08:57 AM EST, 12/06/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks rose in Friday's premarket hours, with The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) 0.2% higher.

The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.7% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.7% lower.

Carlyle Group ( CG )-backed (CG) Varo Energy is in discussions to buy Preem's Gothenburg and Lysekil refineries in Sweden, Reuters reported, citing four unnamed industry sources familiar with the plan. Carlyle Group ( CG ) shares were up over 1% pre-bell.