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Suhas Reddy

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Commodities

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<li>For the week ending 20/Sep, US crude inventories declined by 4.5m barrels, surpassing expectations of a 1.3m barrel drawdown. Gasoline and distillate stockpiles also decreased more than analyst estimates.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 47 Bcf for the week ending 20/Sep, lower than analyst expectations of a 52 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 7.1% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>BP and Shell experienced rating downgrades and target price reductions, while TotalEnergies and Exxon Mobil saw upward revisions in their target prices.</li>
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For the week ending 20/Sep, US crude inventories declined by 4.5m barrels, surpassing expectations of a 1.3m barrel drawdown. Gasoline and distillate stockpiles also decreased more than analyst estimates.
US natural gas inventories rise 47 Bcf for the week ending 20/Sep, lower than analyst expectations of a 52 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 7.1% above the 5-year seasonal average.
BP and Shell experienced rating downgrades and target price reductions, while TotalEnergies and Exxon Mobil saw upward revisions in their target prices.


[ETP 2024/39] WTI Prices Slip as Supply Concerns Ease; Nat-Gas Soars on Strong Demand Expectations

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Schlumberger’s Q3 2024 revenue is projected to increase by 12% YoY and EPS by 15.4%, driven by international growth, digital sales, and cost-efficiency programs.</li>
<li>Management expects 2024 EBITDA margin to reach or exceed 25%, driven by stronger H2 performance led by seasonally higher year-end digital and product sales.</li>
<li>Schlumberger announced a milestone in sustainable lithium production and secured significant contracts through its carbon capture and OneSubsea joint ventures.</li>
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Schlumberger’s Q3 2024 revenue is projected to increase by 12% YoY and EPS by 15.4%, driven by international growth, digital sales, and cost-efficiency programs.
Management expects 2024 EBITDA margin to reach or exceed 25%, driven by stronger H2 performance led by seasonally higher year-end digital and product sales.
Schlumberger announced a milestone in sustainable lithium production and secured significant contracts through its carbon capture and OneSubsea joint ventures.


[Earnings Preview] Schlumberger Set for Q3 Growth on Global Demand and Seasonal Boost

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<li>For the week ending 13/Sep, US crude inventories dropped by 1.6m barrels, surpassing the expected 0.2m barrel decline. Gasoline stockpiles grew less than forecasted, while distillate inventories rose more.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 58 Bcf for the week ending 13/Sep, more than analyst expectations of a 53 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 8.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. DBS Bank initiated a Buy rating on Schlumberger and Halliburton.</li>
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For the week ending 13/Sep, US crude inventories dropped by 1.6m barrels, surpassing the expected 0.2m barrel decline. Gasoline stockpiles grew less than forecasted, while distillate inventories rose more.
US natural gas inventories rise 58 Bcf for the week ending 13/Sep, more than analyst expectations of a 53 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 8.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. DBS Bank initiated a Buy rating on Schlumberger and Halliburton.


[ETP 2024/38] Oil Rises on Fed Rate Cut and Geopolitics; Nat-Gas Gains on Warmer Forecasts

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<li>For the week ending 30/Aug, US crude inventories fell by 6.9m barrels, surpassing analysts expectations a 600k barrel drawdown. Distillate stocks surprisingly dropped, while gasoline inventories unexpectedly rose.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 13 bcf for the week ending 30/Aug, missing analyst expectations of a 26 bcf buildup. Inventories are 10.7% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>ADNOC to acquire a 35% stake in ExxonMobil’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen facility. BPN Paribas raised the target price on Chevron, while Grupo Santander downgraded TotalEnergies.</li>
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For the week ending 30/Aug, US crude inventories fell by 6.9m barrels, surpassing analysts expectations a 600k barrel drawdown. Distillate stocks surprisingly dropped, while gasoline inventories unexpectedly rose.
US natural gas inventories rise 13 bcf for the week ending 30/Aug, missing analyst expectations of a 26 bcf buildup. Inventories are 10.7% above the 5-year seasonal average.
ADNOC to acquire a 35% stake in ExxonMobil’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen facility. BPN Paribas raised the target price on Chevron, while Grupo Santander downgraded TotalEnergies.


[ETP 2024/36] Oil Slumps as Supply Fears Fade; Nat-Gas Soars on Rising Demand Outlook

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<li>For the week ending 23/Aug, US crude inventories fell by 846k barrels, while analysts expected a 2.7 mb drawdown. Gasoline stocks dropped more than expected, while distillate inventories unexpectedly rose.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 35 bcf for the week ending 23/Aug, exceeding analyst expectations of a 33 bcf buildup. Inventories are 12.1% above the 5-year seasonal average</li>
<li>Exxon expects global crude oil demand to remain around 100m bpd through 2050. Brokerages lowered target prices on Occidental and Halliburton.</li>
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For the week ending 23/Aug, US crude inventories fell by 846k barrels, while analysts expected a 2.7 mb drawdown. Gasoline stocks dropped more than expected, while distillate inventories unexpectedly rose.
US natural gas inventories rise 35 bcf for the week ending 23/Aug, exceeding analyst expectations of a 33 bcf buildup. Inventories are 12.1% above the 5-year seasonal average
Exxon expects global crude oil demand to remain around 100m bpd through 2050. Brokerages lowered target prices on Occidental and Halliburton.


[ETP 2024/35] Crude Oil Slips Amid Demand Concerns; Nat-Gas Under Pressure from Oversupply

France

TotalEnergies SE operates as an energy company. The Company produces, transports, and supplies crude oil, natural gas, and low carbon electricity, as well as refines petrochemical products. TotalEnergies owns and manages gasoline filling stations worldwide.

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TotalEnergies (TTE US)

[ETP 2024/39] WTI Prices Slip as Supply Concerns Ease; Nat-Gas Soars on Strong Demand Expectations

WTI reversed gains as supply disruptions eased amid persistent demand worries. In contrast, nat-gas prices surged on expectations of strong demand...

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[Earnings Preview] Schlumberger Set for Q3 Growth on Global Demand and Seasonal Boost

SLB's international operations are set to drive Q3 growth, offsetting North American weakness. Key advancements in carbon capture and lithium...

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[ETP 2024/38] Oil Rises on Fed Rate Cut and Geopolitics; Nat-Gas Gains on Warmer Forecasts

Oil prices are rising as demand prospects improve. Natural gas prices recovered due to warmer weather forecasts. TotalEnergies received a target...

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[ETP 2024/36] Oil Slumps as Supply Fears Fade; Nat-Gas Soars on Rising Demand Outlook

WTI hit a 2024 low on Wednesday as Libyan supply crisis eased & weak manufacturing in China and US fuelled demand concerns. Nat-gas surged on...

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[ETP 2024/35] Crude Oil Slips Amid Demand Concerns; Nat-Gas Under Pressure from Oversupply

Weak U.S. crude withdrawal heightens demand concerns, while Libya and Israel-Hamas supply risks offer support. Exxon sees strong oil demand until...

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