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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Late Afternoon

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Mixed Monday Afternoon

ConocoPhillips states that employees and contractors in Canada will be laid off on Tuesday.

Update: ConocoPhillips to Cut Jobs in Canada

Market Chatter: ConocoPhillips to Cut Jobs in Canada

ConocoPhillips plans to lay off employees in Canada on Tuesday.

--Street Color: ConocoPhillips Plans to Lay Off Some Canadian Staff, Bloomberg Reports

BUZZ - As tensions between the US and Iran ease, US energy stocks decline and oil prices come under pressure

US Stocks Move | Brent Crude Oil Surpasses $116, Oil Stocks Generally Rise

International oil prices rise over 2%; Chevron and other oil and gas stocks reach new highs

BUZZ - Due to concerns over attacks on Saudi Arabia, oil prices soar and US energy stocks rise

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as AI Stocks Retreat, Oil Prices Rise

BUZZ - Oil prices surge due to heightened tensions in the Gulf, driving US energy stocks higher

BUZZ - Oil prices break through $100 due to supply concerns, U.S. energy stocks rise

Don’t Just Focus on the Tech Sector! Goldman Sachs Bets on These 10 Energy Stocks, Up as Much as 151% This Year and Still Recommends Buying

Goldman Sachs has identified four main investment themes and selected 10 stocks with attractive risk-reward profiles within the integrated energy and power sector.

Market Chatter: Trump Disclosed 517 Securities Transactions in August, Including Up to $25 Million Meta Purchase

07:12 PM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- President Donald Trump disclosed 517 securities transactions in August, including a purchase of up to $25 million in Meta stock and an investment of up to $5 million in SpaceX debt two days before he signed a policy to expand U.S. commercial space transportation, CNBC reported Thursday, citing a newly released financial disclosure. The transactions totaled roughly $74.3 million to $273.3 million, according to a CNBC analysis. Purchases accounted for at least $44.2 million and sales at least $30.1 million. The largest transaction was an Aug. 21 purchase of between $5 million and $25 million in Meta shares, the report said. Trump also bought between $1 million and $5 million each of AT&T, ConocoPhillips, Abbott Laboratories, Netflix and Chevron that day. On Aug. 21, he sold between $1 million and $5 million each of Advanced Micro Devices and Church & Dwight, along with stakes worth between $500,001 and $1 million in companies including Boeing, Home Depot, T-Mobile, Datadog, Dell Technologies, Palo Alto Networks and Nvidia, according to the report. Trading slowed from June and July, when he disclosed more than 1,000 transactions in each month, the report said. (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.)

US Stock Market Movements | Oil stocks generally rise, BP (BP.US) up over 3%

On Thursday, oil stocks generally rose, with BP (BP.US) up more than 3%.

U.S. stocks movement | Oil stocks generally rise, BP (BP.US) up over 3%

According to information from Zhitong Finance APP, oil stocks broadly rose on Thursday. BP rose by more than 3%, while Petrobras, Occidental Petroleum, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Chevron each gained over 2%. International oil prices continued to climb, with WTI crude rising as much as 5% intraday to $92.72 per barrel.

BUZZ - Oil prices rise due to concerns over Middle Eastern supply and hurricane risks, boosting U.S. energy stocks

October 8 – Boosted by rising oil prices, U.S. energy stocks increased in pre-market trading O/R. Brent crude futures (LCOc1) rose 4.2% to $104.4 per barrel; U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (CLc1) climbed 4% to $91.8 per barrel. Oil prices surged due to concerns over Middle Eastern supply disruptions following an increase in vessel attacks in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz (link). Meanwhile, hurricane threats have impacted offshore production, leading to a decline in U.S. crude output. Major oil and gas giants Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N) rose 1.6% and 1.3% respectively. Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) and ConocoPhillips (COP.N) were up 1.6% and 1.7% respectively. Oilfield service providers Halliburton (HAL.N) and Baker Hughes (BKR.O) gained 1.2% and about 1% respectively. Refiners Marathon Petroleum (MPC.N) and Phillips 66 (PSX.N) climbed 1.5% and 1.2% respectively. (For non-native English speakers, Reuters provides automated translations of its reports into several languages. Since automatic translation may contain errors or lack context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text, which is provided solely for readers’ convenience. Reuters shall not be liable for any damage or loss arising from the use of automated translation.)

Oil giants such as Shell say they are still willing to invest in Middle Eastern oil and gas resources.

According to the Financial Times, despite chaos, destruction, and production disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, major global oil companies remain focused on the long term and are striving to secure access to the region’s vast oil and gas reserves. This week, executives from Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron all expressed their willingness to invest in this highly productive oil and gas region, noting that its abundant reserves and low extraction costs make its value sufficient to offset the accompanying high risks.

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Softer Late Afternoon

03:53 PM EDT, 10/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.4% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) shedding 0.5%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.7%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was fractionally higher. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil shed 0.7% to $88.86 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract rose 0.4% to $100.93 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 2.9% to $3.20 per 1 million BTU. In sector news, Kalshi has filed a proposal with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or CFTC for perpetual futures contract linked with the West Texas Intermediate benchmark, Bloomberg reported. The CFTC has 45 days to decide on the proposal, the report said. In corporate news, Hess Midstream (HESM) shares tumbled 14% after Chevron (CVX) said late Tuesday it will divest its ownership interests and general partner position in Hess, along with its DJ Basin crude oil midstream assets, in exchange for extended and improved Bakken midstream commercial terms and $200 million in cash. Chevron shares were down 0.9%. Equinor (EQNR) has updated the cost estimate for the Snohvit Future project in Norway to 26.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($2.78 billion) in 2026 value, up from just over 20 billion kroner in 2025 value, the company said Wednesday. Its shares were falling 2.9%. Black Hills (BKH) shares surged past 7%. The company said Tuesday it signed agreements to provide energy service to Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google's planned data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and plans to invest $1.8 billion in new natural gas generation. A BKV (BKV) subsidiary signed a contract for the supply of natural gas-fired power generation equipment that will be used at BKV's prospective power generation project in Texas, according to a statement. BKV shares jumped 7.3%. ConocoPhillips (COP) is likely to accelerate share repurchases as it works to catch up on its 2026 shareholder return commitment, with st

Sector Update: Energy

03:37 PM EDT, 10/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.4% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) shedding 0.5%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.7%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was fractionally higher. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil shed 0.7% to $88.86 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract rose 0.4% to $100.93 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 2.9% to $3.20 per 1 million BTU. In corporate news, ConocoPhillips (COP) is likely to accelerate share repurchases as it works to catch up on its 2026 shareholder return commitment, with strong operations helping offset Middle East disruptions and lower Surmont volumes, UBS said in a note. ConocoPhillips shares were up 0.4%.

ConocoPhillips Strong Operations Seen Offsetting Middle East, Surmont Headwinds, UBS Says

02:49 PM EDT, 10/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- ConocoPhillips (COP) is likely to accelerate share repurchases as it works to catch up on its 2026 shareholder return commitment, with strong operations helping offset Middle East disruptions and lower Surmont volumes, UBS said in a note Tuesday. UBS said the company returned about 40% of cash from operations in H1 and needs to move toward 50% in H2 to meet its 45% full-year target. The firm forecasts buybacks of $2.5 billion in Q3 and $2.75 billion in Q4. The firm expects new CEO Andy O'Brien, on his first earnings call, to stick to the company's playbook of disciplined capital allocation and return on capital, while giving a positive update on long-term projects. The firm forecasts Q3 adjusted EPS of $3.10, above the Street's $2.96, and expects consensus to move toward its estimate as models are updated for commodity prices. UBS reiterated the company's buy rating and $169 price target. Price: 129.40, Change: +0.05, Percent Change: +0.03

Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on ConocoPhillips to $174 From $159

08:50 AM EDT, 10/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- ConocoPhillips (COP) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $148, according to analysts polled by FactSet. (MT Newswires 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://www.mtnewswires.com/contact-us)

CONOCOPHILLIPS <COP.N>: TRUIST SECURITIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $136 FROM $130

CONOCOPHILLIPS : TRUIST SECURITIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $136 FROM $130

Jefferies raises ConocoPhillips target price to $174.

Jefferies raised ConocoPhillips (COP.US) target price from $159 to $174.

Jefferies: Raises ConocoPhillips target price to $174

CONOCOPHILLIPS <COP.N>: JEFFERIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $174 FROM $159

CONOCOPHILLIPS : JEFFERIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $174 FROM $159

ConocoPhillips Chief Economist: Venezuela may take ten years to restore its oil industry

ConocoPhillips (COP.US) Chief Economist: It may take a decade and several billions of dollars of investment for Venezuela to restore its oil industry.