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Shell and TotalEnergies have declared force majeure due to Qatar's LNG shutdown, which may disrupt contractual deliveries to downstream buyers, indicating a ripple effect in global gas markets.

UBS has downgraded the US stock market to benchmark in a fully invested global equity portfolio, citing the fading of factors that drove years of outperformance.

Big Oil companies are refocusing on upstream portfolio renewal to ensure they have enough high-quality barrels to avoid production decline in the 2030s, according to WoodMac's analysis of Q4 data.

Falling oil prices may not directly benefit consumers due to rising electricity costs, potentially affecting low-income households with limited stock portfolios or financial buffers.

TotalEnergies is expanding its exploration portfolio in Namibia, acquiring a 42.5% operated interest in the PEL104 license, positioning itself for potential oil discoveries in the region.

TotalEnergies has signed a major supply deal with Airbus to provide clean power to their German and UK sites, doubling down on its clean energy strategy and Integrated Power business.

Eni expects a 'very finely balanced' LNG market in 2026 due to high European demand and rebounding Asian consumption, contradicting forecasts of a supply glut.

Goldman Sachs' involvement in a $58 billion merger and Mizuho's buy recommendation on Broadcom suggest positive market sentiment for these companies, indicating potential long-term growth opportunities.

Equinor is exiting Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play by selling its assets to Vista Energy for $1.1 billion, focusing on high-grading its international portfolio.

Equinor has sold its assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin to Vista Energy for $1.1 billion, as part of its strategy to high-grade its international portfolio.

Big fund managers are shifting focus from individual stock picking to achieving alpha through diversified investments in cash, bonds, gold, and commodities, as beating the S&P 500 becomes increasingly difficult.

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is selling its European petrochemicals business and engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe for $950 million as part of a portfolio optimization strategy.