Emerson Lands 13-Year Equinor Deal to Optimize Operations

Emerson Awarded Contract By Technip Energies For Europe's First Greenfield Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant; Once Fully Operational In 2028, Facility To Produce About 100,000 Tonnes Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Annually

https://www.emerson.com/en/corporate/news/2026/emerson-selected-to-automate-europes-first-greenfield-facility

Shares of electronic equipment-related companies are trading lower, possibly in reaction to rising oil prices.

3M Stock Rises 9.1% in a Year: Time to Buy, Hold or Exit?

3M gained 9.1% over the past year, outperforming its industry despite a 26.4% decline. The company benefits from strong Safety and Industrial and Transportation and Electronics segments, with 2026 organic sales growth expected above 3.5%. However, high debt ($10.9B), weak consumer demand, litigation costs, and premium valuation (P/E of 17.59X) limit near-term prospects. Current shareholders should hold; new investors should await better entry points.

Strength in Transportation & Electronics Unit Drives 3M: A Sign of More Upside?

3M's Transportation & Electronics segment showed strong growth with revenues up 6.2% to $2.07 billion in Q2 2026, driven by double-digit growth in semiconductor, data center, and aerospace markets. The company raised its 2026 outlook, expecting adjusted organic sales growth above 3.5% and adjusted EPS of $8.80-$8.95, though softness in auto and consumer electronics remains a concern.

Shares of oil and gas related-companies are lower following reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia is attempting to restore crude oil exports quickly through pipeline repairs and ship-to-ship transfers. Also, API and EIA data indicated weekly U.S. crude and distillate inventory growth, further pressuring the oil price.

Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher amid a rise in crude after reports suggesting that Saudi Aramco deferred and cancelled some September crude cargoes meant for European refiners after the closure of its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea. Also, ongoing Saudi strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels and a tight global diesel market are helping to support crude prices.