Night Watch Investment Management’s Strategic Decision to Exit Noble Corporation plc (NE)

Group 1 - Night Watch Investment Management reported a 4.28% net appreciation in its fund LP for Q3 2025, with a year-to-date performance of 25.88% [1] - The portfolio continued to perform strongly during the quarter, coinciding with a robust market recovery [1] - Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:NE) was highlighted as a significant stock, showing a one-month return of 12.44% and a 52-week gain of 1.20% [2] Group 2 - Night Watch Investment Management fully exited its energy positions, including Noble Corporation plc, due to a pause in offshore spending that began in 2024, with expectations of no resumption until at least 2027 [3] - The company noted that Noble Energy trades at approximately 10 times free cash flow, which is not considered cheap given an 8% cost of debt and limited asset lifespan [3] - Noble Corporation plc was not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 47 hedge fund portfolios holding it at the end of Q3, down from 49 in the previous quarter [4]