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

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

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

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

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Premarket Thursday

Energy stocks were rising premarket Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.5%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.4% higher at $92.50 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 1.9% to $96.69 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.3% at $2.62 per 1 million British Thermal Units.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were up more than 3% after the company said Q1 exploration and production results are expected to rise significantly, supported by higher oil prices and contributions from new projects.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it expects stronger Q1 results in its marketing, midstream, and processing division.Enbridge's (ENB) Enbridge Energy has received US presidential permits to operate and maintain the existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in St. Clair County, Michigan, and Pembina County, North Dakota, the White House said. Enbridge shares were 0.4% higher premarket.

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

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

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

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

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Wednesday

Energy stocks were leaning lower premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.1% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.9% higher at $92.10 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.5% to $95.30 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.4% at $2.61 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Borr Drilling (BORR) shares were down more than 2% after the company priced a $260 million offering of 3.50% senior notes due 2033.NOV (NOV) stock was down more than 2% after the company said disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East are expected to weigh on its Q1 results, with revenue and earnings coming in below prior guidance due to logistical challenges and delayed equipment deliveries in the region.

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Commodities

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

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

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

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

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Tuesday

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

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Commodities

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

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

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Natural Gas Rises Despite Spring Weather as the Iran War Continues

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

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Premarket Monday

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

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as Trump Prepares to Block Strait of Hormuz

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.7% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.6% in Monday's premarket activity after US President Donald Trump said the US will block the Strait of Hormuz following unsuccessful negotiations with Iran over the weekend.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.7% before the start of regular trading.The existing home sales data for March will be released at 10 am ET.Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 3.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 3.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.1%.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 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.7%.Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) stock was up more than 24% premarket after the company said that its SPY001 investigational drug to treat moderate-to-severely active ulcerative colitis met its primary and key secondary endpoints in a phase 2 trial.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated by 0.5%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was up 0.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% lower.Leggett & Platt (LEG) shares were up more than 8% pre-bell after Somnigroup International (SGI) agreed to acquire Leggett & Platt in an all-stock deal valued at about $2.50 billion. Somnigroup stock was down 1.7% premarket.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.8% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 1%.ON Semiconductor (ON) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after BofA Securities upgraded the company's stock to buy from neutral.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) fell by 1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined by 2.6%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 2.9% higher.Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company said it is "moving forward" with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's motor finance redress scheme.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.7%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) fell 0.8% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.4% lower.MDA Space (MDA) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company introduced a space control platform aimed at helping defense organizations monitor, protect, and secure critical space infrastructure.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 1.7%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) rose by 1.9%.Baker Hughes (BKR) stock was up more than 1% before Monday's opening bell after the company said it has signed a deal to sell its Waygate Technologies operations to Stockholm-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 8% to $104.27 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 2.5% to $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up by 7.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.9% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1.2% at $4,728.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 3.1% to $74.11 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 2.8%.

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Sectors

Natural Gas Edging Up From a 17-Month Low as Mild Weather Lowers Demand

Natural gas edged up from a 17-month low early Friday on weak seasonal demand, mild forecasts and high supply.Gas for May delivery was last seen up $0.01 to US$2.68 per million British thermal units after falling to the lowest since November 2024 a day earlier.The price of the fuel has been pressured as mild spring temperatures cut into demand while supply remains high. Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect most states to see seasonal or warmer temperatures over its six to 14 day outlook."(Natural gas) has remained subdued largely under pressure from seasonal shifts as warmer weather continues to unfold. Demand has moderated given this seasonal shift while supply remains abundant," Christopher Louney, natural gas and gold strategist at RBC Capital Markets wrote in a note to clients.In its weekly survey of inventories of the fuel released Thursday, the Energy Information Administration reported stocks rose by 50-billion cubic feet last week, above expectations for a rise of up to 48-bcf according to NatGasWeather. The rise left inventories at 1.91-trillion cubic feet, 4.8% above the five-year average for the week.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Friday

Energy stocks were leaning lower premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1.3% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.1% higher at $97.95 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil declined 0.2% to $95.68 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.2% at $2.68 per 1 million British Thermal Units.ConocoPhillips (COP) has sent a team to Venezuela to evaluate the prospects of oil drilling in the country, several media outlets reported, citing a company statement. Shares of ConocoPhillips were marginally higher pre-bell.Petrobras (PBR) said it signed contracts with Petronas Petroleo Brasil to acquire 50% stakes in the Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte - Module III fields in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil for $450 million, regaining full ownership in the assets. Petrobras shares were up 1% premarket.EQT (EQT) and Glencore (GLEN) committed to acquiring an extra 1 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas annually from Commonwealth LNG through 20-year agreements, Reuters reported, citing a regulatory document. EQT stock was 0.6% lower pre-bell.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Amid Lingering Geopolitical Uncertainty, CPI Focus

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 0.1% higher in Friday's premarket activity amid lingering geopolitical uncertainty and the release of consumer inflation data.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.03%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.04%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.US consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, in line with expectations, compared with a 0.3% gain in the prior month.The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for April and the factory orders data for February are due to be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.3%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated marginally by 0.01%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) slipped 0.4%.Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX) stock was up more than 9% premarket after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration accepted its resubmitted new drug application for its investigational glioma imaging agent Pixclara.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was flat and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.8%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.4%. 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 down 0.4%.Shake Shack (SHAK) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after Mizuho upgraded the company's stock to outperform from neutral and lifted its price target to $120 from $100.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.8% higher.SLM (SLM) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell. RBC cut the company's price target to $28 from $32 while maintaining its outperform rating.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, 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 0.7% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.7%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 net revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $61 from $69.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.2%.Eni (E) stock was up nearly 1% before Friday's opening bell after the company said it has invested $70 million in Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG). Nouveau stock was down 9%.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 0.1% to reach $97.95 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 1.5% to $2.63 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.6% at $4,790.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 0.9% to $75.76 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.01% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.3%.

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Sectors

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Fell in Week Ended April 8 Amid Above-Average Temperatures, EIA Reports

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas price dropped US$0.19 to $2.80/million British thermal units in the week ended April 8, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Supplement released Thursday.Above-average temperatures across most of the country kept daily natural gas demand relatively low for this time of year by limiting heating and cooling needs, the EIA noted.Still, natural gas demand across sectors rose 1.3 billion cubic feet per day week over week, the EIA reported, citing LSEG Data.Net injections into storage amounted to 50 Bcf in the week ended April 3, resulting in total working gas stocks of 1,911 Bcf, according to the agency. This was 87 Bcf more than the five-year average and 89 Bcf more than the year-ago period.The liquefied natural gas-carrying capacity of vessels departing U.S. ports was 141 Bcf, down 8 Bcf from the previous week. Thirty-seven LNG vessels left the U.S., down two vessels week over week, the EIA said.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday as Fragile Middle East Ceasefire 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) was 0.3% lower in Thursday's premarket activity as doubts over the durability of a Middle East ceasefire lift oil prices.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 219,000 in the week ended April 4 from an upwardly revised 203,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 210,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.Personal income declined 0.1% in February following January's 0.4% gain, compared with the expected 0.3% gain in a survey conducted by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.US economic growth, measured by gross domestic product, was revised lower to a 0.5% increase in Q4 from a 0.7% gain in the second estimate, compared with estimates for no revision in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.Wholesale inventory data for February are due to be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks data at 10:30 am ET.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) fell 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated marginally by 0.01%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.01% higher, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was up 0.5%. 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 1.3% lower.Simply Good Foods (SMPL) shares were down more than 19% pre-bell after the company posted lower fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.7%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.9% higher.Whitestone REIT (WSR) shares were up more than 11% pre-bell after the company said it has agreed to be acquired by Ares Management (ARES) for $19 per common share or operating partnership unit in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.70 billion. Ares stock was 1.5% higher.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was inactive, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.3%.Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity, a day after the company said it plans to sell up to $60 million of its common shares via an at-the-market offering.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.7% lower.Novartis (NVS) stock was down more than 1% premarket after closing the prior session with a 2% gain. The company said Thursday it will expand its programs to find and treat patients with heart disease and cancer in "hard-to-reach" communities worldwide.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) declined by 0.7%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.8%.American Airlines Group (AAL) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell, a day after the Federal Aviation Administration said the airline should pay a $255,000 civil penalty for allegedly breaching drug and alcohol regulations.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advanced by 0.5%.Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock was up more than 1% before Thursday's opening bell after the company said it had discovered oil at the Bandit prospect, co-owned by Chevron (CVX) and Woodside Energy (WDS), in the Gulf of Mexico. Chevron stock was 0.8% higher, while Woodside advanced 0.5%.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 4.4% to $98.57 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 0.2% to $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Gold futures for May were up by 0.1% at $4,781.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 1% to $74.60 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.03%.

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