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  1. Oct 23, 2026, 5:12 PM ET · Deal

    Transocean Ltd. is planning to buy Valaris by swapping shares.

    Neutral

    Transocean filed details of upcoming votes and a court hearing for its planned Valaris deal. The deal still needs approval, so this notice does not change the company's outlook.

  2. Oct 19, 2026, 10:01 AM ET · Market

    Transocean's stock is up almost 2% today after winning two big contracts for drillships.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean won two Gulf drillship contracts adding about $550 million in firm work. The awards support its business outlook despite forecasts for lower sales and profit.

  3. Oct 19, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. says it won contracts worth about $550 million for two drillships in the Gulf.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean Ltd. won contracts for 2 drillships worth about $550 million in firm work. This supports future business, though both campaigns start in 2027.

  4. Oct 15, 2026, 5:29 PM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. has signed an important new agreement about its credit options.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean retired $165 million of notes and expects to save about $22 million in interest. Its longer credit line also helps, but depends on the Valaris deal closing.

  5. Oct 14, 2026, 5:16 PM ET · Deal

    Transocean Ltd. gets the green light from Brazil to merge with Valaris Limited.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean received Brazil's approval without restrictions for its Valaris deal. This clears an important hurdle, though a waiting period and other closing conditions remain.

  6. Oct 14, 2026, 12:21 PM ET · Market

    Valaris Ltd: Other Events (VAL)

    Good for RIG

    Transocean's planned purchase of Valaris moved closer to completion as Brazil's decision will clear all regulatory approvals once final. The waiting period and other closing steps remain.

  7. Oct 9, 2026, 1:52 PM ET · Market

    Transocean has the go-ahead for a $1 billion deal with Equinor and just landed a $62 million contract with Shell.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean added approved Equinor work and a Shell drilling contract to its backlog. The contracts and raised 2026 sales forecast outweigh lower estimates for its next quarter.

  8. Oct 9, 2026, 6:15 AM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. says it got a new $62 million contract and confirmed a $1 billion deal with Equinor.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean added firm work from Shell and received final approval for a large Norway agreement. Both add contracted work, supporting the company's business prospects.

  9. Oct 9, 2026, 5:25 AM ET · Results

    Transocean shares the full details from its earnings call for the second quarter of 2026.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean beat its own sales and cost forecast, kept 98% of its fleet running, and secured more work. The $1 billion in Equinor work still awaits approval.

  10. Oct 9, 2026, 5:25 AM ET · Results

    Transocean shares details from its earnings call for the second quarter of 2026.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean beat Q2 revenue and cost targets, kept rigs busy, and cut debt. Secured contracts support a stronger outlook, though the proposed Equinor work still awaits partner approval.

  11. Sep 30, 2026, 5:15 PM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. shares news about its deal with Valaris Limited.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean cleared a key U.S. antitrust step in its Valaris deal. That brings the planned purchase closer, though other closing conditions remain.

  12. Sep 30, 2026, 5:15 PM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. shares news about its deal with Valaris Limited.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean cleared a U.S. antitrust review step for its planned purchase of Valaris. That supports Transocean, though the deal still depends on other conditions.

  13. Sep 30, 2026, 5:07 PM ET · Market

    Valaris Ltd: Other Events (VAL)

    Neutral

    Transocean cleared a U.S. antitrust step for its planned purchase of Valaris, but other closing conditions remain and the expected benefits are not assured. The filing does not show a clear change to Transocean's outlook.

  14. Sep 15, 2026, 4:12 PM ET · Market

    Transocean's shares went up after winning an $80 million contract for its Deepwater Conqueror drillship.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean won a two-well, 170-day contract adding about $80M to backlog; I view this as a positive development for Transocean because it keeps a high-spec rig continuously working.

  15. Sep 15, 2026, 6:29 AM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. says it got a contract worth about $80 million for two wells starting in 2027.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean won a 170-day, two-well job that adds about $80 million of backlog in 2027, improving revenue visibility for that rig.

  16. Aug 20, 2026, 1:30 PM ET · Market

    ONGC and Transocean finalize $300M agreement for Dhirubhai Deepwater KG2.

    Good for RIG

    Transocean's shares rose approximately 3% following the announcement of a two-year binding contract with ONGC, valued at $300 million. This deal is expected to bolster the company's revenue and operational prospects, particularly as it aligns with a bullish trend in the energy sector.

  17. Aug 11, 2026, 8:14 AM ET · Market

    CNBC's 'Final Trades' features Twilio, Transocean, Blackstone, and others.

    Neutral

    The article highlights recent earnings reports from Transocean, Blackstone, and Twilio, all of which exceeded analyst expectations, leading to positive sentiment and potential trading opportunities in these stocks.

  18. Aug 5, 2026, 6:31 PM ET · Market

    Transocean Ltd. discloses operational outcomes and financial status (RIG).

    Neutral

    Transocean Ltd.'s recent filing of Form 8-K reveals important updates on its operational results and financial condition, which could influence investor sentiment and trading activity positively.