Crude oil prices after the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites EQUITY: JAPAN OIL PRODUCTS Crude oil market waiting to see how Iran responds Quick Note US military bombs Iran's nuclear sites Shinichi Yamazaki - NSC shinichi.yamazaki.a3@nomura.com +81 3 6703 1133 over the weekend, the US military bombed three nuclear sites in Iran (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan) in an action dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the operation involved 14 state-of-the-art "bunker buste ...

Advancing the Future of Energy • With Capital Discipline, Innovation and Unmatched Execution Leading Producer of Liquid Transportation Fuels C A P I TA L D I S C I P L I N E I N N O VAT I O N U N M ATC H E D E X E C U T I O N I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N | M A R C H 2 0 2 5 Cautionary Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made by Valero Energy Corporation ("VLO" or "Valero") within the meaning of federal securities laws. These statements discuss future expectations, cont ...

Industry Overview - The Zacks Airline industry is involved in transporting passengers and cargo globally, with operators maintaining a fleet of mainline jets and regional planes [3] - The industry includes both legacy carriers and low-cost airlines, and its performance is closely tied to the overall economy [3] - Air travel demand has improved significantly from pandemic lows, indicating a recovery trend [3] Current Market Conditions - The gradual de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has led to a decline in oil prices, positively impacting airline fuel costs [1][9] - The average jet fuel cost is projected to decrease to $86 per barrel in 2025 from $99 per barrel in 2024, contributing to a lower total fuel bill of $236 billion in 2025 compared to $261 billion in 2024 [8] - Despite low fuel costs, airlines are facing increased labor costs due to a post-COVID-19 labor shortage, which is affecting their bottom-line growth [10] Financial Performance and Projections - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts total airline revenues to reach $979 billion in 2025, with passenger revenues expected to hit $693 billion, marking a 1.6% increase from 2024 [4] - A record 4.99 billion passengers are anticipated to travel globally in 2025, representing a 4% increase from 2024 [4] - The Zacks Airline industry has outperformed the S&P 500, returning 22.7% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's 9.6% rise [14] Shareholder Returns - Airlines are increasingly returning cash to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, reflecting financial strength and confidence [5] - Delta Air Lines has approved a 25% dividend hike, raising its quarterly cash dividend to $0.75 from $0.60, to be paid on August 21, 2025 [6][7] Investment Opportunities - LATAM Airlines is experiencing strong air travel demand, with a 3.6% increase in passengers in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, and a 28.8% upward revision in earnings estimates [22] - Copa Holdings is benefiting from regional economic expansion and has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with upward revisions of 6.3% and 4.5% for current and next-year earnings, respectively [26][27] - SkyWest has gained 7.5% over the past three months, with a 3.5% upward revision in earnings estimates for 2025 [31]

Core Points - Centrus Energy's subsidiary has successfully produced and delivered 900 kilograms of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to the U.S. Department of Energy, marking a significant milestone in HALEU production [1][2] - The company has achieved its production target for Phase II of its contract with the Department of Energy, having delivered over 920 kilograms of HALEU to date [1][3] - Centrus is the only source of HALEU enrichment in the Western world, which is critical for the next generation of reactors [2] - The company is moving into Phase III of its HALEU production contract, having secured a contract extension for an additional year of production through June 30, 2026 [2][3] - The HALEU produced is intended to support national priorities, including the demonstration and commercialization of HALEU-fueled advanced reactors [4] Company Overview - Centrus Energy has been a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services since 1998, providing over 1,850 reactor years of fuel, equivalent to more than 7 billion tons of coal [5] - The company is focused on restoring America's uranium enrichment capabilities at scale to meet clean energy, energy security, and national security needs [6]

Is Plug's hype worth the stock price pop?The stock of Plug Power (PLUG 5.96%), maker of hydrogen fuel cells and the hydrogen to fuel them, jumped 5.5% through 12:45 p.m. ET Tuesday after announcing what was -- honestly -- some pretty ho-hum news. In a press release out this morning, Plug confirmed plans to participate in a pair of imminent investor conferences. What's on Plug Power's to-do list?First, Plug said its president and VP of investor relations would present at today's J.P. Morgan Energy, Power, Re ...

RESTON, Va., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), a leader in advanced nuclear fuel technology, today announced that Seth Grae, President & Chief Executive Officer, will participate as a panelist at the Nuclear Energy Summit taking place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Dolder Grand in Zurich, Switzerland. The Nuclear Energy Summit, hosted by Arnova Capital AG, brings together leading industry executives, policymakers, and investors to discuss the latest developments in ...

TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 27: The BP logo is displayed outside a petrol station that also ... More offers electric vehicle recharging in Taunton on February 27, 2025 in Somerset, England. Oil giant BP, announced that it is slashing renewables investment and instead boosting its fossil fuel production. (Photo by Anna Barclay/Getty Images)Getty Images BP plc stock (NYSE: BP) has increased by about 7% year-to-date, slightly surpassing the S&P 500’s 2% increase. Currently trading at around $32 per shar ...

[Music] On June 13th, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited renewable volume obligation proposal for 2026 and 2027 under the renewable fuel standard. The proposal will greatly increase the required volume of biomassbased diesel blended by refiners from 3.35% billion gallons in 2025 to 5.61% 61 billion gallons in 2026 and 2027. The proposal also prioritizes using soybean oil and ethanol produced in the United States and discourages the use of biomass and feed stocks produced outside o ...

RT 𝙺𝚒𝚖𝚋𝚊𝚕 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚔 🤠 (@kimbal)For those curious, our current subsidies to fossil fuels are about the same as our subsidies to solar and wind.$10-$15B per year. For both.We need both. We need them now.American Energy Independence FTW!Thank you @grok for your summary: https://t.co/oQZfNXJEkf ...

Core Insights - Airbus SE secured a firm order from Riyadh Air for 25 A350-1000 aircraft, with the potential for an additional 25, enhancing its global position in the A350 market and expected to boost future revenues once deliveries commence [1][9] Group 1: Airbus A350 Features and Demand - The A350 family offers the longest-range capability among commercial airliners, achieving at least 20% fuel savings and reducing CO2 emissions, with a goal of operating on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030 [2][9] - The A350 has received over 1,390 firm orders from more than 60 customers globally, with 657 aircraft currently in service as of May [3] Group 2: Market Growth and Revenue Projections - Rising air passenger traffic and demand for fuel-efficient aircraft are driving growth in the commercial aviation market, with Airbus forecasting a demand for 43,420 new aircraft deliveries over the next 20 years [4][5] - In 2024, Airbus reported a 6% year-over-year revenue growth from commercial aircraft activities, supported by a 4.2% increase in deliveries [5][6] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate predicts a 10.4% annual revenue improvement for Airbus in 2025 and 2026, indicating continued growth [6] Group 3: Competitor Insights - Boeing, a major competitor, has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.1% and is expected to see a 25.6% improvement in 2025 sales [7][8] - Embraer, the third-largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, has an average earnings surprise of 150.60% over the last four quarters, with a projected 15.9% sales improvement in 2025 [8] - Textron, known for business jets, has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10% and a 6.6% sales improvement forecast for 2025 [10] Group 4: Stock Performance - Over the past year, Airbus shares have increased by 16.1%, outperforming the industry growth of 14.5% [11]