About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Serica Energy is anticipating a significant increase in production for 2026, driven by improved operational performance and the completion of acquisitions that could more than double its producing fields. As per its latest trading and operations update, the UK North Sea operator has started the year with production levels notably higher than in 2025. To date, the company’s production in 2026 has been 43,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), with current rates of roughly 50,000boepd. For the yea ...

Oil from Kazakhstan's vast Kashagan field has been diverted to the domestic market for the first time due to bottlenecks at the Black Sea terminal that handles the bulk of the country's crude exports,... ...

Egypt has paid about $5 billion in overdue bills to foreign oil and gas partners and aims to bring remaining arrears down to $1.2 billion by June 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. ...

Market Overview - The stock market experienced its worst day since October, with all major indices closing significantly lower due to geopolitical tensions and overbought market conditions [2][5] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1.76% to 48,488, the S&P 500 decreased by 2.06% to 6,796, and the Nasdaq dropped by 2.4% to 22,954 [2] Treasury Bonds - Treasury yields increased, with the 30-year bond closing at 4.92% (up 8 basis points) and the 10-year note at 4.29% (up 6 basis points) [3] - The selling pressure in the bond market was partly fueled by Denmark's announcement of selling $100 million in U.S. Treasuries, which, although a small amount, created headline risk [3] Oil and Gas - Oil prices showed mixed results, with Brent Crude closing at $63.90 (down 0.06%) and West Texas Intermediate at $59.48 (up 0.24%) [4] - Natural gas prices surged by 26% to close at $3.91 due to severe cold weather affecting the U.S. [4] - Disruptions at Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil facilities due to power distribution issues raised concerns about supply constraints in the energy market [4] Precious Metals - Energy and precious metals, particularly gold, were among the few bright spots in the market amid the overall downturn [5]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The new SHUION 29 rose 0.6pt from RO at 98.423 yesterday, while the existing SHUION 26 retraced 0.2pt [2] - KUAISH 31 - 36s and TW lifers tightened 1 - 3bps this morning, and FUTLAN 28/VLLPM 29 rose 0.6 - 0.9pt [3] - In 2025, the cumulative contracted sales of 31 Chinese developers dropped 21.5% yoy to RMB1,757.6bn [3][8] - A new round of demand - driven stimulus on the property market may come in 1Q26, but the recovery will likely remain slow due to weak homebuyers' confidence [9] - CMBI economic research expects a 10bp cut in LPR in 1Q26, followed by an additional 10bp LPR cut in 3Q26, which should support the weak housing market [9] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Trading Desk Comments - Yesterday, new issues like KUAISH 31 - 36s tightened 2bps earlier in the day but closed unchanged, and TW lifers closed 2 - 5bps wider [2] - In Greater China, beta IG name ZHOSHK 28 closed 1bp wider, and CHIOIL 26 was 0.1pt lower [2] - In HK, FAEACO 12.814 Perp rose 1.1pts, while LIFUNG 5.25 Perp dropped 2.8pts [2] - In Chinese properties, LNGFOR 27 - 32 were 0.4pt lower to 0.3pt higher, and FUTLAN 28/FTLNHD 26 - 27 were unchanged to 0.3pt lower [2] - In KR, financial and corporate names faced selling pressure, with spreads widening 1 - 3bps [2] - In JP, 10yr bonds NTT 35/MUFG 35 - 36s/SOBKCO 35/SMBCAC 35/TACHEM 35 were 5 - 6bps wider [2] - In SE Asia, BBLTB/OCBCSP T2s widened 1 - 6bps, and TOPTB 6.1 Perp/IHFLIN 27 - 30s was 0.1pt lower [2] - In the Middle East, KSA/QATAR long - end bonds were down 0.3 - 0.5pt [2] - In the overall IG FRN space, lower - beta names were 1 - 2bps wider [2] Macro News Recap - On Tuesday, S&P (-2.06%), Dow (-1.76%), and Nasdaq (-2.39%) were lower, triggered by Trump's Greenland tariff threat and Japan's political situation [6] - UST yield was higher on Tuesday, with 2/5/10/30 year yield at 3.60%/3.86%/4.30%/4.91% [6] Desk Analyst Comments - In Dec'25, 31 developers reported contracted sales of RMB186.2bn, a 15.3% yoy decrease from RMB219.9bn in Dec'24 [7] - Only 2 out of 31 developers reported yoy increase in contracted sales in 2025: CHJMAO and GRNLGR with 16% and 7% increases respectively [8] - The bottom performers in 2025 were GEMDAL, JINGRU, and CIFIHG, with their contracted sales dropping 56%, 55%, and 52% yoy respectively [8] Offshore Asia New Issues (Priced) - The Republic of the Philippines issued 500mn/1500mn USD bonds with 5.5yr/10yr tenors, 4.25%/5.0% coupons, and issue ratings of Baa2/BBB+/BBB [11] - Toyota Finance Australia issued bonds with various tenors and coupons, including a 3.25yr bond at SOFR + 60 and a 25yr bond at 5.75% [11] - Woori Bank issued 300mn/300mn USD bonds with 3yr/5yr tenors, SOFR + 48/4.125% coupons, and an issue rating of A1/A+/- [11] Offshore Asia New Issues (Pipeline) - Korea Development Bank plans to issue bonds with 3yr/5yr/5yr/10yr tenors and coupons like SOFR + 41/SOFR + 52/SOFR Equiv/SOFR + 70, with an issue rating of Aa2/AA/AA - [12] News and Market Color - Yesterday, 93 credit bonds were issued onshore with an amount of RMB84bn, and month - to - date, 1,134 credit bonds were issued with a total amount of RMB934bn, a 24.5% yoy decrease [13] - China Oil & Gas postponed its USD Reg S 3NC2 bond offering due to market volatility [3][13] - Seazen Group agreed to sell Seazen Resources Securities for HK 62.8mn [13]

Core Viewpoint - National Energy Services Reunited (NASDAQ:NESR) is positioned as a significant player in the oilfield services sector, competing with major companies like Schlumberger and Halliburton while offering a variety of services across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia [1] Group 1: Price Target and Market Outlook - UBS has set a price target of $25 for NESR, indicating a potential upside of approximately 36.28% from its current price of $18.35, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects [2][6] - Zacks Investment Research is assessing NESR's stock for potential undervaluation, focusing on earnings estimates and revisions to identify promising investment opportunities [3][6] Group 2: Investment Appeal and Market Performance - NESR's market capitalization is approximately $1.85 billion, with a trading volume of 468,031 shares, indicating strong market interest and reinforcing its appeal as a value investment [4] - The stock has demonstrated resilience, trading between $18.11 and $18.46, with a 52-week high of $18.61 and a low of $5.20, showcasing its volatility and potential for growth as the company expands its services [5][6]

分组1 - The article discusses the performance of Netflix (NFLX) stock, which is down despite a decent earnings gain and growth in cash flow, indicating an overpriced stock rather than serious business issues [2] - The focus is on the oil and gas industry, highlighting its cyclical nature and the need for patience and experience in investing [2] - The investing group Oil & Gas Value Research seeks undervalued oil companies and out-of-favor midstream companies, providing a platform for investors to discuss recent information and share ideas [2] 分组2 - The article emphasizes the importance of analyzing balance sheets, competitive positions, and development prospects of oil and gas companies [1] - It mentions that members of Oil & Gas Value Research receive exclusive analysis on certain companies not available on the free site [1]

Core Viewpoint - Shell plc is restructuring its Executive Committee to simplify its corporate structure and enhance technical expertise within its operating businesses [1][2] Group 1: Executive Committee Changes - Shell is reducing its Executive Committee from nine members to eight, following the departure of Robin Mooldijk, President of Projects and Technology, who will leave at the end of February after 35 years with the company [1] - The integration of the Projects and Technology organization into core business lines is part of Shell's strategy to improve cost competitiveness and decision-making [2][5] Group 2: Leadership and Integration - Wael Sawan, Shell's Chief Executive, praised Mooldijk for successfully leading the integration of technical divisions, which positions Shell well for the future [3] - Mooldijk has held various senior leadership roles and was instrumental in consolidating Shell's refining and chemicals assets into a single division to enhance margins and integration with Shell Trading [4] Group 3: Strategic Focus - The integration of Projects and Technology is part of Shell's multi-year effort to streamline management, reduce costs, and enhance accountability while balancing capital discipline with investments in lower-carbon businesses [5] - Shell will maintain its financial reporting structure across six segments, ensuring that leadership changes do not affect financial reporting [6] Group 4: Industry Context - The announcement reflects a broader trend among European oil and gas majors to reassess organizational complexity in response to volatile commodity markets and investor pressure for stronger returns [7] - Under Sawan's leadership, Shell is focusing on simplification, performance, and returns, while slowing down some renewables investments and refocusing on cash-generating assets [7]

Core Viewpoint - Cenovus Energy is exploring the sale of its conventional oil and gas assets in Alberta's Deep Basin to reduce debt following its acquisition of MEG Energy [1] Group 1: Company Actions - The company is considering divesting its conventional oil and gas assets as part of its strategy to manage and lower its debt levels [1] - This potential sale comes after Cenovus's recent takeover of MEG Energy, indicating a shift in focus towards optimizing its asset portfolio [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The move reflects broader trends in the oil and gas industry, where companies are increasingly looking to streamline operations and reduce financial liabilities in a fluctuating market [1]