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Eni's 32% stake in Vaca Muerta shale blocks supplies Argentina's $7B LNG export project. A stable fiscal regime is needed to unlock investment. YPF faces execution risk.
Indian equities rallied Friday with the Sensex up 600 points and Nifty above 24,000. Infosys (Alpha Score 57) and HDFC Bank led the move as banking and IT stocks rebounded from this week's oil-driven selloff.
Natural gas holds ascending channel above $3.18 as WTI and Brent defend support. RSI neutral. Record LNG exports support demand. Key levels: $3.26, $71.15, $76.08. Trade setups conditional on support holding.
Goldman Sachs forecasts copper at $7.50/lb by end-2027, citing a structural supply deficit of 500k-750k tonnes over three years. The bank says the market's reaction to any disruption would be larger than expected.
STO has rallied 17.6% in 2025 while TCL remains near its lows. A simple valuation approach can help decide which offers better value based on commodity cycles and infrastructure cash flows.
Tasnee's SEPC ethylene cracker expansion enters trial production. Earnings contribution expected from Q3 2026. Next Tadawul filing will test the timeline.
A Seeking Alpha analyst argues Dow can weather the chemicals downcycle. But Citi sees demand destruction risk, and the catalysts are all one-way. Alpha Score: Weak 32/100.
Nyrstar NV's extraordinary general meeting failed to reach quorum, leaving an agenda item unresolved. The board will decide on a second meeting. The zinc smelter faces ongoing commodity pressure.
CRH's $8.5B Arcosa acquisition boosts its North America infrastructure bet. Jefferies sees 5-6% EPS lift from 2027, raises PT to $165.50. Leadership changes signal execution focus.
Indian Oil cut commercial LPG by ₹183.50 from July 1 after the US-Iran ceasefire extension. Domestic rates unchanged. The next revision on Aug 1 hinges on crude oil over the next 30 days.
JHL and JCL get BSE approval to extend NCD maturity by six months, buying time to sell JSFB shares for repayment. TPG flags contractual sale mandate.
Gold and silver prices fell in India on Wednesday as the dollar rallied, pressuring precious metals. MCX gold dropped 0.94% to ₹141,600. Silver slid 1.86%.
Alcoa adds 10M tonnes bauxite and 4M tonnes alumina. Leverage rises above 3x EBITDA. CFO targets sub-2.5x within 18 months via cash flow and asset sales.
Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by ₹183.5 follows June hike after Middle East supply squeeze. Household rates unchanged.
India cuts commercial LPG by ₹183.5 per 19-kg cylinder from July 1. Restaurants save ₹700-900 monthly. Domestic rates unchanged. Next revision August 1.
AnteoTech completed the first stage of a collaborative immunoassay program for AnteoBind NXT magnetic particles. Shares jumped 21.4%. Algorae Pharma won a NSW Health supply contract. Duketon Mining reported gold intersections at Barlee.
Perseus Mining will report June-quarter results on July 30, with CEO Craig Jones hosting an investor webinar. The update covers production, costs, and guidance for its three West African gold mines.
Forrestania Resources secures $310m placement at $0.40/share to fund $300m Edna May buy from Ramelius, targeting 2027 restart.
Resolution Minerals one-third through 13,700m Horse Heaven drill, targeting gold and tungsten extensions. The ASX-lister's recent DIBC membership opens supply chain funding.
Iran's refusal to meet U.S. envoys directly dims near-term ceasefire hopes, pushing Brent above $73. The move widens India's import bill and tests OPEC+ strategy ahead of June.
Red Mountain Mining (ASX:RMX) confirmed tungsten skarn at Pioneer, Montana. Ten of 30 rock chip samples exceeded 500ppm WO3, with peaks up to 0.32%. Drill testing planned for mid-July.
NexGen's June 30 call detailed Arrow project permitting, financing, and offtake. The updated feasibility study will set a cost benchmark for junior uranium miners across the Athabasca Basin.
Alcoa pays $3.1B cash and $1B in shares for South32's aluminium chain, assumes $1.2B in rehab liabilities, and gains low-cost smelters in South Africa and Australia.
Air Products shares gained 4% as it trimmed NEOM and slowed hydrogen spending. The May earnings call will test whether core margins hold.
Carbon Streaming said UpEnergy missed a $4.9M closing payment, terminating the buyout deal. The original carbon stream remains active. The company is evaluating legal remedies.
Baker Hughes shares surged 46% on LNG and AI hype. The oilfield services half of the business is flat. Alpha Score 45 reflects the tension. Q2 earnings in late July will test the premium valuation.
GLNG Alpha Score 38 reflects contract renegotiation risk from LNG oversupply; LNG Alpha Score 66 reflects stronger contract protection. Next point: EIA export report.
Swinging from a $30M loss to $54M profit, Par Pacific's distillate-heavy refining and new renewable fuels facility give analysts reason to expect more upside.
FutureFuel Corp. declared a $0.01 per share dividend for Q3 2026, matching the prior quarter. The payout signals steady cash generation despite headwinds in the chemical segment.
Crude oil tests a multi-layer support zone from $68.81 to $66.57 after breaking its 200-day moving average. A close above $68.81 would signal a potential bottom.