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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

03:57 PM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 3% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 3.2%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index advanced 1.6%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index decreased 0.3%. In geopolitical news, tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued new warnings that it would block routes that it has not authorized, sources told Reuters. Separately, President Donald Trump said Thursday in a Truth Social post that the US won't attack Iran at any time before the US midterm elections on Nov. 3. Trump said the blockade will remain in full effect and that oil is flowing in record numbers through the Strait of Hormuz. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 3.6% to $91.44 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract climbed up 4.1% to $104.30 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.5% to $3.15 per 1 million BTU. In sector news, US natural gas stocks rose 85 billion cubic feet in the week ended Oct. 2, above the 82 billion cubic foot increase expected in a Bloomberg survey and following an increase of 64 billion cubic feet in the previous week. In corporate news, Devon Energy (DVN) said Thursday it agreed to sell its assets in the Eagle Ford basin to Crescent Energy (CRGY) for $4.2 billion in cash. Devon shares rose 2.2%, and Crescent fell 3.8%. Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen ahead of landfall on the northern Gulf Coast by this weekend, CNN reported. The storm rapidly intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane on Wednesday night, the news report added. Chevron (CVX) has begun shut-in procedures for production at four Gulf of America facilities and is evacuating workers as Isaias approaches, the company said. Chevron shares were up 3.3%. Petrobras (PBR) shares rose 3% after the firm said it has acquired the Azurita block in the Campos

Sector Update: Energy

03:37 PM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 3% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 3.2%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index advanced 1.6%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index decreased 0.3%. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 3.6% to $91.44 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract climbed 4.1% to $104.30 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.5% to $3.15 per 1 million BTU. In corporate news, Petrobras (PBR) shares rose 3.2% after it said Thursday it has acquired the Azurita block in the Campos Basin and the Cruzeiro Sul block in the Santos Basin in a public bidding round promoted by Brazil's National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels for a signature bonus of 232.4 million Brazilian reais ($46.4 million).

Petrobras Secures 21 Blocks in Brazil's ANP Bidding Round

01:10 PM EDT, 10/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Petrobras (PBR) acquired the Azurita block in the Campos Basin and the Cruzeiro Sul block in the Santos Basin in a public bidding round promoted by Brazil's National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels for a signature bonus of 232.4 million Brazilian reais ($46.4 million), it said in a Thursday regulatory filing. In the Ceara Basin, Petrobras acquired seven blocks with a 70% participating interest in partnership with QatarEnergy Brasil during the 6th Concession Permanent Offer Cycle and also acquired 12 blocks in the Campos Basin, with a 100% participating interest, according to the filing. The total amount of signature bonuses to be paid by the company by Dec. 30, in connection with the 21 blocks, is about 3.22 billion reais, per the filing. Price: 24.70, Change: +0.71, Percent Change: +2.94

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.

QatarEnergy will hold a 30% stake in the project, while Petrobras will hold 70%.

QatarEnergy will hold a 30% participating interest, while the operator Petrobras will hold 70%. The concession contract is expected to be signed in the first half of 2027.

QatarEnergy will hold a 30% stake in the project, with the concession contract expected to be signed in the first half of 2027.

QatarEnergy will hold a 30% participating interest, while the operator Petrobras will hold 70%. The concession contract is expected to be signed in the first half of 2027.

Brazilian national oil company wins 8 blocks in the Campos Basin

Petrobras has acquired eight blocks in the Campos Basin during an auction held by Brazil's oil regulator.

TechnipFMC Secures Flexibles Contract From Petrobras

04:39 PM EDT, 10/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- TechnipFMC (FTI) has secured a significant subsea contract from Petrobras (PBR) to supply flexible pipe systems for energy developments offshore Brazil, it said late Tuesday. For TechnipFMC, a significant contract is worth between $75 million and $250 million, according to a statement. Under the contract awarded after a competitive bidding process, TechnipFMC will design and manufacture flexible flowlines for use across pre-salt fields, it said.

TechnipFMC wins Petrobras subsea contract worth $75 million-$250 million

TechnipFMC won a significant subsea contract from Petrobras to supply flexible pipe systems for offshore Brazil developments. Scope covers design, engineering, and manufacture of flexible flowlines for multiple pre-salt fields. Contract value pegged at USD 75 million to USD 250 million. Order booked in third-quarter 2026 inbound orders. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. TechnipFMC plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20261006470138) on October 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0637 GMT - SK Innovation is likely to benefit from higher lubricant base oil prices, LS Securities analyst K.H. Chung says. The South Korean refiner is a global leader in premium lubricant base oils, producing about 80,000 barrels of Group III base oils a day, Chung writes in a note. She expects the supply shortage of lubricant base oils to persist for more than a year. Tight supply of kerosene and diesel and wider refining margins could also continue to boost the company's earnings, she adds. LS Securities upgrades the stock to buy from hold and raises its target price to 187,000 won from 126,000 won. Shares end 2.6% higher at 158,000 won. (kwanwoo.jun@wsj.com) 0113 GMT - YTL Power International could see upside from its expanding data-center and AI infrastructure, as well as renewed power-generation opportunities, says Hong Leong IB analyst Daniel Wong in a note. Its Kulai and Sedenak West hubs offer 2.4GW of potential data-center capacity, while its AI-GPU capacity could scale to 100MW or more and support a new services business. The procurement of seven gas turbines totaling 5.25GW also positions YTL for power-generation growth and supports its expanding data-center pipeline, he reckons. Higher water tariffs and planned treatment plants at its unit Ranhill Utilities should support earnings as Johor's water demand rises, he adds. Hong Leong raises its target price to 8.08 ringgit from 7.58 ringgit and keeps a buy rating. Shares are 1.4% higher at 5.62 ringgit. (yingxian.wong@wsj.com) The price fetched by Amplitude Energy for its natural gas in 1Q should improve on the prior three months, supporting growth in revenue. That's the view of Bell Potter analyst Stuart Howe, who points to higher gas volumes in the quarter. Also, spot natural gas prices recovered to a quarterly average of A$9.77 per gigajoule, from A$8.42 per gigajoule in 4Q of FY26. Amplitude is due to report its 1Q p

Petrobras, Ecopetrol complete Colombia Caribbean deepwater offshore exploration campaign with USD 1 billion investment

Petrobras, with Ecopetrol, completed a 2.5-year deepwater exploration campaign offshore Colombia’s Caribbean, drilling five wells. Program spending totaled about USD 1 billion, with Petrobras operating under the GUA-OFF-0 contract with Colombia’s hydrocarbons agency. Equity split set at 44.4% for Petrobras, 55.6% for Ecopetrol, strengthening the basin’s gas potential assessment. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ecopetrol SA - Empresa Colombiana de Petroleos published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

U.S. Stock Market Movement | Bolsonaro Performs Better Than Polls Expected, Brazilian Concept Stocks Rally

According to GTJAI, after the opening of the US stock market on Monday, Brazilian concept stocks collectively surged. As of press time, financial platform XP Inc (XP.US) rose over 30%, digital bank Nu Holdings (NU.US) climbed more than 13%, Petrobras (PBR.US) was up over 10%, Vale (VALE.US) increased by more than 4%, and MercadoLibre (MELI.US) gained more than 6%. The rally came after the results of the first round of the Brazilian presidential election, where Flavio Bolsonaro led current President Lula with about 47% of the vote compared to Lula’s 45%, performing better than previous poll predictions. The two will face off in a runoff on October 25. Investors are focused on Bolsonaro's policy proposals regarding tightening fiscal policy, controlling public spending, and lowering corporate taxes.

BUZZ—US Stock Market Updates—Cenovus Energy, TeraWulf, Alector

Workspace search string for single stock price trends: STXBZ "Today’s Outlook" newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7 "Morning News Briefing": https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8 Reuters, October 5 - At Monday’s opening, major Wall Street indexes were flat, with tech stocks pulling back from record highs. As Treasury yields and oil prices remain elevated, investors are seeking new clues on the direction of monetary policy. Highlights: ** Cenovus Energy CVE.TO — Cenovus agreed to acquire Athabasca for 5.7 billions CAD; stock price dropped nL4N45R0RM ** Establishment Labs ESTA.O — Stock rose after FDA approved Motiva implants in additional sizes nL4N45R0SB ** Bristol Myers Squibb BMY.N — Leerink downgraded rating, citing pipeline risks nL4N45R0PN ** TeraWulf WULF.O — Doubled power capacity at Kentucky data center campus; shares up nL4N45R0QG ** Texas Roadhouse TXRH.O — Evercore ISI upgraded to “outperform”; stock rose nL6N45R0P2 ** Lumexa Imaging LMRI.O — Truist initiated coverage with “buy” rating; shares up nL6N45R0NS ** Alector ALEC.O — Stock surged after agreement with Genentech on experimental Parkinson’s drug nL6N45R0NF ** Align Technology ALGN.O — Broker downgraded to “neutral” amid slowing demand; stock declined nL4N45R0NV ** Insmed INSM.O — Shares fell after CFO Sara Bonstein resigned nL4N45R0O4 ** RXO RXO.N — C.H. Robinson announced $5.8 billions acquisition plan; RXO shares up nL6N45R0N4 ** Harley-Davidson HOG.N — Citi upgraded to “buy”; shares rose nL6N45R0M3 ** GEO Group GEO.N — Stock climbed after $950 millions ICE facility sale and expanded buyback nL6N45R0MR ** Vistra VST.N — Reportedly to receive $4.2 billions US nuclear loan; shares up nL4N45R0L8 ** Vaxcyte PCVX.O — Stock surged after successful late-stage clinical results for pneumococcal vaccine nL4N45R0K0 ** Estée Lauder EL.N — Barclays upgraded to “overweight”; shares up nL6N45R0HX ** PTC PTC.O — Schneider Electric agreed to acquire PTC for $22.6 billions; stock surged nL6N45R0HV ** Petrobras PBR.N, Itaú Unibanco ITUB.N, MercadoLibre BBD.N, Nu Holdings NU.N — Strong performance by Bolsonaro lifted market sentiment, Brazilian ADR shares soared. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automatically translates its reports into several other languages. As automated translation may contain errors or miss required context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the automated translation, which is provided solely for reader convenience. Reuters accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by use of the automated translation function.)

U.S. stock market movement: Petrobras surges on October 5th due to Brazil's election, Amapá's new oil layer, and oil exploration.

BUZZ - Boosted by market sentiment from Bolsonaro’s strong performance, Brazilian ADR prices rise

October 5 – As Brazil's right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro outperformed expectations in the first round of the presidential elections on Sunday, shares of Brazilian companies listed in the U.S. rose in pre-market trading (link). Bolsonaro held a narrow lead over the incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with both set to compete in a runoff on October 25. The senator is the son of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro. “Bolsonaro's stronger-than-expected performance, coupled with a rightward shift in Congress, should support Brazil’s benchmark stock index Ibovespa and put downward pressure on long-term yields,” said Andrés Abadía, Chief Latin America Economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. Shares of state-owned oil company Petrobras (PBR.N) rose 10.4%, while Latin America's largest private bank Itau Unibanco (ITUB.N) climbed 11.2%. Banco Bradesco (BBD.N) increased 10.8%, and aircraft manufacturer Embraer (ERJ.N) gained 6.3%. Brazilian e-commerce and fintech company MercadoLibre (BBD.N) and digital bank Nu Holdings (NU.N) rose 6.8% and 10.4% respectively. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ.P) was up 11.6%. As of the previous trading session, Brazil’s benchmark Bovespa Index (.BVSP) had gained over 19% year-to-date. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automates the translation of its reports into several other languages. Automated translations may contain errors or may not provide needed context; Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translation texts and provides them solely for reader convenience. Reuters accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by the use of automated translation functions.)

Cardano daily chart forms golden cross, new partnerships and node update announced

Petrobras will start drilling three new oil wells in the first quarter of 2027.

Petrobras expects to complete drilling of the first well at the Amazon River mouth by the end of October.

Sector Update: Energy

Petrobras Makes New Oil Discovery Off Coast of Brazil's Amapa

Cardano Launches Blockchain Solutions to Verify Sustainability Data for Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel

Cardano Price Prediction October 2026: ADA Targets $0.29 in October as Petrobras Deal Adds to the News Flow

Brazilian Petroleum to increase aviation fuel prices by 11.8% starting October 1

Cardano Hits $0.25 on Petrobras Adoption: Next ADA Buy Zone Revealed

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Softer Tuesday Afternoon

Sector Update: Energy

Petrobras Signs Long-Term LNG Purchase Agreement With Cheniere

Cheniere signs 22-year LNG supply deal with Petrobras for 0.8 mtpa

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Late Afternoon