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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Take Positions Amid Corporate Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.3% higher in Friday's premarket activity as traders take positions amid corporate earnings release and monitor incoming macroeconomic data.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count will be released at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve San Francisco President Mary Daly, Richmond President Thomas Barkin and Governor Christopher Waller are slated to speak on Friday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.5%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.7%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.04% higher.Autoliv (ALV) shares were up more than 9% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.Trevi Therapeutics (TRVI) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company said late Thursday it priced a public offering of 11.6 million common shares at $13 each for about $150 million in gross proceeds.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% lower.Ally Financial (ALLY) shares were up more than 5% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 0.9% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.JetBlue (JBLU) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said Thursday it started daily seasonal flights connecting Boston and Barcelona.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 2.4% while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) increased by 0.6%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up more than 1% in Friday's premarket activity. Microsoft Italy and Expert.ai said they have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence for enterprise use cases.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.7%.Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was down nearly 1% before Friday's opening bell. Reuters reported Thursday that the company has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of liquefied natural gas from its Golden Pass export plant in Texas.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.7% to $91.19 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 1.4% to reach $2.69 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 2.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for May were up by 0.2% at $4,815.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 1% to reach $79.49 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 1.1%.

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Commodities

30 Major E&P Companies Staring at 40% Output Decline by 2040, Wood Mackenzie says

About 30 of the world's largest exploration and production companies are staring at a near 40% decline in output between 2025 and 2040, Wood Mackenzie said in a note on Thursday."The upstream industry has an enormous and ongoing challenge. For liquids alone, today's onstream fields will fall short by 300 billion barrels of the almost 1,000 billion barrels needed to meet the cumulative demand through 2050 under our base case, absent reserve upgrades," Wood Mackenzie analysts said.Exploration can help generate value through discovery of advantaged barrels to replace higher-cost or otherwise disadvantaged resources, either oil or gas, the researchers said.Between 2021 and 2025, the upstream industry created about $54 billion of value after the deduction of $97 billion in exploration spends, when considering a long-term Brent crude price of $65 a barrel. The figure rises to $120 billion when Brent is considered at $85/bbl, according to the note.During the same period, the industry spend on exploration has been largely stable, with an annual average expenditure of $19 billion on 633 wells. In 2025 though, the average spend dropped to $16 billion on 388 wells, which Wood Mackenzie said was "an aberration"."The resilience of investment reflects the long-term nature of the sharp end of the upstream value chain and is despite a near-doubling of rig day rates, which comprise a substantial part of well costs," analysts said.The ultra-deepwater frontier plays in water depths of more than 1,500 metres are providing the most opportunities in high value creation but only a handful of companies, including the seven energy majors and a few national oil companies, have exhibited the risk appetite and skills to operate such assets, the note said.Among the major such discoveries over the past five years include those by ExxonMobil (XOM) in Guyana, Eni (E) in Cote d'Ivoire, Indonesia and Cyprus; BP in Brazil, and Turkey's TPAO in the Black Sea."Frontier explorers are widening the net to underexplored basins, including Brazil's Foz do Amazonas, as well as extensions of existing plays in Angola, Suriname and elsewhere," the note added.

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Equities

Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Exxon Mobil to $149 From $158, Maintains Neutral Rating

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $164.12, 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://finwires.com/en/contact)

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BNP Paribas Upgrades Exxon Mobil to Neutral From Underperform, Adjusts PT to $165 From $125

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $164.12, 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://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Equities

Market Chatter: Exxon Mobil Withdraws Offer to Sell 2 Initial LNG Cargoes From Texas Plant

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of liquefied natural gas from its Golden Pass export plant in Texas, Reuters reported Thursday citing two people familiar with the decision.The sources did not give a reason for the withdrawal, according to the report.The plant has been operating at about a third of its capacity since it started production late in March, Reuters said citing data from financial firm LSEG.The Golden Pass project, 30% of which is owned by Exxon and 70% by QatarEnergy, has faced delays and cost overruns since its construction began in 2019, the report said.Exxon did not immediately respond to' request for comment on the matter.(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.)

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late Afternoon

Energy stocks fell late Tuesday afternoon with the NYSE Energy Sector Index declining 2.4% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) dropping 2%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index shed 2.8%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index gained 0.4%.In sector news, oil prices fell amid optimism that the US and Iran may revive peace talks. The two countries could resume talks later this week, possibly in Pakistan, news outlets reported, citing US President Donald Trump. Trump continues to be open to resuming in-person negotiations soon if he believes Iran is ready to submit to his demands, CNN reported, citing people familiar with the matter.Separately, the International Energy Agency on Tuesday forecast global oil demand to turn negative this year due to the Middle East conflict, penciling in the sharpest consumption decline in Q2 since the COVID-19 pandemic.West Texas Intermediate crude oil tumbled 7.5% to $91.65 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent dropped 4.5% to $94.92 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures decreased 0.9% to $2.60 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, 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 shed 0.7%.Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Dow (DOW) are among companies raising prices for plastics as the US-Israel war with Iran drives fuel and feedstock costs higher, Bloomberg reported. Exxon shares fell 2.2%.Shell (SHEL) is in late-stage talks to sell its South African retail fuel network to Abu Dhabi National Oil, Bloomberg reported. The prospective $1 billion deal includes 600 fueling locations and would secure a 10% regional market share for the buyer, the report said. Shell shares fell 1.4%.Bloom Energy (BE) shares jumped 24%, a day after the company said it will provide up to 2.8 gigawatts of its fuel cell systems to Oracle (ORCL) under an expanded partnership to support the software giant's AI infrastructure buildout.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index falling 2.3% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) dropping 2.2%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was shedding 2.7%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was up 0.4%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil sank 7.5% to $91.65 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract dropped 4.5% to $94.92 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures decreased 0.9% to $2.60 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Dow (DOW) are among companies raising prices for plastics as the US-Israel war with Iran drives fuel and feedstock costs higher, Bloomberg reported. Exxon shares were down 2.5%, and Dow was shedding 2.3%.

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Market Chatter: Dow, Exxon Boost Plastic Prices on Surging Fuel Costs

Dow (DOW) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) are among companies raising prices for plastics as the US-Israel war with Iran drives fuel and feedstock costs higher, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing company documents.Dow plans to raise prices of polyethylene resins for North American buyers through at least May, including a boost of $0.30 a pound in April and a $0.20 increase next month, the report said.Exxon last week announced increases of $0.30 a pound in April, up from the $0.20 boost planned earlier, the report said.Dow and Exxon did not immediately respond to requests for comment by.Dow shares fell 2.9% in Tuesday trading, and Exxon dropped 3%.(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.)Price: $38.93, Change: $-1.18, Percent Change: -2.94%

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Wire

Update: Market Chatter: Exxon Mobil Plans Overhauls at Beaumont, Texas Refinery

(Updates to add the company's response in the third paragraph.)Exxon Mobil (XOM) is planning an overhaul in the spring and another at the end of the year at its Beaumont refinery in Texas, Reuters reported late Wednesday, citing people familiar with plant operations.In May, the company plans to shut the 60,000-barrel-per-day coker for an overhaul that will continue into June, the sources reportedly said, adding that in December, the 120,000-barrel-per-day gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker will go through an overhaul lasting into January.An Exxon Mobil spokesperson declined to comment on operational details when contacted by.(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.)Price: $153.11, Change: $+0.60, Percent Change: +0.39%

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Commodities

TotalEnergies, TPAO Sign MOU to Explore Black Sea

TotalEnergies (TTE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi to pursue joint exploration opportunities in the Black Sea, the companies said on Monday.The pact establishes a framework for technical cooperation between the two firms, including a joint assessment of exploration prospects in the Black Sea and potential international projects."We are pleased to launch this cooperation with TPAO, leveraging the technical expertise of both companies to evaluate exploration opportunities in the Black Sea region and internationally on a mutually beneficial basis," said Nicola Mavilla, senior vice-president for exploration at TotalEnergies.TPAO signed an agreement with Shell (SHEL) in February to jointly explore for oil and natural gas in Bulgaria's offshore Black Sea waters.Since the beginning of the year, the Turkish state energy firm has signed energy cooperation agreements with ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and BP (BP) for possible exploration work in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.Price: $93.13, Change: $+0.48, Percent Change: +0.52%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell as Trump Orders US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Talks With Iran Fail

US equity futures were lower pre-bell on Monday after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of US and Iran to reach an agreement in peace talks in Islamabad.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.6% lower."Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.Trump said that an agreement was not reached due to Iran's unwillingness to give up its nuclear ambitions, while Iran said the US had made unreasonable demands.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 7.4% at $102.26 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 7.8% higher at $104.11 per barrel.Existing Home Sales, scheduled for release at 10 am ET, are seen declining 0.8% for March after an increase of 1.7% in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.7% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.9% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.1% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was lower by 1.2% in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, a number of energy firms saw stock gains as oil prices once again breached the $100 mark. Exxon Mobil (XOM) shares gained 1.6%, ConocoPhillips (COP) shares increased 2%, and Equinor (EQNR) stock rose 2.2%.On the losing side, Best Buy (BBY) stock fell 4.5% after the company's stock was downgraded by Goldman Sachs to sell from buy.

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Equities

Bernstein Adjusts Price Target on Exxon Mobil to $195 From $159, Maintains Outperform Rating

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $163.12, 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://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Commodities

Repsol Refining Margins Close to Q4 2025 Levels Despite Volatile Market, RBC Says

Spanish oil and gas producer Repsol has shown modest signs of downstream strength, averaging a refining indicator of $10.90 per barrel, close to the Q4 2025 level, RBC said in a research note on Friday, with the figure inflated by strong March performance.So far in April, refining margins have been more volatile, but averaged a higher $11.50/bbl, RBC said, net of all variable costs including transport, a level the analysts said was well below margins in the market overall.This may reflect physical oil spreads as well as timing between the pricing of the crude and the final product, RBC said, noting it had seen several "messy" Q1 updates from US refiners, notably Exxon Mobil (XOM), in the last week or so.The analysts foresee refining margins structurally higher than mid-cycle levels through 2026 and 2027 due to tightness in distillate inventories and Repsol looks poised to benefit as a result.Upstream production volumes looked "disappointing" versus RBC estimates though they were influenced by a number of one-off events.RBC's revised estimates for Q1 upstream earnings were cut to 334 million euros ($390.4 million) from 339 million euros and industrial earnings were revised to 530 million euros from 606 million.Q1 adjusted net income is now expected to be 985 million euros, down from 1.09 billion euros, placing RBC's estimate 2% below consensus for the quarter.RBC also revised its own Commodity Price Deck which now foresees higher prices for this year and next and an $80/barrel long term Brent outlook, up from $70 previously.The Iran conflict is likely to lead to smaller inventories which are supportive of refining margins, the analysts said and Repsol's share price has generally tended to trade in alignment with those margins, the analysts said.RBC said it expects refining margins to be strong in 2026 and it forecasts a free cash flow yield for Repsol of 11% in 2027.RBC expects Repsol to defer the IPO it has been planning for H2 for its upstream segment until there is more robust confirmation that oil markets will remain strong in the medium term.A longer war in the Middle East raises the risk of a global recession and that in turn represents a demand-side risk for Repsol, RBC said.RBC raised its price target to 32 euros up from 29 euros previously and maintained a sector outperform rating on the company.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were mixed late Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index fractionally higher and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) decreasing 0.9%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was shedding 0.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was down 0.4%.In sector news, oil prices stabilized at under $100 a barrel on Friday ahead of US-Iran talks in Pakistan as markets sought clarity on whether this weekend's huddle in Islamabad could lead to a long-term peace deal. Earlier in the week, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, pausing a war that had spread across the Middle East and curtailed shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices on Wednesday posted their sharpest one-day pullback since 2020 after the ceasefire announcement.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 2.3% to $95.58 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract shed 1.7% to $94.39 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.1% to $2.64 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, ConocoPhillips (COP) has sent a team to Venezuela to evaluate the prospects of oil drilling in the country, the company said in an emailed statement to. ConocoPhillips shares were down 1.2%.Shell (SHEL) confirmed in an email toon Friday that it is in talks with Venezuela to produce natural gas at the Loran-Manatee offshore field, which crosses the border of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. The company expects to produce gas from Manatee in 2027 but has yet to take a final investment decision on the Loran field, according to a spokesperson. Shell shares were up 1.3%.The Port of Antwerp in Belgium, which is home to European refineries operated by Exxon Mobil (XOM) and TotalEnergies (TTE), was blocked following an oil spill during a ship refueling operation, preventing large vessels from entering or leaving the port, the port authority said Friday. Exxon shares shed 0.8%, and TotalEnergies was up 2.9%.EQT (EQT) and Glencore 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 shares were down 1.4%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lower Friday Afternoon

Energy stocks declined Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index fractionally lower and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) decreasing 0.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was shedding 0.7%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was down 0.1%.In sector news, President Donald Trump said Friday in a phone interview with the New York Post that US warships are being restocked with ammunition in order to resume strikes should peace talks with Iran falter this weekend.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 0.6% to $98.39 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 0.7% to $96.70 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 0.8% to $2.65 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Shell (SHEL) confirmed in an email toon Friday that it is in talks with Venezuela to produce natural gas at the Loran-Manatee offshore field, which crosses the border of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. The company expects to produce gas from Manatee in 2027 but has yet to take a final investment decision on the Loran field, according to a spokesperson. Shell shares were up 0.8%.The Port of Antwerp in Belgium, which is home to European refineries operated by Exxon Mobil (XOM) and TotalEnergies (TTE), was blocked following an oil spill during a ship refueling operation, preventing large vessels from entering or leaving the port, the port authority said Friday. Exxon shares fell 1.6%, and TotalEnergies was up 1.8%.EQT (EQT) and Glencore 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 shares were down 1.1%.

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Commodities

Antwerp Port Oil Spill Shuts Key Dock, Disrupts Shipping Operations

An oil spill at Antwerp's Deurganckdock has disrupted operations, closing key terminals and halting traffic, with cleanup ongoing, Port of Antwerp-Bruges said Friday.The spill began during a bunkering operation, with the source quickly contained, though oil spread overnight into the Scheldt, impacting vessels and disrupting port operations.Located along the Scheldt river, the Deurganck Dock remains closed even as broader river traffic resumes, the port authority said.Authorities are focusing on clearing contamination before restoring full access to the dock and surrounding terminals, according to the Port of Antwerp.Specialized vessels are actively removing oil across affected zones, including the Noordzee and Europaterminal areas, as authorities work to limit delays and safely restart operations at critical infrastructure, the port authority added.Authorities are also monitoring riverbanks and nearby natural habitats alongside Civil Protection and regional agencies, focusing on limiting environmental damage and cleaning sensitive zones impacted by the spill, it added.Earlier, shipping traffic was halted between key points on the Scheldt, while major locks were shut due to oil presence, leaving the port temporarily inaccessible and impacting inland and seagoing vessels, according to the port authority.One of Europe's largest port hubs, Antwerp hosts major refineries run by Exxon Mobil (XOM) and TotalEnergies (TTE).has separately reached out to Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies for any comments.Price: $152.95, Change: $-2.09, Percent Change: -1.35%

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Equities

Antwerp Port in Belgium Blocked by Oil Spill Near Exxon Mobil, TotalEnergies Refineries

Port of Antwerp in Belgium, which is home to European refineries operated by Exxon Mobil (XOM) and TotalEnergies (TTE), was blocked following an oil spill during a ship refueling operation, preventing large vessels from entering or leaving the port, the port authority said Friday.Exxon Mobil said its refinery operations were not impacted, with a nearby canal still available to move oil products by barge, according to Bloomberg.Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies did not immediately respond to' request for comment.

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Equities

TD Cowen Adjusts Price Target on Exxon Mobil to $172 From $175, Maintains Buy Rating

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $163.04, 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://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were lower late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.5% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) falling 1%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was up 0.2%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index climbed 1%.In sector news, oil prices increased on Thursday as shipment activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained restricted despite a two-week ceasefire between Washington and Iran. The rebound in oil prices follows the sharpest one-day pullback since 2020 in the previous session as the US and Iran agreed to temporarily halt hostilities that had gripped the Middle East.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 5% to $99.24 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 2.5% to $97.12 a barrel.Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.5% to $2.68 per 1 million BTU.US natural gas stocks rose by 50 billion cubic feet in the week ended April 3, larger than the 48 billion increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and following a revised increase of 32 billion cubic feet in the previous week.In corporate news, Kosmos Energy (KOS) shares dropped 8.1% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the company's stock to sell from neutral, with a $2.25 price target.Chevron (CVX) expects higher commodity prices driven by the Middle East conflict to boost Q1 earnings in its upstream segment by up to $2.2 billion, though timing impacts could weigh on its bottom line. Its shares were down 1.2%.Exxon Mobil (XOM) is planning an overhaul in the spring and another at the end of the year at its Beaumont refinery in Texas, Reuters reported late Wednesday. Exxon shares shed 0.8%.Energy Vault (NRGV) shares gained 3% after it said Thursday it has agreed to buy a pipeline of battery energy storage system, or BESS, projects in Japan from a local company.

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US Markets

Chevron Flags Tailwind to Quarterly Upstream Earnings From Higher Commodity Prices

Chevron (CVX) expects higher commodity prices driven by the Middle East conflict to boost first-quarter earnings in its upstream segment by up to $2.2 billion, though timing impacts could weigh on the oil giant's bottom line.Elevated oil prices are projected to benefit upstream segment earnings by $1.6 billion to $2.2 billion in the March quarter, compared with the previous three-month period, the company said in a regulatory filing Thursday.Crude prices resumed their upward trend Thursday amid uncertainty over the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran announced Tuesday. The war started at the end of February, sending energy prices soaring amid the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 4.5% higher intraday at $98.67 a barrel, while Brent increased 1.7% to $96.37, well above pre-war levels.Chevron said that timing effects linked to hedging and accounting in a rising commodity price environment are "generally negative," potentially impacting first-quarter earnings and cash flow from operations, excluding working capital, by roughly $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion."The majority of these effects are in the downstream segment and are expected to unwind in future periods," the company said in the filing.Chevron shares were down 1.2% intraday, reducing its year-to-date gain to about 26%.The company expects downstream earnings to include a charge of about $350 million to $400 million tied to a litigation reserve related to ceased operations, according to the filing.First-quarter upstream oil-equivalent production is forecast to be in a range of 3.8 million barrels per day to 3.9 million barrels, mainly reflecting downtime at Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil project and reduced production in the Middle East, Chevron said.The company expects to report first-quarter results by May 1.On Wednesday, larger rival Exxon Mobil (XOM) flagged that production disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict could lower its global oil-equivalent output by roughly 6% on a sequential basis in the first quarter. The company also said it expected the surge in energy prices to boost upstream earnings.Price: $191.94, Change: $-0.95, Percent Change: -0.49%

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