Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-06-18 11:24Group 1 - The A-share market saw a slight increase in major indices, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.04%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 0.24%, and the ChiNext Index by 0.23% [1] - Multiple oil and gas exploration stocks experienced significant movements, with some stocks surging by as much as 400% during trading [2][8] - The trading volume in the A-share market reached 12,217 billion yuan, with more stocks declining than rising [2] Group 2 - International oil prices surged to a two-month high, with Brent crude oil rising over 6% to exceed $77 per barrel, and WTI crude oil increasing over 5% to surpass $73 per barrel [10][13] - The announcement from United Energy Group regarding a production increase contract in Uzbekistan's Gazli region is expected to enhance the company's energy portfolio in Central Asia, with an estimated total output of approximately 57.8 billion cubic meters over the initial contract period [7][8] - The contract includes a minimum direct foreign investment of $100 million in the first four years, aimed at increasing hydrocarbon production and profitability [7]