RIG News & Events

Weakness in Semiconductors, Semi Equipment, and Memory weighed on sentiment in Tuesday trading, sending the tech-dominated Nasdaq down by over 1%.  Technology was also the third worst performing sector in the S&P 500, though it was Industrials - the sector heavily involved in the AI capex buildout - that was the worst performing space in the benchmark index.  Among the most notable decliners in the two sectors were Intel, Teradyneand Generacwith losses of nearly 10% and with all three names hitting multi-week lows.The winner circle was mostly occupied by Energy names - Exxon Mobiland Chevronwere up nearly 4%, though it was Occidental Petroleumleading the index with a near-6% gain.  Software names - which have recently traded in opposition to AI-buildout related tech stocks also benefited.  Workdaygained 4% and Intuitrallied 3%.In the evening hours, investors are monitoring re-escalation of conflict in the Middle East.  Following overnight strikes on commercial vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military has retaliated with strikes on Iranian targets.  WTI Crude Oil futures are up as a result and Index futures are lower - WTI is above $72 per barrel while S&P e-minis and Nasdaq 100 are off by 0.1%.Check out this evening's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER AFTER EARNINGS -Penguin Solutionsup 5.9%ALSO HIGHER -Enerpac Tool Groupup 7.4% after announcing SFE Group acquisitionTransoceanup 1.4% after insider buyingDOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Kura Sushi USAdown 7.3%Saratoga Investmentdown 3.0%ALSO LOWER -FuelCell Energydown 18.0% after equity offering

Transocean announced contract awards for two of its harsh environment semisubmersibles. In aggregate, the fixtures represent approximately $185M in firm contract backlog. The Transocean Norge was awarded a five-well contract with Harbour Energy in Norway. The estimated 300 days of work is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2028 in direct continuation of the rig's current program and contribute approximately $149M in backlog, excluding mobilization and additional services. The contract also includes three one-well options. The Transocean Equinox was awarded a two-well contract with Santos in Australia. The estimated 90 days of work is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027 and contribute approximately $36M in backlog, excluding mobilization and additional services. The contract also includes five one-well options.