Please see below information about transactions made under the fourth tranche of the 2025 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO). Date on which the buy-back tranche was announced: 29 October 2025. The duration of the buy-back tranche: 30 October to no later than 2 February 2026. Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 29 October 2025, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/658157 F ...

Core Insights - Microsoft announced a total investment of $15.2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and related projects in the UAE [1] Investment Details - From 2023 to the end of this year, Microsoft plans to invest over $7.3 billion in the UAE, which includes a $1.5 billion equity investment in G42 Group and over $4.6 billion in capital expenditures for AI and cloud data centers [1] - From early 2026 to the end of 2029, Microsoft will continue to invest more than $7.9 billion in related projects in the UAE [1] AI Utilization in UAE - A report from Microsoft indicates that the UAE ranks first globally in AI utilization per capita, with 59.4% of the population using generative AI, surpassing Singapore's 58.6% [1] Collaboration with ADNOC - Microsoft signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to jointly develop and deploy AI applications, aiming to promote smart transformation in the energy sector [1] - Under the agreement, Microsoft will provide AI tools and employee training programs to ADNOC, and both parties will explore establishing a joint innovation ecosystem to develop transformative smart solutions for the energy industry [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The overall rating for commodities and stock index futures is neutral [4] Core Viewpoints - The domestic market has received frequent positive news, but the economic foundation still needs to be strengthened. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposals were released, and the average GDP growth rate during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period is expected to be around 5%. The A-share market rebounded on November 3rd, and the thorium-based molten salt reactor concept stocks soared [2] - The Fed's pace of ending QT is still slow, and liquidity risks need to be monitored in November. The probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December is 67.8%. The US government shutdown continues, and the selection of the Fed chair candidate will also affect future monetary policy [2] - For commodities, the overall strategy is to be neutral. Different commodity sectors have different outlooks: basic metals are strong, black sectors are affected by downstream demand, the energy supply is expected to be loose in the medium term, the "anti-involution" space in the chemical sector is worthy of attention, and the focus on agriculture products is on China's procurement plan and weather expectations. Precious metals may enter a consolidation phase [3] Summary by Directory Market Analysis - The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposals set goals for national development, and the average GDP growth rate during this period is expected to be around 5%, which boosts market sentiment. The China-US economic and trade teams reached a three - point consensus, which includes resolving the TikTok issue, suspending some US investigations and export control rules, and canceling the "fentanyl tariff" [2] - The manufacturing PMI in October showed a decline. The China-US export and import rush needs to be digested. The RatingDog manufacturing PMI was 50.6, down from the previous value of 51.2 [2][5] - The China-EU export control dialogue was held, aiming to promote the stability and smoothness of the industrial and supply chains [2][5] - The Fed cut interest rates by 25BP and will end balance sheet reduction on December 1st. However, short - term capital tensions persist. The probability of a December rate cut is 67.8%. The US government shutdown continues and may become the longest in history [2] Commodity Analysis - The basic metal market is strong, with aluminum prices likely to reach the highest closing price since May 2022, and copper prices approaching the historical high [3][5] - The black sector is dragged down by downstream demand expectations, and the "anti - involution" situation should be noted [3] - The long - term supply limitation in the non - ferrous sector has not been alleviated, and it has been boosted by global easing expectations [3] - The energy supply is expected to be loose in the medium term. OPEC+ will increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in November and December, and suspend production increase in the first quarter of next year [3] - In the chemical sector, the "anti - involution" space of methanol, caustic soda, urea and other products is worthy of attention [3] - For agricultural products, pay attention to China's procurement plan for US goods and next year's weather expectations [3] - Precious metals may enter a consolidation phase after short - term fluctuations. A new gold tax policy was announced, which will increase retailer costs [3] Strategy - The overall strategy for commodities and stock index futures is neutral [4] Risk - Geopolitical risks may cause an upward risk in the energy sector; global economic downturn, Fed tightening, and overseas liquidity shocks may lead to a downward risk for risk assets [4] To - Do List - The RatingDog manufacturing PMI in October was 50.6, down from the previous value [5] - The China - EU export control dialogue was held in Brussels to promote the stability of the industrial and supply chains [5] - The A - share market rebounded on November 3rd, with the GEM index rising 0.29%. The thorium - based molten salt reactor concept stocks soared [2][5] - Aluminum prices are likely to reach the highest closing price since May 2022, and copper prices are approaching the historical high [3][5] - OPEC+ will increase production in November and December and suspend production increase in the first quarter of next year [3][5] - A new gold tax policy was announced, which will increase retailer costs [3]

Core Insights - The three major Chinese oil companies, namely China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), reported a decline in profits for the first three quarters of 2025 due to falling international oil prices, with a combined net profit of 258.25 billion yuan [1] - Despite the profit decline, these companies are actively expanding into renewable energy sectors while solidifying their core oil and gas businesses [1] Group 1: China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) - CNPC led in revenue and net profit among the three companies, achieving approximately 2.17 trillion yuan in revenue and a net profit of 126.29 billion yuan for the first three quarters [1] - In the third quarter, CNPC reported revenue of 719.16 billion yuan and a net profit of 42.29 billion yuan [1] - The company experienced stable growth in oil and gas production, with a total oil equivalent production of 1.377 billion barrels, a year-on-year increase of 2.6% [2] Group 2: China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) - CNOOC's revenue for the first three quarters was 312.50 billion yuan, with a net profit of 101.97 billion yuan, reflecting a revenue increase of 5.68% in the third quarter but a net profit decrease of 12.16% [3][4] - The company achieved a net production of 578.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%, with natural gas production rising by 11.6% [3] - CNOOC maintained a competitive edge with a cost of $27.35 per barrel, a decrease of 2.8% year-on-year [3] Group 3: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) - Sinopec reported a revenue of 2.11 trillion yuan for the first three quarters, a decline of 10.7%, and a net profit of 29.98 billion yuan, down 32.2% [4][5] - The exploration and development segment was a highlight, generating an EBITDA of 38.09 billion yuan, making it the largest profit source for Sinopec [4] - The chemical segment faced significant losses, with an EBITDA loss of 8.22 billion yuan, primarily due to low product prices from increased domestic chemical production [5] Group 4: Strategic Initiatives - Sinopec plans to focus on stabilizing oil production, expanding gas, promoting hydrogen, increasing electricity, and enhancing non-oil business efficiency [6]

港股三桶油继续上涨行情，其中，中国石油股份涨超3%创2008年4月以来新高价，中国海洋石油、中国 石油化工涨超1%，二者均刷新阶段新高。 | 代码 | 名称 | 最新价 涨跌幅 v | | --- | --- | --- | | 00857 | | 8.520 2.77% | | 00883 | 中国海洋石油 | 20.720 1.27% | | 00386 | 中国石油化工股 | 4.260 1.19% | 路透10月调查显示，由于欧佩克+产量目标的不断提高和需求不振抵消了供应方面的地缘政治风险，分 析师们对油价的预测基本保持不变。对36位经济学家和分析师进行的调查预测，2025年布伦特原油均价 为每桶67.99美元，比上个月的预估高出约38美分。 消息上，里昂发表报告指，中石油第三季业绩显示，公司可在油市波动下交出稳定及坚韧的盈利。中石 油股息展望及股息稳定性为同业中最佳。该行对中石油H股目标价由8.6港元上调至8.8港元，A股目标价 由11.9元上调至12元，重申"跑赢大市"评级，视为三桶油中首选。 ...

Core Viewpoint - China Petroleum's stock price has increased by 4.48% to 9.56 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 1,749.68 billion CNY, reflecting a cumulative increase of 5.17% over the past three days [1] Group 1: Company Overview - China Petroleum and Natural Gas Corporation is involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, and sales of crude oil and natural gas, as well as renewable energy [1] - The company was established on November 5, 1999, and listed on November 5, 2007 [1] - The revenue composition includes: refining products (69.64%), crude oil (43.27%), natural gas (39.98%), chemical products (8.78%), other (7.00%), non-oil sales at gas stations (0.86%), other income (0.04%), and pipeline transportation (0.03%) [1] Group 2: Fund Holdings - Rongtong Fund has a significant holding in China Petroleum, with the Rongtong Zhongzheng Chengtong State-owned Enterprise Dividend ETF (159336) increasing its stake by 139.54 thousand shares in Q3, now holding 217.94 thousand shares, representing 2.35% of the fund's net value [2] - The fund has realized a floating profit of approximately 893.6 thousand CNY today and 1,024.3 thousand CNY during the three-day increase [2] Group 3: Fund Manager Performance - The fund manager Cai Zhiwei has a tenure of 10 years and 269 days, with a total asset scale of 3.471 billion CNY and a best fund return of 101.02% during his tenure [3] - The co-manager Lü Han has a tenure of 2 years and 54 days, managing assets of 2.569 billion CNY, with a best fund return of 58.73% [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total net production of approximately 31,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with Jubilee gross oil production increasing by 13% quarter on quarter to around 62,500 barrels of oil per day [8][19] - Operating costs decreased by nearly 40% quarter on quarter, reflecting improvements across all business units [19] - Capital expenditures (CapEx) for the year are expected to be below the $350 million forecast, with third-quarter CapEx reported at $67 million [6][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - At Jubilee, the first producer well of the 2025-2026 drilling campaign came online in July, contributing to increased production [4][11] - At GTA, net production rose to approximately 11,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day, a 60% increase from the previous quarter, with 6.8 gross LNG cargoes lifted during the quarter [8][14] - In the Gulf of Mexico, net production was around 16,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day, driven by strong performance from Oddjob and Kodiak [9][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company lifted 13.5 gross LNG cargoes through October, with expectations of 7-8.5 cargoes in the fourth quarter [15] - The first gross condensate cargo was lifted early in the fourth quarter, marking a new revenue source for the project [9][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow production and reduce costs to prioritize free cash flow while strengthening the balance sheet [3][24] - A focus on enhancing the resilience of the balance sheet has been emphasized, with proactive measures taken to address upcoming debt maturities [7][21] - The company is targeting a significant increase in production at Jubilee through a committed drilling program of five more wells in 2026 [12][49] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's unique, world-class portfolio of assets and the ability to weather commodity price volatility [7][24] - The company anticipates further production growth and cost reductions, with a focus on maintaining a sustainable business in a lower-price environment [25][41] Other Important Information - The company has secured a $250 million term loan from Shell to address upcoming debt maturities [7][21] - Hedging strategies have been implemented to protect against near-term commodity price volatility, with significant portions of oil production hedged for 2026 [22][40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide details on the 10 FPSO sale and repurchase agreement? - The company is finalizing a purchase option for the FPSO, which will reduce operating costs significantly, with no additional payments until a closeout payment in 2027 [26][29] Question: What are the expectations for cash flows and deleveraging in 2026? - The company expects to break even in the mid-$50 per barrel range, with excess free cash flow dependent on oil prices beyond that [30][31] Question: Can you discuss GTA operating expenses and future expectations? - Current operating expenses are around $60 million, with expectations to reduce them to approximately $30 per barrel [32] Question: What lessons have been learned from the Winterfell challenges? - The company emphasized the need for rigorous planning and execution in future operations, focusing on simpler completion strategies [34] Question: What are the drivers for cargoes from Ghana in Q4? - The timing of year-end cargoes will depend on performance, with a relatively flat production profile expected [35] Question: Can you elaborate on liquidity and balance sheet confidence? - The company has made significant progress in addressing immediate debt issues and is proactively managing future maturities [39][40] Question: What is the expected CapEx for the year and potential savings from FPSO lease refinancing? - CapEx is projected to be below $350 million, with real savings expected from drilling efficiencies and lower contract rates [46][50]

Summary of SM Energy Company and Civitas Resources Merger Conference Call Industry and Companies Involved - **Industry**: Energy, specifically oil and gas production - **Companies**: SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) and Civitas Resources Core Points and Arguments 1. **Merger Announcement**: SM Energy and Civitas Resources have entered into a merger agreement, which is expected to create significant shareholder value through enhanced scale and synergies [5][6][10] 2. **Value Creation**: The merger is described as transformational, aiming to deliver superior value for both companies' stockholders by creating a larger, financially robust entity with significant free cash flow generation [5][6][10] 3. **Synergies**: Identified annual synergies are projected to be between $200 million and $300 million, with specific areas of savings including: - $70 million from overhead and G&A synergies - $100 million from drilling and completion efficiencies [14][15][17] 4. **Production and Reserves**: The combined company will hold over 800,000 net acres and produce approximately 526,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with estimated net proved reserves of nearly 1.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent [11][12] 5. **Debt Management**: The strategy includes prioritizing free cash flow for debt reduction, aiming for a leverage target of one time by year-end 2027, with a sustainable quarterly fixed dividend of $0.20 per share until that target is reached [10][18][19] 6. **Operational Excellence**: The merger is expected to enhance operational performance through the integration of technical teams and best practices from both companies, leveraging advanced technology and collaborative culture [13][16][41] 7. **Market Positioning**: The combined entity is positioned as a top-tier U.S. independent oil-focused producer, enhancing trading liquidity and appealing to a broader range of institutional investors [12][13] Other Important but Potentially Overlooked Content 1. **Integration Focus**: The immediate focus post-merger will be on successful integration and execution, with asset divestitures considered but not prioritized until 2026 [22][23][39] 2. **Environmental Commitment**: Both companies emphasize their commitment to safety and environmental standards, aiming to maintain a strong track record in sustainability [10][19] 3. **Future Growth**: The merger is not just about immediate financial metrics but also about long-term growth opportunities in various U.S. shale basins, particularly the Permian Basin [12][30][41] 4. **Management Structure**: Leadership roles and management structure post-merger are still being finalized, with a focus on maintaining operational efficiency and achieving synergies [47][48] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the conference call regarding the merger between SM Energy and Civitas Resources, highlighting the strategic rationale, expected synergies, and future outlook for the combined entity.

Group 1 - U.S. Treasury Secretary calls for the Federal Reserve to accelerate interest rate cuts, citing recession concerns in certain industries [2] - UBS believes the recent pullback in gold prices is temporary, maintaining a year-end target of $4,200 per ounce, with potential increases to $4,700 if geopolitical or market risks escalate [2] - Apple plans to collaborate with Google to develop a proprietary Gemini model to support Siri, with a new system version expected to be showcased at WWDC in June [2] - Alphabet, Google's parent company, intends to issue at least €3 billion in bonds in Europe to support record capital expenditures in AI and cloud infrastructure [2] - Tether, a major stablecoin issuer, reported profits exceeding $10 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, primarily from its $135 billion U.S. Treasury holdings, with total reserves of $181.2 billion [2] - ExxonMobil's Darren W. Woods expressed concerns over a new EU climate law being too stringent, warning that without significant regulatory relaxation, the company may not be able to continue operations in the EU [2] - IREN's stock surged nearly 30% pre-market after announcing a $9.7 billion agreement with Microsoft to provide cloud computing services in Texas [2] - NVIDIA's stock rose nearly 2% pre-market as Microsoft received export licenses to ship NVIDIA's A100, H100, and H200 GPUs to the UAE [2] Group 2 - Beyond Meat's stock fell over 8% pre-market as the company announced a delay in releasing its Q3 earnings to quantify an impairment loss [3]

Group 1 - China Petroleum's stock price increased by 4.48% to 9.56 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 2.18 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 1,749.68 billion CNY [1] - The stock has risen for three consecutive days, with a cumulative increase of 5.17% during this period [1] - The company's main business includes exploration, development, production, transportation, and sales of crude oil and natural gas, as well as refining and chemical production [1] Group 2 - The Guotou Ruijin Fund holds a significant position in China Petroleum, with the Guotou Ruijin CSI Resource Index (LOF) A fund reducing its holdings by 21,790 shares, now holding 896,400 shares, representing 3.53% of the fund's net value [2] - The fund has generated a floating profit of approximately 367,500 CNY today and 421,300 CNY during the three-day increase [2] - The Guotou Ruijin CSI Resource Index (LOF) A fund has a year-to-date return of 46.9% and ranks 778 out of 4,216 in its category [2]