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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday as AI Optimism Overshadows Middle East Risks

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) advanced 0.2% in Monday's premarket activity, as enthusiasm for new artificial intelligence initiatives from major technology companies outweighs concerns about ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and elevated energy prices.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.S&P Global manufacturing data for May will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the construction spending data for April, and the ISM's manufacturing reading for May at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.7%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 0.9%. 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) advanced by 0.4%.Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) shares were up more than 22% pre-bell after the company agreed to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) for $6.8 billion in cash and a total equity value of $8.5 billionWinners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.03%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained by 0.03%.Grail's (GRAL) stock was down more than 17% premarket after the company reported its NHS-Galleri trial missed its primary endpoint of reducing combined Stage III and IV cancer diagnoses.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.4% lower.Coinbase Global (COIN) stock was down more than 3% before market open. Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal sold 1,960 company shares for $346,683 on May 27, a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission showed.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.5% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) lost by 0.6%Diana Shipping (DSX) stock was down more than 0.4% before the opening bell after the company said Sunday it has issued an open letter urging Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) investors to elect its six independent board candidates at the upcoming June 18 annual meeting. Genco stock was 0.8% lower.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% 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) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.7%.Dell Technologies (DELL) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity a day after the company said it has launched its XPS 13 laptop.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 0.1% higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Venture Global (VG) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said its subsidiary Venture Global LNG plans to issue $2.25 billion in senior secured notes due 2034 and 2036.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 2.3% to $89.40 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 2.3% to $3.21 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.4% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 1.2% to $4,537.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures increased by 0.3% to $76.10 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 0.4%.

Venture Global Unit Plans $2.25 Billion Debt Offering

Venture Global (VG) said Monday its subsidiary Venture Global LNG plans to issue $2.25 billion of senior secured notes due 2034 and 2036 in a private offering.The company said the proceeds will be used to fully redeem the issuer's 8.125% senior secured notes due 2028 and cover associated fees and premiums, using cash on hand as needed.

Venture Global Insider Sold Shares Worth $12,444,000, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Thomas Earl, Chief Commercial Officer, on May 27, 2026, sold 1,000,000 shares in Venture Global (VG) for $12,444,000.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2007855/000205037526000005/xslF345X05/primarydocument.xml

Venture Global Insider Sold Shares Worth $6,430,640, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Fory Musser, Senior Vice President, Development, on May 26, 2026, sold 500,000 shares in Venture Global (VG) for $6,430,640.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2007855/000205037226000011/xslF345X05/primarydocument.xml

Market Chatter: US-Based Venture Global, Thai Firm PTT Accelerate LNG Supply Deal Amid Qatari Gas Supply Disruptions

US liquefied natural gas company Venture Global (VG) and Thailand's state-owned PTT are accelerating a new long-term supply deal for US LNG, as Qatari supplies remain disrupted following attacks linked to the US-Iran war, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing sources.has reached out to the companies to seek further details, including the volumes involved and the duration of the contract.QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said in March that repairs on LNG facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City could take three to five years, with infrastructure damage curbing 17% of the company's export capacity. Qatar was the world's second-largest LNG exporter after the US.Thailand has started diversifying its gas supplies, even before the onset of the US-Iran war, to displace coal for power generation.PTT, last year entered into a cooperation agreement with Glenfarne Alaska for the procurement of 2 million metric tons per annum of LNG over a 20-year term. Glenfarne has not yet taken a final investment decision on the project.In January, Thai company Gulf Development signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with French utility Engie, for 800,000 tons per annum of LNG supply.In March, US LNG exporter Cheniere Energy (LNG) reportedly said it had maximized operational capacity to serve higher demand in Asia following the US-Iran war, according to Reuters. The company was working to expedite completion of two trains at its Corpus Christi plant in Texas.Thailand was also reportedly seeking LNG supplies from Malaysia through a shared resource zone, the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area, as supplies from the Middle East dwindled.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Venture Global Insider Sold Shares Worth $3,206,367, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Jonathan W Thayer, Chief Financial Officer, on May 18, 2026, sold 222,222 shares in Venture Global (VG) for $3,206,367.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2007855/000144876526000006/xslF345X05/primarydocument.xml

Venture Global Insider Sold Shares Worth $15,060,331, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Keith D Larson, General Counsel and Secretary, on May 14, 2026, sold 1,111,111 shares in Venture Global (VG) for $15,060,331.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2007855/000205085726000006/xslF345X05/primarydocument.xml

Venture Global Set to Capture LNG Demand, RBC Says

Venture Global (VG) is well positioned to capture incremental LNG demand given the lingering impacts from the Iran conflict, RBC Capital Markets said in a Tuesday note.The report said the firm reported strong Q1 results despite impacts from Winter Storm Fern and raised its 2026 guidance.The note said the Iran conflict has taken about 20% of global LNG supply off the market, expecting it to dampen supply near and longer term.The conflict could keep global LNG prices at elevated levelsespecially as the EU looks to refill storage, it added."VG is well positioned for meaningful growth as liquefaction projects come online, and can benefit from LNG sales during the longer commissioning process that reduces dependence on external financing for project costs," the report said.RBC maintained its outperform rating with a $16 price target.Price: $13.51, Change: $+0.24, Percent Change: +1.77%

Citigroup Upgrades Venture Global to Buy From Neutral, Adjusts Price Target to $17 From $12

Venture Global (VG) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $15.50, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Premarket Tuesday

Energy stocks were rising premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.1%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.2% higher at $101.25 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 3.2% to $107.49 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.7% at $2.86 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Venture Global (VG) shares were up more than 7% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Petrobras (PBR) stock was down more than 1% even after the company posted higher Q1 net income and sales revenue.Shell (SHEL) plans to divest its gas station network in France, according to a Google translation of a Monday report from French newspaper Les Echos. Shell shares were up 0.2% premarket.

US Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell as Trump Says Middle East Ceasefire on 'Life Support'

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Tuesday as the standoff continued in the Middle East, with the ceasefire between the US and Iran on shakier ground after President Donald Trump said it was "on life support."Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.8% lower.Trump told reporters in the White House that the month-old truce is "unbelievably weak." He had rejected Iran's response to the US peace proposal. Iran's most recent counteroffer had included a demand for war reparations, an end to sanctions, full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.Traders monitored the latest round of earnings, with Sea (SE) and Venture Global (VG) posting higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 3.2% at $107.57 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 3.1% higher at $101.08 per barrel.The April consumer price index, released at 8:30 am ET, gained 0.6% as expected, compared with a 0.9% increase in the previous month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.Federal Reserve Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is slated to speak Tuesday.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.5% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.2% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.3% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.1% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up 2.5% after the company said a higher dose of its Wegovy drug helped people with obesity lose "significant amounts" of weight irrespective of how quickly their body responds to the treatment, based on a new sub-analysis from a clinical trial. Sea and Venture Global shares were up 11% and 9.4%, respectively, after the companies reported their Q1 financial results.On the losing side, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares were down 2.1% after UBS downgraded the stock to neutral from buy. Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock was down 15% after the company reported a swing to Q1 loss.

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were rising premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.1%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.1% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.8% higher at $100.86 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.9% to $107.25 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.1% at $2.88 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Venture Global (VG) shares were up more than 7% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.

Venture Global Posts Record LNG Exports in Q1

US liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global (VG) said Tuesday it has exported a record 130 cargoes in Q1, with 481 trillion British thermal units of liquefied natural gas sold during the period, as the commissioning of the Plaquemines project progressed.Of the total cargoes exported in Q1, 92 came from Plaquemines. The remaining 38 came from Calcasieu Pass facility.Q1 volumes were almost twice the year-ago sales of 67 cargoes and 253 TBtu of LNG, company data showed.Venture Global said around 84% of available cargoes for the year were considered sold.It expects to export 147 to 154 cargoes from the Calcasieu plant in 2026, as the facility operates at around 11.2 million tons per annum. Venture Global said it targets to increase capacity to 12.4 mtpa over the next two to three years.From the Plaquemines project, it estimates that around 347 to 369 cargoes will be exported, as the first phase of the facility reaches commercial operations in Q4. The plant's second phase is expected to reach the milestone in mid-2027.Venture Global said that it has concluded a deal with TotalEnergies (TTE) to supply 850,000 tons per annum of LNG for around five years, beginning in Q2.It has also agreed with Vitol to increase their existing five-year LNG supply deal to 1.7 mtpa from the previous 1.5 mtpa.The company has also finalized a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Hanwha Aerospace and a five-year binding agreement with Trafigura.

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Fall Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Consumer Inflation Report Release

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) was 1% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity amid the consumer price date report for April.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.04%, and Nasdaq futures falling 0.9% before the start of regular trading.The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index edged up to 95.9 in April from 95.8 in March, while expectations for business conditions weakened, according to National Federation of Independent Business data on Tuesday.The US seasonally adjusted consumer price index, a measure of inflation, rose by 0.6% in April, as expected and following a 0.9% increase in March, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose by 0.4%, higher than the consensus estimate for a 0.3% increase. Core CPI rose by 0.2% in March.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.6% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 2.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost by 1.5%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained by 1.2%.Venture Global (VG) stock was up more than 11% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) gained 0.04%.Hub Group (HUBG) stock was down more than 5% before the opening bell after the company said it filed a Form 12b-25 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to delay its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q filing as it continues work on previously disclosed financial restatements.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 flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) decreased by 0.5%.GameStop's (GME) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after eBay (EBAY) said its board has rejected an unsolicited, non-binding buyout offer from GameStop.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company swung to a Q1 net income and higher revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.5% 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 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) lost 2.2%.Qnity Electronics (Q) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and net sales.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained by 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company said the higher dose of Wegovy helped people with obesity lose "significant amounts" of weight irrespective of how quickly their body responds to the treatment, based on a new sub-analysis from a clinical trial.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 3.6% to $101.55 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.4% at $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) advanced 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for May declined by 0.4% to $4,709.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell 1.8% to $84.37 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.7% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 2.8%.

US Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell as Trump Says Middle East Ceasefire on 'Life Support'

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Tuesday as the standoff continued in the Middle East, with the ceasefire between the US and Iran on shakier ground after President Donald Trump said it was "on life support."Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.9% lower.Trump told reporters in the White House that the month-old truce is "unbelievably weak." He had rejected Iran's response to the US peace proposal. Iran's most recent counteroffer had included a demand for war reparations, an end to sanctions, full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.Traders monitored the latest round of earnings, with Sea (SE) and Venture Global (VG) posting higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 3.2% at $107.57 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 3.4% higher at $101.37 per barrel.The April consumer price index, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is seen coming in at 0.6%, compared with 0.9% in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.Federal Reserve Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is slated to speak Tuesday.

Venture Global Q1 Earnings, Revenue Rise; Shares Up Pre-Bell

Venture Global (VG) reported Q1 earnings Tuesday of $0.19 per diluted share, up from $0.15 a year earlier.Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $0.13.Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $4.6 billion, up from $2.89 billion a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected $3.97 billion.The company's shares were up 9.8% in premarket activity.

Venture Global Signs Liquefied Natural Gas Supply Agreements With TotalEnergies, Vitol

Venture Global (VG) said Tuesday that it has signed binding agreements with TotalEnergies (TTE) and Vitol to supply additional liquefied natural gas.TotalEnergies will purchase 0.85 million tons per annum of the fuel over a five-year period starting this year, Venture Global said.Separately, Vitol expanded its existing five-year purchase contract to 1.7 million tons per annum from the 1.5 MTPA previously reported in March, Venture Global said.Shares of Venture Global were up 11% in recent Tuesday premarket activity.

Earnings Flash (VG) Venture Global Posts Q1 EPS $0.19, vs. FactSet Est of $0.13

Update: Woodside Energy Faces Pricing Headwinds for Louisiana LNG

(Adds Woodside's comments)Australia-based Woodside Energy (WDS) is struggling to secure buyers for its planned Louisiana LNG export facility, Reuters reported Thursday.The primary obstacle is the company's insistence on liquefaction fees, the cost added to the base price of gas to process it for transport, that exceed current US market averages, according to the report.While these fees have risen globally due to labor shortages and construction costs, Woodside's high entry point may have identified a pricing ceiling for US LNG exports, it said.As per the report Woodside initially sought fees exceeding $2.80 per million British Thermal Units, significantly higher than the typical US range of $2.40 to $2.50.For comparison, industry leader Cheniere Energy (LNG) charges about $2.60, while Venture Global (VG) sits at the lower end at roughly $2.30."As publicly announced, approximately 10.5 mtpa of Louisiana LNG capacity has been committed. This includes Woodside's intention to take around 8 mtpa into its global LNG portfolio, a 1.0 mtpa FOB LNG sale and purchase agreement with Uniper, and equity aligned offtake obligations equivalent to around 1.5 mtpa to Williams," a Woodside spokesperson said in an email to."Woodside is confident in the contracting momentum at Louisiana LNG and will continue to provide updates through its normal market disclosures," the spokesperson said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Market Chatter: Woodside Energy Faces Pricing Headwinds for Louisiana LNG

Australia-based Woodside Energy (WDS) is struggling to secure buyers for its planned Louisiana LNG export facility, Reuters reported Thursday.The primary obstacle is the company's insistence on liquefaction fees, the cost added to the base price of gas to process it for transport, that exceed current US market averages, according to the report.While these fees have risen globally due to labor shortages and construction costs, Woodside's high entry point may have identified a pricing ceiling for US LNG exports, it said.As per the report Woodside initially sought fees exceeding $2.80 per million British Thermal Units, significantly higher than the typical US range of $2.40 to $2.50.For comparison, industry leader Cheniere Energy (LNG) charges about $2.60, while Venture Global (VG) sits at the lower end at roughly $2.30.Woodside did not respond to' request for comments.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)