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Tuesday, July 16

XLE [+0.5%]
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) experienced a slight decrease in price, likely influenced by concerns over weakening demand from China and speculation around potential Federal Reserve rate cuts impacting oil prices. Geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East also contributed to maintaining risk premium on crude oil. Exxon Mobil's plans for increased production capacity through drilling wells in Guyana, Chevron Renewable Energy Group idling its German biodiesel plant, and EQT Life Sciences' investment activities are noteworthy contributors to XLE's performance alongside other top holdings like CVX and EQT registering notable returns today as well. Additionally, market analysts predicting deregulation policies under a hypothetical Trump second term could impact energy sectors while mixed results across industrials hint at possible volatility within these areas globally affecting investor sentiment towards XLE specifically due to correlated assets such as Oil (WTI).

USO [-1.1%]
United States Oil Fund LP has experienced a notable decrease in price since Monday's market close. This coincides with Brent oil dropping by -1.6%, attributed to Russia's crude exports reaching their lowest levels since January despite a slight weekly recovery and significant decline from the peak in April, hinting at potential supply constraints leading to higher prices due to reduced availability. Additionally, both United States Oil Fund LP and Brent oil performance today are within historically low percentiles for this time of day, reflecting current market conditions impacting their respective price movements significantly.

UGA [-0.7%]
United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) experienced a -1.4% price movement since Monday's close, coinciding with Oil (WTI) also decreasing by -1.79%. The historical correlation between the two assets likely influenced UGA's current market performance amidst today's trading activities.

RYDAF | $35.23 | -1.9% | -4.2B

XOM | $115.91 | +0.6% | +3.1B

CNQ | $36.10 | -1.6% | -1.2B

TTE | -1.5% | -2.4B
TotalEnergies SE's stock price decreased by -1.6% since Monday, coinciding with a new partnership announcement with SSE to establish EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland, targeting 20% of the market share over five years. Q2 hydrocarbon production is expected at high levels near 2.45 mboe/d while downstream results may see lower refining margins offset by higher refinery utilization and marketing outcomes; integrated power results for Q2 are anticipated around $500M aligning with annual projections between $2.5B to $3B despite slightly reduced LNG prices compared to previous quarters.

BKR | +2.1% | +774.6M
Baker Hughes Co's stock price has increased by +2.1% since Monday's close, coinciding with analyst sentiment changes and adjustments in price targets based on market conditions. Analysts note the company's positive revenue growth of 12.28% as of March 31, 2024, accompanied by a strong net margin of 7.09%. Despite lower ROE and ROA figures compared to industry averages, Baker Hughes maintains a stable financial structure with a debt-to-equity ratio at 0.39%, amidst evolving dynamics within the energy sector today.

HAL | +2.8% | +891.7M
Halliburton Co stock price has increased by +2.3% since Monday's market close, coinciding with Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintaining a Buy rating on HAL but adjusting the price target slightly lower. The company is expected to announce its Q2 FY2024 earnings today before market open, with an EPS estimate of $0.8 and revenue estimate of $6.0B — both higher than previous estimates provided earlier for this period in 2024.

XOM | +0.6% | +3.1B
Exxon Mobil Corp plans to drill up to 30 wells in Guyana's Hammerhead project, targeting a daily output capacity of 120,000-180,000 barrels and beginning production in 2029 pending government approval. The venture is set southwest of the Liza Destiny platform with an expected vessel storage capacity ranging from 1.4 to 2 million barrels as part of this initiative following Exxon and Hess' recent $12.7 billion investment decision offshore Guyana after obtaining necessary approvals from authorities last month.

EQT | -1.4% | -230.7M
EQT Corp's stock price dropped -1.3% as its unit, EQT Life Sciences, participated in a $100 million financing round to support Asceneuron's Phase 2 clinical development for its lead asset aimed at treating Alzheimer's disease alongside other notable investors like Novo Holdings and GSK Equities Investments from Switzerland. The Integrated Oil & Gas sector also experienced a decrease of -0.99%, potentially influencing the broader industry dynamics impacting EQT Corp today.

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