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Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Slide in Afternoon Trading

Health care stocks declined Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index decreasing 0.8% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) falling 1%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) dropped 1.2%.In corporate news, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday to reflect the acquisition of cancer diagnostics company Exact Sciences, while the healthcare firm reported Q1 results above market estimates. Its shares fell past 6%.QuidelOrtho (QDEL) shares tumbled 31%. The company said late Wednesday it expects preliminary unaudited revenue of $615 million to $620 million for Q1. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $677.8 million.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) shares rose past 7% after a senior US health official signaled plans to ease restrictions on certain peptides.Organon (OGN) is a potential acquisition target by India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Germany's Grunenthal, and private equity firms, Bloomberg reported. Organon shares added 0.7%.

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Thursday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 0.3% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.5%.In corporate news, PepsiCo (PEP) reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q1 results on Thursday amid affordability initiatives, while the company reiterated its full-year outlook. Shares rose 2.8%.Walmart (WMT) said Thursday it is making a "significant" investment across the US this year for remodels and opening new stores. Walmart shares added 0.3%.Sales of Tesla's (TSLA) Cybertruck were boosted by purchases from Elon Musk's other companies, Bloomberg reported, citing S&P Global Mobility registration data. Tesla declined 1%.General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) are among several companies that have held discussions with senior US defense officials about supporting increased weapons and military supplies production, the Wall Street Journal reported. GM shares were down 0.4%, and Ford fell 1.9%.

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Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were higher Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.9% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 1.7%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was increasing 0.9%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.4%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 4% to $94.95 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 5% to $99.64 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 1.1% to $2.64 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, TotalEnergies (TTE) shares climbed 4.5% after the firm said Thursday that Q1 exploration and production results are expected to rise significantly, backed by higher oil prices and contributions from new projects.

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Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were higher Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 0.8% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1.6%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index increased 0.6%.In corporate news, Oracle (ORCL) said Thursday it plans to expand its multicloud networking capabilities to provide high-performance connectivity between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon's (AMZN) Amazon Web Services. Oracle shares gained 4.7%, and Amazon was up 0.1%.

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Sector Update: Health Care

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Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were lower in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.1% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) shedding 0.3%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was fractionally higher, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was adding 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was declining 0.9% to $74,152, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 2.3 basis points to 4.305%.In corporate news, Charles Schwab's (SCHW) Q1 results rose year over year amid a surge in client assets, even as revenue fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Its shares fell 5.3%.

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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.5%.In corporate news, PepsiCo (PEP) reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q1 results on Thursday amid affordability initiatives, while the beverage and snacks company reiterated its full-year outlook. Its shares rose 2.2%.

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Market Chatter: US-Iran Deal Will Take 6 Months, European and Gulf Officials Say

It will take about six months for the US and Iran to reach a peace deal, and the two sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that period, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing Gulf Arab and European officials familiar with 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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Gulf, European Officials Say US-Iran Deal Will Take 6 Months, Bloomberg Reports

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US Natural Gas Stocks Rises as Expected in Week Ended April 10

US natural gas stocks rose by 59 billion cubic feet in the week ended April 10, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following an increase of 50 billion cubic feet in the previous week.Stocks at 1.970 trillion cubic feet are 6.8% higher than in the comparable week a year ago and 5.8% above their 5-year average.

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US Natural Gas Stocks Rise by 59 Bln Cubic Feet in Week Ended April 10, As Expected; Prior Gain of 50 Bln

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

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

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Gold Moved Higher Early Thursday, But Remained Rangebound on Inflation Worries

Gold traded higher early Thursday but remained rangebound below US$5,000 as high oil and gas prices threaten to boost inflation and interest rates.Gold for May delivery was last seen up $15.60 to US$4,839.20 per ounce.The precious metal has stuck well under its Jan. 29 record high of US$5,354.80 as the U.S-Israel war on Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, blocking the 20% of daily oil and LNG demand from Persian Gulf nations off the market, sending prices higher and promising to reignite inflation.Further threats from U.S. President Trump to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he stays in position after his term ends on May 15 are also again unsettling the market. Powell intends to stay in the position until his replacement, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate. Trump said if Powell remains in the post past his term, he will try to fire him."The vibes are in force in many markets, gold included. With an unresolved war and tenuous ceasefire, there are still ample inflation pressures to be concerned about. Additionally, with President Trump again commenting on firing Powell, we think that the general sense of uncertainty is in the early innings of a gold-positive reappearance," Christopher Louney, a gold and natural gas strategist at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The edged higher early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.12 points to 98.18. Treasury yields edged down, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 3.765%, down 0.5 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 1.1 points to 4.277%.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Premarket Thursday

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

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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Premarket Thursday

Financial stocks were advancing premarket Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.4% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.1%.Charles Schwab (SCHW) shares were down more than 3% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and net revenue, with net revenue missing analysts' expectations.U.S. Bancorp (USB) stock was down more than 1% even after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Travelers (TRV) reported higher Q1 core income and revenue. Travelers shares were down more than 1% pre-bell.

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Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Mixed Premarket Thursday

Health care stocks were mixed premarket Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) slightly higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.1%.Abbott Laboratories (ABT) stock was down more than 3% after the company issued Q2 adjusted earnings per share guidance below analysts' expectations, and lowered its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) shares were up more than 7% after a senior US health official signaled plans to ease restrictions on certain peptides.Organon (OGN) is a potential acquisition target by India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Germany's Grunenthal, and private equity firms, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. Organon shares were up more than 5% pre-bell.

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Thursday

Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advancing by 0.2%.PepsiCo (PEP) stock was up 0.7% after the company posted higher fiscal Q1 core earnings and net revenue.Brown-Forman (BF.A, BF.B) continues to be in merger discussions with Pernod Ricard, Reuters reported, citing Pernod Ricard Chief Financial Officer Helene de Tissot. Brown-Forman shares were down 0.3% premarket.

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Sector Update: Tech Stocks Flat to Higher Premarket Thursday

Technology stocks were flat to higher premarket Thursday, with the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) inactive and the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) advancing by 0.3%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) stock was down more than 1% even after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and net revenue.Guidewire (GWRE) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it launched an artificial intelligence assistant for property and casualty insurers.JinkoSolar Holding (JKS) shares were down nearly 10% after the company reported a wider Q4 net loss as revenue declined during the period.

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Sector Update: Health Care

Health care stocks were leaning lower premarket Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) and iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.1%.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) shares were up more than 8% after a senior US health official signaled plans to ease restrictions on certain peptides.

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Oil Moves Higher, But Remains Under US$100 on Hopes Around Talks Between the U.S. and Iran

Oil prices rose early Thursday, but remained firmly below the US$100 mark on hopes the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire and resume talks to end war in the Middle East.West Texas Intermediate crude oil for May delivery was last seen up $0.43 to US$91.72 per barrel, while June Brent oil was up $0.95 to US$95.88.The U.S. Navy is blockading Iranian ports while Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. However, U.S. President Trump's Wednesday comments that he, once again, thinks the end of the conflict is near, while Pakistan mediators continue to press for a resumption of talks between the two countries, is offering some hope for an end to a war that has kept the 20% of daily oil and gas demand from Persian Gulf Nations off the market.The supply shock has hit hardest in Asian nations, where some countries have introduced rationing while bidding up prices for immediately available supplies that are fetching near US$150 per barrel."Oil has steadied...on signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire and restart talks aimed at ending a war that has choked global supplies of key commodities from the Persian Gulf. This has triggered a major supply shock, the impact of which continues to build globally, with the relative calm and sub-USD 100 futures prices not fully reflecting the reality in the physical market," Saxo Bank noted.

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