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The energy ETF fell as much as 3.5% as oil prices dropped on a US-Iran ceasefire and prospects of the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Friday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.6% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 3.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.8% lower at $98.57 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 3.4% to reach $103.94 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.2% at $2.80 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Petrobras (PBR) plans to increase diesel prices at its refineries by roughly 1 Brazilian reais ($0.20), though the state-run oil company is waiting for government measures to protect consumers from the move, Reuters reported, citing two company sources. Petrobras shares were down 0.9% pre-bell.Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura's Jackdaw gas field approval is set to be delayed until after the Oct. 8 by-election, The Telegraph reported. Shares of Equinor were down more than 1% premarket.TotalEnergies (TTE) has agreed to acquire Plastic Energy's 35% stake in the Grandpuits advanced plastics recycling plant in France, making it the sole owner of the facility, the company said. TotalEnergies stock was 0.4% lower pre-bell.

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Commodities

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

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.8% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1% higher in Friday's premarket activity amid inflation data release.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.The US seasonally adjusted consumer price index, a measure of inflation, rose by 0.4% in August, as expected, and following a 0.1% increase in July, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading for September will be released at 10 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) retreated 0.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.04%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.9%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.Copart (CPRT) stock was up more than 6% after the company agreed to acquire ACV Auctions (ACVA) for $10.50 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $1.90 billion. ACV Auctions shares were up 44% premarket.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 1.1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.7% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) advanced 0.7%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.Adobe (ADBE) shares were down 3% after the software maker provided a fiscal Q4 revenue outlook below analyst estimates at the midpoint.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) and the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) were inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Exelixis (EXEL) stock was down more than 3% premarket after the company said that the US Food and Drug Administration extended the review period for its new drug application for its metastatic colorectal cancer candidate, zanzalintinib, in combination with atezolizumab, by three months.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.7%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 2.2% lower.UBS Group (UBS) shares were up 2% in early hours activity after the company said it has accepted $7.93 billion aggregate principal amount of notes in its cash tender offers for nine series of debt securities and upsized its maximum offer amount to about $5.85 billion from $4 billion.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) were inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Kroger (KR) shares were down nearly 2% pre-bell after the company cut its guidance for full-year identical sales, excluding fuel.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down 0.8%.Petrobras (PBR) stock was up more than 1% before market open after Reuters reported Thursday that the company plans to increase diesel prices at its refineries by roughly 1 Brazilian reais ($0.20), though the state-run oil company is waiting for government measures to protect consumers from the move.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down by 3.1% at $99.30 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 1.8% lower at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined 2.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) retreated 1.6%.Gold futures for November were down by 1.4% at $4,346.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 1.8% to $63.77 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 0.9%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.4% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Thursday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 1.5% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 3.3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.9% higher at $99.83 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 3.6% to $104.85 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.6% at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units.TotalEnergies (TTE) and its partners plan to invest $10 billion in Angola over the next five years to increase oil output in the country, news outlets reported, citing remarks made by TotalEnergies Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne at a conference. Shares of TotalEnergies were slightly higher pre-bell.Energy Transfer (ET) is set to become the first major company to switch its primary listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Texas Stock Exchange, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter. Energy Transfer stock was up 0.6% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Producer Price Inflation Data Release

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.5% lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid the release of producer-price inflation data.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures slipping 0.6% before the start of regular trading.The US Producer Price Index rose 0.4% in August, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg, following a 0.1% gain in July.Initial jobless claims fell to 206,000 in the week ended Sept. 5 from 207,000 in the previous week, compared with expectations for a drop to 205,000.The existing home sales report for August and wholesale inventory data for July will be released at 10 am ET.Weekly natural gas stocks will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was inactive, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell 2.1%.Navan (NAVN) shares were down 15% following the company's fiscal Q2 results and acquisition of events platform BoomPop.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was flat. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% lower.Hagerty (HGTY) shares were down 8% in early-hours activity after the company priced an upsized secondary offering by a selling shareholder of about 9.3 million Class A common shares at $11.95 apiece.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.3%.Centrus Energy (LEU) stock was down more than 7%, a day after the company priced a public offering of its securities for expected gross proceeds of about $500 million.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) retreated 0.2%.Axogen (AXGN) stock was down more than 4% premarket after the company said it has agreed to acquire privately held medical device company BioCircuit Technologies and priced a $208.7 million public offering of about 4.9 million shares.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) were inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.4%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% lower.Macy's (M) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company said it expects an adjusted loss for fiscal Q3.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) was flat, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) shares were retreating marginally by 0.6% before the opening bell. Reuters reported Thursday, citing disclosures it received in response to a freedom of information request, that the company has received about $40 million from the UK government in exchange for its satellite services.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up by 3.8% at $99.65 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 1.2% lower at $2.79 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 2.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) retreated 1.1%.Gold futures for November were down by 1.3% at $4,404.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell 4.4% to $65.63 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.9% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Wednesday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 1% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.9% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.7% higher at $95.52 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.6% to $100.47 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 2.2% at $2.85 per 1 million British Thermal Units.BP (BP) has attracted interest from several potential buyers for its North Sea operations, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. BP shares were up more than 1% pre-bell.BKV (BKV) shares were down more than 6% amid plans for a $400 million private offering of convertible senior unsecured notes due Oct. 15, 2031.Shell (SHEL) Lubricants and Faw Trucks have jointly developed a battery pack that has been successfully tested on the Shell Starship 3.0 hybrid concept truck and is ready for future use in Faw's hybrid commercial vehicles, the companies said. Shell shares were 0.7% higher premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Down Pre-Bell Wednesday as Brent Crude Exceeds $100 a Barrel

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.6% lower in Wednesday's premarket activity as front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time since July.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures losing 0.5% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 2.7% in the week ended Sept. 4 as a further increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates depressed both refinancing activity and new home applications, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.6%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was inactive, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 1.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) dropped by 1.2%.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) shares were down more than 2.2% in premarket activity after the company reported it will invest at least 13 billion euros ($15.10 billion) into AI infrastructure in Finland in 2027 through 2028.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) dropped by 0.2%.InnovAge Holding (INNV) stock was up more than 14% premarket after the company swung to fiscal Q4 earnings following stronger-than-expected revenue growth.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was inactive, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. 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 down 0.5%.Amazon.com (AMZN) shares were down 1.6% pre-bell after the company launched its first sterling bond sale Wednesday, with a four-part offering expected to price later in the day, according to a Bloomberg report.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI), the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) remained inactive, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.Alamos Gold (AGI) stock was up more than 1.4% before the opening bell after closing down 1.4% Tuesday.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.9%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 1.3% before market open after Bloomberg News reported that TotalEnergies-backed NEO Next+ is among potential suitors considering buying BP's (BP) North Sea operations, the news outlet quoted people familiar with the matter as saying.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.1% lower, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% higher.HSBC Holdings (HSBC) shares were down 1.2% in early-hours activity after the company reported it is shutting down its transaction services operations in Germany, leading to more than 300 job cuts, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a company spokesperson.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 2.8% to $95.66 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 2% at $2.86 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% lower.Gold futures for November advanced by 0.1% to $4,446.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures lost by 0.4% to reach $66.77 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 0.6%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Tuesday

Energy stocks were rising pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.9%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.4% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.3% higher at $92.65 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.7% to $97.72 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 0.3% at $2.97 per 1 million British Thermal Units.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were up more than 1% after the company said Papua LNG has reached key contractual and commercial milestones, advancing the project toward a final investment decision.Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) stock was up more than 12% after the company said it now expects Q3 adjusted ebitda of $110 million to $130 million, up from its previous guidance of $90 million to $105 million.Tamboran Resources (TBN) and Formentera Partners' joint venture, Daly Waters Energy, has recorded its first natural gas sales from the Shenandoah South Pilot Project in Australia's Beetaloo Basin, Formentera said. Tamboran Resources stock was up more than 3% premarket.

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Asia Markets

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

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity amid rising oil prices.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.8%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The National Federation of Independent Business' monthly Small Business Optimism Index fell to a reading of 98.7 in August from 99.8 in July and was below a 100.8 reading a year ago.The New York Fed's inflation expectations report for August will be released at 11 am ET.The July consumer credit data is slated for a 3 pm ET release.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 1.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1% lower.Pharvaris (PHVS) stock was up more than 16% premarket after the company said that a global phase 3 study of deucrictibant extended-release tablets met the primary endpoint of reducing the mean monthly attack rate by 83%, compared with placebo, in people with hereditary angioedema.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.Bloom Energy (BE) was up 6% premarket, after a 7.4% increase in Friday's session. The company will join the S&P 500, effective Sept. 21, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.6%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) were inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was inactive, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.7%.IonQ (IONQ) shares were up 6% after the company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $450 million to $460 million, up from $280 million to $290 million anticipated previously, reflecting contributions from SkyWater Technology following its acquisition on July 31.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1%.Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) stock was 6% higher after the company raised its guidance for Q3 and Q4 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) were inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.General Mills (GIS) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 financial guidance.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.7%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 2.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 2.1% higher.First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) shares were up 1% in early-hours activity after the company said it converted 138 bank branches that it acquired from Bank of Montreal (BMO).CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up by 2.1% at $93.43 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 0.5% lower at $2.96 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) advanced 0.6%.Gold futures for November were down by 0.7% at $4,446.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced 0.2% to $66.85 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was flat.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday After August Jobs Report Tops Estimates

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) advanced 0.5% in Friday's premarket activity, as the August jobs report topped estimates.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.24%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.34%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.5% before the start of regular trading.Nonfarm payrolls jumped by 162,000, well above the 55,000 jobs increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:15 am ET.The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, as expected, while the labor force participation rate rose to 61.6% from 61.4% in July and the size of the labor force surged.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.8% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) was down 2.91%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.38, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.07, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was up 0.8%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.64%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was inactive.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down 3.2% pre-bell after Future Fund Managing Director Gary Black Gary Black on X called the Cybercab event "largely a bust" because of its limited deployment details and the lack of a livestream.The autonomous cab service also came under investigation by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the process used to claim compliance with federal vehicle safety standards.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.7%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was roughly 0.5% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.02%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose by more than 1.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.9%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up almost 1% in premarket activity after the company said its RTX platform is gaining new tools to simplify local AI agent deployment and also increased its equity investments to $99 billion, CNBC reported Friday.The company is also reportedly expected to invest billions of dollars in AI developer Thinking Machines Lab, The Information reported Thursday, citing the firm's existing investor, Andreessen Horowitz.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) dropped 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 1.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 0.03%.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was down 2.2% premarket after the company said its charitable foundation and its Quantum Foundry Copenhagen company are planning to set up a new 5,300-square-meter quantum chip production facility in Copenhagen.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up nearly 1%, while its counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was over 1.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares traded down 3.7% in early-hours activity after AMC Entertainment (AMC) CEO Adam Aron criticized Robinhood Markets (HOOD) on the recently launched tokenized version of AMC shares, referring to the practice as "contemptible" and "outrageous".IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced almost 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was up 0.6% before the opening bell after the company reported a deal with the Venezuelan government that is expected to help stabilize the country's power grid within a year by adding 1 gigawatt of new power, several media outlets reported Thursday, citing US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) retreated by around 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.6%.NextEra Energy (NEE) stock was down 0.4% before the market open after Dominion Energy (D) and NextEra said shareholders have given consent to proceed with a planned merger between the companies, according to regulatory filings Thursday.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.7% to $90.93 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.3% to $2.92 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for November retreated by 0.5% to $4,515.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures lost 0.3% to $67.49 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by almost 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) dropped by 0.04%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Friday

Energy stocks were falling pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1.3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.1% lower at $90.31 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 1% to $94.54 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.2% at $2.95 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Baker Hughes (BKR) said it won a contract from BP (BP) to provide offshore stimulation services across BP's UK North Sea operations. Baker Hughes shares were 0.4% higher premarket.Dorian LPG (LPG) has agreed to build three 90,000 cubic meter Panamax very large gas carriers, or VLGCs, with Hanhwa Ocean for about 4345 million, the company said. Dorian LPG shares were 0.5% higher pre-bell.Dominion Energy Inc (D) shareholders have given consent to the company to proceed with a planned merger with NextEra Energy (NEE), according to regulatory filings. NextEra Energy stock was down 0.4% premarket.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were rising pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.6%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.9% higher at $91.84 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.6% to $96.22 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.3% at $2.99 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Diversified Energy (DEC) has agreed to acquire Birch Permian and affiliates for a gross purchase price of about $1.8 billion, the company said. Diversified Energy shares were up more than 1% premarket.GeoPark (GPRK) has made a strategic entry into Venezuela through the acquisition of the Bare Block, a large producing asset in the Orinoco heavy-oil belt, the company said. GeoPark stock was up more than 7% pre-bell.Shell (SHEL) has completed its acquisition of ARC Resources after receiving all required shareholder, court and regulatory approvals, the company said. Shares of Shell were 0.1% lower premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday as Markets Weigh Oil Prices, Tech Earnings

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 0.04% higher in Thursday's premarket activity as investors weigh higher oil prices and tech earnings reports.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Thursday that companies planned to cut 52,881 jobs in August, up from 33,429 in July but below 85,979 layoff intentions in August 2025.S&P Global services data for August will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the ISM services report for August at 10 am ET.The weekly natural gas stocks data is scheduled for a 10:30 am ET release.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% higher.Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) shares were down 47% in premarket activity after the company said overnight that its phase 3 Aspire study of apazunersen in Angelman syndrome - a rare neurogenetic disorder - failed to meet the primary endpoint and a key secondary endpoint.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.4%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.03% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) decreased 0.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined 1.3%.Snowflake (SNOW) shares were up 23% in premarket activity Thursday after the company overnight reported better-than-expected fiscal Q2 results and raised its full-year product revenue guidance.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.AeroVironment (AVAV) stock was up more than 6%, a day after the company said it has been awarded a $464.8 million contract by the US Army's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires program office for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.01%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Scorpio Tankers (STNG) stock was up 2.2% before market open, nearly reversing the gain at the prior session. The company said it has entered into time charter agreements for three product tankers.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.2% higher.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after Reuters reported that the company has begun on-road tests of its Full Self-Driving system in France.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% lower.Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) shares traded up 1% in early-hours activity after the company said that its New York Stock Exchange subsidiary and Korea Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding access to global capital markets.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up by 1.3% at $92.21 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 1.3% higher at $2.99 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 1.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) advanced 0.3%.Gold futures for November were up by 1.6% at $4,485.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced 1.2% to $66.22 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.9%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.5% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Wednesday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.6% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was fractionally lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.8% lower at $89.46 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 0.5% to $94.19 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.9% at $2.93 per 1 million British Thermal Units.BP (BP) appointed Ian Tyler as board chair, effective immediately. Shares of BP were down 1.9% pre-bell.BW LPG (BWLP) shares were down more than 4% after the company said it is issuing $300 million of 2.25% senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2031.Chevron (CVX) reached agreements with Venezuela on updated joint venture terms, including enhanced fiscal, commercial and legal provisions to support investment, development and production growth, the company said. Chevron stock was down 0.7% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

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 0.2% in Wednesday's premarket activity, as markets traded mixed amid escalating US-Iran tensions.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rebounded by 0.8% in the week ended Aug. 28 despite a further increase in average 30-year fixed mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.ADP's monthly measure of private payrolls showed a 38,000 increase in August, well below expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:45 am ET for an increase of 47,000 after a 46,000 increase in July.Factory orders data for July will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by the weekly petroleum stocks data at 10:30 am ET.The Fed's Beige Book, a compilation of economic and business reports from the 12 regional Fed branches, posts at 2 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.8%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.FuelCell Energy (FCEL) stock was down more than 12% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider-than-expected fiscal Q3 adjusted loss.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.1%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.8% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) lost 0.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) decreased by 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.5%.Dell Technologies (DELL) shares were up 8% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue in addition to lifting its full-year guidance.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. 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.Manulife Financial (MFC) shares traded down 4% in early-hours activity after the company said late Tuesday it priced a $750 million public offering in the US of 6.146% subordinated notes due 2041.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.03%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) was 0.3% higher. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.4%.Nio (NIO) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after JPMorgan downgraded the company to neutral from overweight.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% higher.UniQure (QURE) stock was up 3% premarket after the company submitted a Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration to request accelerated approval of ifezuntirgene inilparvovec, or AMT-130, its investigational gene therapy for Huntington's disease.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.5% lower.BP (BP) stock was down more than 1% before market open after the company appointed Ian Tyler as board chair.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down by 0.8% to $89.53 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.1% at $2.94 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) lost 1.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 0.4% to $4,379.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 0.6% to $64.96 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.4% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 1.7% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.6% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.4% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.9% higher at $88.22 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.5% to $92.73 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 2.5% at $2.86 per 1 million British Thermal Units.ExxonMobil (XOM) is among several major oil companies planning to pursue business in Venezuela, multiple news outlets including Reuters reported late Monday, citing comments made by US President Donald Trump at a press event. ExxonMobil stock was up nearly 2% pre-bell.Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services have completed their combination in an all-stock transaction, the companies said. Helix Energy Solutions shares were 0.6% lower premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as Oil Prices Advance

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 as oil prices advanced amid supply concerns.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.1% before the start of regular trading.Manufacturing data from S&P Global will be released at 9:45 am ET.The ISM's manufacturing reading for August, construction spending data for July, and job openings data for July are all due to be released at 10 am ET.The Dallas Fed's nonmanufacturing index for August is due to be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) fell 1%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 1.5%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 4% premarket after the company said that phase 3 trials of remibrutinib showed significantly reduced annualized relapse rates compared with teriflunomide in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.01%, and 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) was flat.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down 1% after a 5.5% gain at the prior close. Reuters reported that new Tesla car registrations in Norway and Sweden were down 79% and 41%, respectively, in August.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.3% higher.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) shares were up 1% after the company said it began talks with BlackRock (BLK) and Morgan Stanley's (MS) investment management unit to support the development of Japan's private credit market. BlackRock stock was 1% lower, while Morgan Stanley was retreating 0.5% pre-bell.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.5% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) lost 0.1%.Elbit Systems (ESLT) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it has signed contracts worth $270 million with an international customer in the field of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and targeting payloads.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.4%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 1.7% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 2%.Salesforce (CRM) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity following a 0.6% gain in the prior session. Bloomberg reported that the company is investing in human resources software company HiBob as part of a $160 million funding round that values the startup at more than $3.20 billion.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 1.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.3%.ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) shares were 1% higher after multiple media outlets reported, citing comments made by US President Donald Trump at a press event in the Oval Office, that the companies are among several major oil companies planning to pursue business in Venezuela.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 2.3% to $87.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.3% at $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) advanced 2.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 1.2% at $4,429.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 2.2% to $65.51 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.9%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were advancing premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 1.7% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.7% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was less than 1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.5% higher at $85.52 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.5% to $90.26 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 0.2% at $2.89 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Apollo Global Management (APO) said funds it manages have agreed to sell cooling systems firm Kelvion to SLB (SLB) for $3.4 billion in cash, with SLB assuming approximately $700 million of debt, the companies said. Shares of SLB were up nearly 2% pre-bell.Eni (E) entered Uruguay's offshore sector through an agreement with MIWEN, a wholly owned subsidiary of YPF, and ANCAP to join the OFF-5 exploration block, following regulatory approval, the company said. Eni shares were up more than 2% premarket.Oneok (OKE) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it has agreed to acquire Brazos Midstream's Permian Midland Basin natural gas gathering and processing facilities for about $4.43 billion.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as US, Iran Exchange Attacks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.3%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.2% in Monday's premarket activity as the US and Iran exchanged attacks after almost a month's lull.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The Dallas Fed manufacturing survey for August will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) rose 4.8%Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 1.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained 1.8%.PG&E (PCG) stock was more than 18% lower following multiple analyst downgrades.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.5%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.01%.Science Applications International (SAIC) stock was up 12% after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 revenue and raised its fiscal 2027 outlook.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.03% higher. 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) was down 0.1%.GameStop (GME) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after the company said it expects higher Q2 net income. The company also said that it agreed to amend several agreements with existing holders to exchange and cancel about $1.4 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 and 2032.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.2% higher.Aon (AON) stock was down 2% after it agreed to acquire insurance brokerage USI Insurance Services from KKR (KKR) and other shareholders in an all-cash deal worth roughly $17 billion. KKR shares were 1.2% higher.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.6% lower.Alpha Tau Medical (DRTS) stock was down 1% premarket following a 1.2% decline in the prior session. The company said Monday it has completed patient enrollment in a study evaluating intratumoral Alpha DaRT combined with first-line chemotherapy in newly diagnosed, inoperable locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.6%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 1.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was nearly 1% lower premarket. NASA said Saturday the space agency and SpaceX are delaying their launch date for the Crew-13 manned mission to the International Space Station in order to address an oxidizer leak on the propulsion system of the Dragon spacecraft.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3.5% to $86.31 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.7% at $2.87 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) advanced 2.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% lower.Gold futures for November were down by 0.9% at $4,488.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated 0.5% to $67.42 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Mostly Lower Pre-Bell Friday

Energy stocks were mostly lower premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) bucking the trend with a 0.2% gain.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 1% at $82.73 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil declined 0.5% to $89.30 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 2.5% lower at $2.84 per 1 million British Thermal Units.BW LPG (BWLP) stock was down more than 4% after the company reported lower Q2 revenue.BP (BP) shares were 0.8% lower after Reuters reported Thursday that the company is in exclusive talks with Energean to sell some of its upstream oil and gas assets in Egypt.Petrobras (PBR) stock was up 0.9% following Thursday 2.8% rise when Bloomberg reported that the company is considering starting exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia, with demand strong since the loss of supply from Qatar in the midst of the US-Iran war.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were mostly lower premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gaining 0.2%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 1% at $82.73 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil declined 0.5% to $89.30 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 2.5% lower at $2.84 per 1 million British Thermal Units.BW LPG (BWLP) stock was down more than 4% after the company reported lower Q2 revenue.

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