<div id="readability-page-1">09:21 AM EST, 12/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) 0.2% higher.The United States Oil Fund ( USO ) was down 0.2% and the United States Natural Gas Fund ( UNG ) was 3.5% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down marginally at $58.86 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 0.1% to reach $62.51 per barrel, and natural gas futures were 3.7% lower at $4.73 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Exxon Mobil ( XOM ) shares were 0.5% higher after the company raised its earnings growth outlook to $25 billion through 2030, up $5 billion from its previous forecast, citing &#34;stronger contributions from advantaged assets, a more profitable business mix, and lower operating costs.&#34;Vaalco Energy ( EGY ) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it has started its phase 3 drilling program offshore Gabon with the spudding of the first well on the Etame platform.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were 0.5% higher after the company said it has agreed to acquire a 40% operated interest in PEL83, which includes the Mopane discovery in Namibia, from Galp Energia. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

Energy stocks advanced premarket Tuesday, with Exxon Mobil up 0.5% after raising its earnings growth outlook. Vaalco Energy rose over 1% following the start of its drilling program offshore Gabon. TotalEnergies gained 0.5% after acquiring a 40% interest in PEL83 in Namibia. The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund increased by 0.2%, while USO and UNG funds declined.

- Energy stocks showed positive movement in premarket trading, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) up 0.2%.  
- Crude oil prices experienced slight declines, with West Texas Intermediate at $58.86 per barrel and North Sea Brent at $62.51 per barrel.  
- Exxon Mobil raised its earnings growth outlook to $25 billion by 2030, while Vaalco Energy began its phase 3 drilling program offshore Gabon.  

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday