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Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 0.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.9% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2.6% higher at $103.89 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.1% to $107.95 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 2.2% at $2.96 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Exxon Mobil (XOM) was found not liable by a Texas jury in a lawsuit accusing the oil major of misleading investors about its Canadian oil sands and Rocky Mountain gas operations, Reuters reported. Exxon Mobil stock was 0.2% higher premarket.

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Sector Update: Tech Stocks Fall Premarket Friday

Technology stocks were falling premarket Friday, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) down 2.2% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) 4.1% lower.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) plans to sell a significant stake, comprising 152 million shares or around an 8.1% interest, in Vanguard International Semiconductor, the company said. Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were down more than 2% pre-bell.Sandisk (SNDK) is advising shareholders to reject an unsolicited mini-tender offer from Tutanota to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the company's common stock at $1,150 per share, the company said. Sandisk stock was down more than 2% premarket.POET Technologies (POET) shares were down more than 14% after the company reported that it swung to a Q1 loss.

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Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.7% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.8%.HSBC (HSBC) has yet to deploy the $4 billion it previously committed to its private credit strategy, with no current timeline for the planned investment, the Financial Times reported, citing two sources familiar with the decision-making process. HSBC shares were down 2.9% premarket.

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Oil Prices Rise on Fading Hopes for a Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose early on Friday on fading hopes for the United States and Iran will reach a deal that will re-open the Strait of the Hormuz as the U.S.-China summit meeting ended with mixed messages on ending the war on Iran.West Texas Intermediate crude oil for June delivery was last seen up US$3.48 to US$104.65 per barrel, while July Brent oil was up US$2.71 to US$108.43.A summit meeting between U.S. President Trump and Xi Jinping, Trump's Chinese counterpart, ended with mixed messages from Trump on the war on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported. The paper said Trump told Fox News the United States does not need to see the Strait reopen, then told reporters both he and Xi want to see the Iran war come to an end, while also saying the Strait needs to to be open as soon a possible."Both sides aligned on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The US readout connected China's energy import needs to the energy disruptions due to the conflict in Iran. Even though the Chinese statement did not even mention energy, China's foreign minister before the start of the second day of the summit called for the reopening of the Strait. Indeed, weeks before the summit, President Xi had already called for a comprehensive ceasefire that would allow normal passage of vessels," Eugenia Victorino, Head of Asia Strategy at SEB Research, noted.Iran closed the Strait to most traffic at the Feb. 28 start to the war launched by the United States and Israel, stranding hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and blocking 20% of daily oil demand supplied by regional nations.The blockade of the Strait has pushed oil prices up by half since the start of the war, leaving Asian nations scrambling for physical supply and boosting inflation, raising concerns central banks will need to raise interest rates to cut demand.Hopes for further talks between Iran and the United States continue, with The Guardian reporting Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, said that U.S. contacted Iran "to say that they were seeking to continue talks, and that his country (is) prepared to pursue either a diplomatic or militaristic route in order to end the conflict".

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Sector Update: Healthcare

Healthcare stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) and iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.2%.Alumis (ALMS) stock was down more than 10% after the company reported that its Q1 revenue slumped to $1.7 million from $17.4 million a year earlier.

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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 0.4% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 1.3% lower.Magnum Ice Cream (MICC) shares were up more than 10% after Reuters reported that Blackstone (BX) and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are in the early stages of considering acquisition bids for the company.

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Sector Update: Tech

Technology stocks were falling premarket Friday, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) down 2.3% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) 4.1% lower.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) plans to sell a significant stake, comprising 152 million shares or around an 8.1% interest, in Vanguard International Semiconductor, the company said. Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were down more than 3% pre-bell.

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Risk-Off Sentiment Sweeps Through Asset Classes in Markets, Says Scotiabank

Markets are ending the week in "turmoil," said Scotiabank.Oil continues to creep higher with WTI and Brent up by around US$3 a barrel and inching back toward the Middle East wartime peak, noted the bank.Bonds are selling off across maturities and markets, with gilts leading the way with double-digit increases in yields due to ongoing political "dysfunction" in the United Kingdom, stated Scotiabank.Stocks are lower by more than 1% across all major yardsticks, it pointed out. The US dollar (USD) is broadly firmer. Crypto-land is broadly lower.Canadian bond markets will shut early on Friday at 1 p.m. ET in consideration of Monday's national holiday, added the bank.

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NY Crude Up 3.4% at US$104.60 and Brent Crude Up 2.75% at Near US$108.60

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U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise in Week Ended May 13 Amid Near-Normal Temperatures, EIA Reports

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price rose US$0.13 per million British thermal units to $2.88/MMBtu in the week ended May 13, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Supplement released Thursday.Temperatures across the country remained near normal overall, limiting heating and cooling needs, the EIA noted.U.S. natural gas demand edged lower by 0.5 billion cubic feet per day week over week, led by a decline in residential and commercial consumption and slightly offset by a rise in electric power sector demand, the EIA said.U.S. natural gas supply increased 1.0 Bcf/d, led by higher dry natural gas production, the EIA reported, citing LSEG Data.Net injections into storage amounted to 85 Bcf for the week ended May 8, resulting in total working gas stocks of 2,290 Bcf. This was 140 Bcf more than the five-year average and 51 Bcf more than the year-ago period.The LNG-carrying capacity of vessels departing U.S. ports was 141 Bcf, up 26 Bcf from the previous week. Thirty-seven LNG vessels left the country, an increase of seven vessels week over week, the EIA reported.

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Brent Crude Up 3.25% at Near US$109.20

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Crude Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Statements on China Meeting Renew Focus on Supply Issues

Crude oil prices surged on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, returning market focus to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude at last look jumped 3.1% to US$109.02/barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude gained 3.5% to $104.72/barrel. Besides the U.S.-Iran deadlock and the blocked strait, the market is also concerned about renewed military escalation, Reuters said in a Friday report, citing analysts.Though the strait is still effectively closed, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said 30 vessels had crossed it since Wednesday evening, down from the typical number of 140 vessels before the war but a substantial increase if confirmed, the report said."Oil prices swung several times yesterday but still closed near the day's high," Reuters quoted Yang An, analyst at Haitong Futures, as saying. "Ships passing through the strait eased some market concerns, but not enough to change the strong trend driven by tight supply."

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Energy stocks advanced late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) each adding 0.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was climbing 1.3%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was up 0.3%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 0.8% to $101.79 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was adding 0.6% to $106.30 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 1.6% to $2.91 per 1 million BTU.US natural gas stocks rose by 85 billion cubic feet in the week ended May 8, smaller than the 87 billion gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following an increase of 63 billion cubic feet in the previous week.In corporate news, Infinity Natural Resources (INR) shares gained 3% after RBC Capital Markets said in a note the company is positioned to outperform peers over the next year as a "niche player" that can switch focus between oil and natural gas.Constellation Energy (CEG) and Pine Creek RNG said Thursday they have signed a long-term agreement under which Constellation will buy a minority equity interest in five Pine Creek production facilities. Constellation shares increased 0.3%.Chevron (CVX) has agreed to sell its downstream fuels and lubricants marketing businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia, to Eneos for $2.17 billion, Eneos said. Chevron shares added 0.2%.New Fortress Energy (NFE) is seeking permission from a UK court for a restructuring plan that will convert 90% of its $6.5 billion debt into equity and transfer ownership of the company to creditors, Bloomberg reported. New Fortress shares fell 7%.

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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Financial stocks rose late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index increasing 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) adding 0.7%.The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 2.7% to $81,396, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2 basis points to 4.46%.In economic news, retail sales in April rose for the third straight month, with analysts saying the increase largely reflected higher prices as the war in Iran kept fuel costs elevated. Sales rose 0.5% in April following a revised 1.6% gain in March, the Census Bureau reported Thursday, matching the consensus in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, Assurant (AIZ) shares climbed 3.9% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight, and raised its price target to $285 from $240.Klarna (KLAR) shares surged 19% after the company posted a narrower net loss and higher revenue for Q1.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is launching a platform that enables investors to trade contracts across all three prediction market exchanges from a single platform. The clients can access the combined liquidity of ForecastEx, CME Group (CME), and Kalshi and receive the best available net price. Interactive Brokers shares rose 3.8%.Blackstone (BX) owned data center operator AirTrunk is seeking a $2.3 billion syndicated loan to fund the development of its AirTrunk JHB2 facility in Malaysia's Johor state, Bloomberg reported. Blackstone shares added 2.5%.

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.1%.In corporate news, Yeti (YETI) lifted its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday as the outdoor products company recorded better-than-expected fiscal Q1 results. Its shares climbed 5%.DraftKings (DKNG) faces a positive catalyst path from the FIFA World Cup driving incremental wagers during a low period over the next few months, Morgan Stanley said in a note. DraftKings shares rose nearly 1%.Tesla (TSLA) Chief Executive Elon Musk's SpaceX is facing opposition from leaders of three major US public pension systems over what they described as the company's "extreme" governance structure ahead of its planned initial public offering, Reuters reported. Tesla shares were down 0.3%.Paramount Skydance's (PSKY) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) will be carefully scrutinized by European regulators, CNBC reported Thursday, citing a letter sent to Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison from a group of US and European lawmakers it viewed. Paramount shares fell 3.1%, and Warner Bros. was decreasing 0.5%.

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Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Healthcare stocks were mixed late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Healthcare Index easing 0.1% and the State Street Healthcare Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) fractionally higher.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) decreased 0.7%.In corporate news, Prestige Consumer Healthcare's (PBH) officials said Thursday that weak eye care sales and a difficult consumer backdrop drove disappointing fiscal Q4 results at the consumer healthcare products company. Its shares were down past 11%.Biogen (BIIB) shares fell nearly 7% after the firm said Thursday that a phase 2 trial of diranersen in people with early Alzheimer's disease did not meet its primary endpoint.Doximity (DOCS) could face near-term pressure from slowing growth after issuing weaker-than-expected guidance, though strong user engagement trends and expanding AI opportunities continue to support the stock's long-term outlook, Morgan Stanley said in a note. Morgan Stanley lowered the price target on Doximity to $35 from $49, while maintaining an overweight rating. Doximity shares dropped more than 23%.Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) shares jumped past 8% after it reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance.

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Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.7% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) up 0.4%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index increased 0.8%.In corporate news, Nvidia (NVDA) shares climbed 4%. About 10 Chinese firms have secured US clearance to buy Nvidia's H200 AI chip, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is accompanying President Donald Trump in his China trip, along with executives of several other major US tech companies.Cerebras Systems (CBRS) stock was up more than 72% in late trading following its Nasdaq debut.Cisco (CSCO) shares jumped 13% after it reported a year-over-year jump in fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue, topping market expectations, and raised its fiscal 2026 guidance. The firm also announced restructuring plans that included lay-offs of nearly 4,000 employees.Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI is preparing possible legal action against Apple (AAPL) as the partnership between the two companies has become strained, Bloomberg reported. Apple shares were fractionally lower, and Microsoft was up 1%.

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Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks advanced late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 0.8% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 0.7%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was climbing 1.3%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was up 0.3%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 0.5% to $101.57 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was adding 0.4% to $106.02 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 1.5% to $2.91 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Infinity Natural Resources (INR) shares gained 3% after RBC Capital Markets said in a note the company is positioned to outperform peers over the next year as a "niche player" that can switch focus between oil and natural gas.

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Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) adding 0.7%.The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 2.7% to $81,396, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2 basis points to 4.46%.In corporate news, Assurant (AIZ) shares climbed 3.8% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight, and raised its price target to $285 from $240.

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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.1%.In corporate news, DraftKings (DKNG) faces a positive catalyst path from the FIFA World Cup driving incremental wagers during a low period over the next few months, Morgan Stanley said in a note. DraftKings shares rose 1%.

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Oil Prices Rise on Fading Hopes for a Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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