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Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

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Commodities

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<li>For the week ending 25/Oct, US crude inventories fell by 0.5m barrels, against expectations of a 1.5m barrel increase. Gasoline stocks also bucked forecasts of a build. </li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rose 78 Bcf for the week ending 25/Oct, marginally lower than analyst expectations of a 79 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 4.8% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>Shell and Chevron exceeded both revenue and EPS estimates, while Exxon and BP topped EPS but missed on revenue. TotalEnergies beat revenue expectations but fell short on EPS.</li>
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For the week ending 25/Oct, US crude inventories fell by 0.5m barrels, against expectations of a 1.5m barrel increase. Gasoline stocks also bucked forecasts of a build. 
US natural gas inventories rose 78 Bcf for the week ending 25/Oct, marginally lower than analyst expectations of a 79 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 4.8% above the 5-year seasonal average.
Shell and Chevron exceeded both revenue and EPS estimates, while Exxon and BP topped EPS but missed on revenue. TotalEnergies beat revenue expectations but fell short on EPS.


[ETP 2024/44] WTI Rallies on Healthier Demand Outlook; Henry Hub Stumbles Under Weather Woes

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Exxon Mobil will report Q3 earnings on 01/Nov, with analysts expecting a 6.3% YoY rise in revenue but an 11% fall in EPS, due to weaker crude oil prices.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil's OI PCR at 0.69 signals neutral sentiment, while an 84% IV percentile indicates high volatility. Its volume PCR is also in the neutral territory.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil’s short interest rose from the previous biweekly period, reaching 41.27 million shares as of 15/Oct—a 6.3% increase from 30/Sep and a 16.5% rise since 15/Jul.</li>
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Exxon Mobil will report Q3 earnings on 01/Nov, with analysts expecting a 6.3% YoY rise in revenue but an 11% fall in EPS, due to weaker crude oil prices.
Exxon Mobil's OI PCR at 0.69 signals neutral sentiment, while an 84% IV percentile indicates high volatility. Its volume PCR is also in the neutral territory.
Exxon Mobil’s short interest rose from the previous biweekly period, reaching 41.27 million shares as of 15/Oct—a 6.3% increase from 30/Sep and a 16.5% rise since 15/Jul.


[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Exxon Mobil OI PCR Neutral While Short Interest Rises

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<li>For the week ending 18/Oct, US crude inventories increased by 5.5m barrels, exceeding expectations of a 0.8m barrel build. Gasoline stocks defied expectations of decline while distillate inventories fell lesser-than-expected.  </li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rose 80 Bcf for the week ending 18/Oct, higher than analyst expectations of an 61 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 4.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>Schlumberger missed revenue estimates by 1.2% but beat EPS forecasts by 0.6%, prompting analysts to cut target prices. Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco's CEO anticipates improved Chinese oil demand post-stimulus.</li>
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For the week ending 18/Oct, US crude inventories increased by 5.5m barrels, exceeding expectations of a 0.8m barrel build. Gasoline stocks defied expectations of decline while distillate inventories fell lesser-than-expected.  
US natural gas inventories rose 80 Bcf for the week ending 18/Oct, higher than analyst expectations of an 61 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 4.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
Schlumberger missed revenue estimates by 1.2% but beat EPS forecasts by 0.6%, prompting analysts to cut target prices. Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco's CEO anticipates improved Chinese oil demand post-stimulus.


[ETP 2024/43] WTI Rebounds as Middle East Conflict Escalates; Henry Hub Rises on Improving Demand

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<li>For the week ending 11/Oct, US crude inventories decreased by 2.2m barrels, diverging from expectations of a 1.8m barrel build. Additionally, gasoline and distillate stockpiles also declined more than anticipated.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rose 76 Bcf for the week ending 11/Oct, lower than analyst expectations of an 80 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 4.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Occidental’s target prices were cut. Notably, analysts kept their Buy ratings on Reliance despite its net profit falling by 4.8% YoY.</li>
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For the week ending 11/Oct, US crude inventories decreased by 2.2m barrels, diverging from expectations of a 1.8m barrel build. Additionally, gasoline and distillate stockpiles also declined more than anticipated.
US natural gas inventories rose 76 Bcf for the week ending 11/Oct, lower than analyst expectations of an 80 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 4.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Occidental’s target prices were cut. Notably, analysts kept their Buy ratings on Reliance despite its net profit falling by 4.8% YoY.


[ETP 2024/42] WTI Falls as Supply Disruption Fears Subside, Nat-Gas Slides on Weaker Demand Outlook

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<li>For the week ending 04/Oct, US crude inventories rose by 5.8m barrels, exceeding expectations of a 2m barrel build. However, gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell more than expected.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rose by 82 Bcf for the week ending 04/Oct, higher than analyst expectations of a 73 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 5.1% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>Chevron and Shell experienced target price upgrades, while Schlumberger and Occidental’s target prices were cut. Notably, BNP Paribas downgraded Exxon to Underperform from Neutral.</li>
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For the week ending 04/Oct, US crude inventories rose by 5.8m barrels, exceeding expectations of a 2m barrel build. However, gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell more than expected.
US natural gas inventories rose by 82 Bcf for the week ending 04/Oct, higher than analyst expectations of a 73 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 5.1% above the 5-year seasonal average.
Chevron and Shell experienced target price upgrades, while Schlumberger and Occidental’s target prices were cut. Notably, BNP Paribas downgraded Exxon to Underperform from Neutral.


[ETP 2024/41] WTI Rises Amid Supply Disruption Fears; Nat-Gas Demand Wanes Due to Hurricane Milton

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Shell PLC explores and refines petroleum products. The Company produces fuels, chemicals, and lubricants. Shell serves clients worldwide.

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[ETP 2024/44] WTI Rallies on Healthier Demand Outlook; Henry Hub Stumbles Under Weather Woes

​US crude and gasoline inventories defy expectations, while natural gas storage sees above normal increase. Shell & Chevron outperform revenue and...

Mint Finance

[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Exxon Mobil OI PCR Neutral While Short Interest Rises

Exxon Mobil’s Q3 revenue is expected to rise but its EPS is anticipated to fall due to weak refining margins. OI and volume PCR imply neutral...

Mint Finance

[ETP 2024/43] WTI Rebounds as Middle East Conflict Escalates; Henry Hub Rises on Improving Demand

​US crude inventories surged, natural gas inventories rose, Schlumberger missed revenue but beat EPS, Saudi Aramco CEO optimistic about Chinese oil...

Mint Finance

[ETP 2024/42] WTI Falls as Supply Disruption Fears Subside, Nat-Gas Slides on Weaker Demand Outlook

​US oil inventories see a surprise fall, while US nat-gas stock rises less than expected. Chevron sees a target price upgrade while HSBC expects a...

Mint Finance

[ETP 2024/41] WTI Rises Amid Supply Disruption Fears; Nat-Gas Demand Wanes Due to Hurricane Milton

​WTI prices rise as supply concerns outweigh demand worries and larger-than-expected build in US crude inventories. US nat-gas inventories also...

Mint Finance

US crude and gasoline inventories defy expectations, while natural gas storage sees above normal increase. Shell & Chevron outperform revenue and...

US crude inventories surged, natural gas inventories rose, Schlumberger missed revenue but beat EPS, Saudi Aramco CEO optimistic about Chinese oil...

US oil inventories see a surprise fall, while US nat-gas stock rises less than expected. Chevron sees a target price upgrade while HSBC expects a...

WTI prices rise as supply concerns outweigh demand worries and larger-than-expected build in US crude inventories. US nat-gas inventories also...