Friday, February 9, 2024

Week 6: February 5, 2024 -- February 11, 2024

Locator: 46775TOPSTORIES.

Top, top story

  • US economy on fire; 
    • the US stock market continues to hit new highs;
    • S&P 500 closes above 5000 for first time ever

Top story

  • regional "wars" everywhere: Gaza, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Ukraine
    • all are in somewhat of a "steady state" situation
    • although Mideast heating up

Top international non-energy story:

  • Israel getting ready to clear out last "urban area" -- no signs of letting up
    • Rafah
    • it appears Israel has all its diplomatic ducks in order to begin operations
  • global shipping still avoids the Red Sea (Suez Canal)

Top international energy story:



Top national non-energy story:

  • US Congress fails to pass southern border security bill.
  • Taylor Swift first woman to win four Grammys in same category
  • special counsel concludes "investigation" of President Biden over handling of classified information from his vice-presidential days; special counsel said they were interviewing an old man with a poor memory;

Top national energy story:

  • Diamondback to acquire Endeavor
  • Devon to acquire Enerplus
  • California Resources to double oil output in $2.1B Aera deal

Focus on fracking: link here.

Top North Dakota non-energy story:

Top North Dakota energy story:


Geoff Simon's quick connects: link here.

Bakken economy:

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