance with well integrity regulations by Dec. 31, 2030.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 5.2% to $74.09 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 0.6% to $3.29 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained by 2.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 2.1% to $4,070.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 3.6% to $59.13 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased by 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.7% lower.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Rises as Forecasts Expect Heat to Continue for Most States

Natural gas traded higher early on Friday as forecasts expect hot weather to continue for most states, keeping cooling demand high.Gas for August delivery was last seen up $0.05 to $3.25 per million British thermal units in electronic trade, with US markets closed ahead of Saturday's Independence Day holiday.The rise comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect hot weather to continue, with nearly all states to see warmer than seasonal temperatures over its six to 14 day outlook, keeping air-conditioning demand high.The Energy Information Administration on Thursday released its weekly look at U.S. inventories of the fuel. The agency said gas stocks rose by a more than expected 87-billion cubic feet, leaving inventories at 2.92-trillion cubic feet, 6.4% above the five-year average.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Falls Ahead of US Storage Data Despite Hot Weather Forecasts

Natural gas prices fell ahead of fresh storage data even as hot weather continues to support cooling demand.Gas for August delivery was last seen down 1.7% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.The drop comes despite forecasts that expect hot weather to continue for most states, boosting electricity demand to power air conditioning. Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect nearly all states to see hotter than seasonal temperatures over its six to 14 day outlook.The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly look at inventories of the fuel later on Thursday morning, with a larger than average rise in stocks expected."Survey averages are tightly clustered at +80-81 Bcf for today's EIA report versus the 5-year average of +64 Bcf. Temperatures for the sample week were cooler than normal over the eastern 2/3 of the US, while hotter than normal over the West. We expect a build of +81-82 Bcf," NatGas Weather said.

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