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Monday, July 15

XLE [+0.6%]
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) saw a notable increase in price by 0.7% as top holdings XOM, CVX, COP, HAL, and OXY contributed positively to the ETF's performance recently with various returns. Analyst actions included maintaining ratings for Chevron and ConocoPhillips while adjusting price targets due to market conditions. Additionally, muted oil prices post an assassination attempt on former U.S President Trump alongside underwhelming Chinese growth data hinting at weakened demand could have influenced XLE's movement today amidst concerns over China facing economic headwinds ahead of key official meetings this week that may impact crude demand moving forward.

USO [-0.1%]
The price of United States Oil Fund LP remained unchanged since the previous close, coinciding with WTI crude slightly dropping to $82.09 premarket due to new discoveries in an offshore Kuwaiti field expected to decrease prices for both WTI and USO. The movement could also be influenced by global S&P Futures showing a mixed performance, with Nikkei down 2.45%, DAX demonstrating varied results, and Brent Crude being priced at $82.30 per barrel as closely related commodities within the energy sector.

BOIL [-7.6%]
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas has experienced a notable decrease since Friday's market close, aligning with a similar drop in the price of Natural Gas and Oil. The performance places BOIL in the lowest 5th percentile for returns during this time of day, reflecting an overall downward trend across these energy sectors today.

XOM | $113.96 | +0.6% | +3.2B

CVX | $156.39 | +0.5% | +1.3B

COP | $114.34 | +1.0% | +1.3B

BP | -0.9% | -5.2B
BP PLC's stock price decreased following recent events, including a partnership agreement between Volkswagen's Audi and BP for sustainable fuel development in Formula 1, as reported on Monday. Analysts from Scotiabank lowered the price target to $42 with an Outperform rating, while MSCO downgraded BP ADRs to Equal-Weight status with a new target of $41.50 per share; these adjustments coincided with the downward movement in the stock price since Friday's close.

DVN | +0.6% | +184.4M
Devon Energy Corp's stock price saw a positive change following Barron's report addressing the recent decline post-acquisition announcement from Grayson Mill Energy as an overreaction. Scotiabank maintained Devon at Sector Outperform, reducing the price target to $60 from $67. The Russell 2000 Index (US) rose by 1%, reflecting broader market trends that could impact Devon Energy Corp's stock movement coinciding with its notable increase of +0.8% since Friday’s close.

HAL | +1.5% | +412.8M
Halliburton Co's stock price increased by 1.5% since Friday's close, coinciding with Piper Sandler and BofA Securities lowering their price targets but maintaining positive ratings for the company. These adjustments align with potential market reactions following updated analyst recommendations on Halliburton's performance outlook before announcing its Q2 FY2024 earnings today, which includes an increase in EPS estimate to $0.8 and a rise in revenue estimate to $6.0B compared to previous figures.

FANG | +1.3% | +497.0M
Diamondback Energy Inc's price target has been lowered by Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng from $255 to $245, while maintaining a Sector Outperform rating, reflecting a shift in the company's valuation moving forward. This adjustment coincides with Diamondback Energy outperforming its sector peers and being among the top 95th percentile of returns since Friday's market close.

COP | +1.0% | +1.3B
ConocoPhillips saw a notable adjustment in its price target from $135 to $120 by Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng, who maintained the company with a Sector Perform rating. This change is attributed to ongoing market conditions and aligns with recent shifts in analysts' evaluations of ConocoPhillips's future value as they adapt recommendations based on evolving factors surrounding the company, providing insights for investors considering positions.

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