Natural gas pulled back from session highs on Thursday as traders reacted...
Natural gas pulled back from session highs on Thursday as traders reacted to the EIA Natural Gas Storage report but quickly rebounded after the initial pullback. The storage draw missed analyst expectations, which is bearish for natural gas markets.
On December 5, 2024, EIA released its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report. The report indicated that working gas in storage declined by -30 Bcf from the previous week, compared to an analyst forecast of -43 Bcf. Last week, working gas in storage decreased by -2 Bcf.
At current levels, stocks are 185 Bcf higher than last year and 284 Bcf above the five-year average for this time of the year. High storage levels serve as a negative catalyst for natural gas markets, although natural gas price fluctuations depend on a number of catalysts.
From the technical point of view, natural gas found support in the $3.00 – $3.05 range and closed Thursday at 3.07. If natural gas manages to rise above $3.10 despite the disappointing EIA report, it will move towards the nearest resistance level, which is located in the $3.20 – $3.25 range.
Global tensions are amplifying the Permian Basin's strategic importance,...
Global tensions are amplifying the Permian Basin's strategic importance, according to Jefferies Financial Group's Pete Bowden, who expects Permian oil production to peak at just over 7 million barrels per day by 2030. Strong demand for high-quality Lower 48 resources will continue to drive deal-making activity and renew exploration efforts in new and emerging plays in the Permian and beyond.
Matador Consolidates Midstream Subsidiary, JV in $600MM Deal
Matador (MTDR) is set to...
Matador (MTDR) is set to contribute its Pronto Midstream subsidiary to San Mateo Midstream, a joint venture with Five Point Energy, in a strategic move valued at approximately $600 million. The transaction involves Pronto's 45-mile natural gas gathering network in New Mexico and San Mateo's 140-mile natural gas gathering and processing assets in Texas. TD Cowen notes that the market currently undervalues these midstream assets.
Upon closing, Matador will receive around $220 million in cash from Five Point, which the company plans to use for debt reduction. The deal includes agreements for sour gas treatment in Lea County, with Pronto set to deliver sour gas to Northwind Midstream, a Five Point affiliate. TD Cowen highlighted the transaction's attractiveness, estimating a 2.4x return on invested capital and a 9x EBITDA multiple. The deal is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
California earthquake triggered brief tsunami warning. A...
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Major Indexes Retreat From Record Ahead of Payrolls Report
CNBC - U.S. stocks were lower on Thursday as investors awaited Friday’s big jobs report. The ...
CNBC - U.S. stocks were lower on Thursday as investors awaited Friday’s big jobs report.
The Dow Jones Industrial Averagedipped 248.33 points, or 0.55%, to close at 44,765.71. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Compositeslipped 0.18% to end at 19,700.26. The S&P 500 dropped 0.19%, settling at 6,075.11.
The three major averages saw solid gains in the previous session, posting record closes.
“The problem you have is that valuations are stretched across the board,” said Keeley Teton portfolio manager Brian Leonard in an interview with CNBC. “You’re sitting at records, but there’s not a lot of enthusiasm or euphoria. Historically, when the records happened, the valuations were more reasonable.”
Traders on Thursday looked ahead to key U.S. employment data on Friday. Economists polled by Dow Jones forecast the U.S. economy added 214,000 jobs in November.
