BP is on bid alert as Exxon, Chevron, and Shell are all now said to be talking to their advisors about a possible takeover of the UK oil giant. They
Labour’s tax raid risks losing BP from the North Sea
BP PLC is reportedly considering a sale of its North Sea oil and gas business after more than six decades in the basin, as rising tax burdens and policy uncertainty
Shell earnings rise after strong performance in oil trading
Shell reported stronger earnings after volatility in crude markets boosted performance in its oil trading operations during the latest quarter.
BP and Shell Gain £5bn Windfall Amid Middle East Tensions
The geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have created a significant financial opportunity for two of Britain’s largest energy companies. Shell and BP are positioned to capture an additional
RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: SHEL, KOD, TUN, LEX, VNET, MPAL, GEX, REAT, RMR, RHR, ALRT, SML, TIN, TBLD, RBD & GUN
Shell (SHEL) today announced the commencement of a $3.5 billion share buyback programme covering an aggregate contract term of approximately three months. The purpose of the programme is to reduce the
FTSE slips ahead of BoE decision as bitcoin slump and Shell earnings weigh
City economists expect the Bank of England to downgrade its growth outlook today as unemployment rises, while policymakers are widely forecast to keep interest rates on hold at 3.75% as
FTSE 100 set to dip as Fed independence concerns unsettle markets
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 15 points lower, according to spread betting firms, as global markets respond to rising political tensions surrounding US monetary policy. Nevertheless, the
The London stock market closed the week at a new record high.
The FTSE 100 ended the week at a new record high, buoyed by reports of a potential mega-merger between two of the world’s largest mining groups.
FTSE 100 poised for Friday lift after record-breaking week
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Friday, according to spread betting firms, as the index looks to conclude the first full trading week of the
FTSE 100 retreats from record as caution creeps in
The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 40 points lower on Thursday, according to spread betting firms, extending its pullback from Tuesday’s record high while remaining above the 10,000
FTSE 100 falling after four consecutive days of gains
The FTSE 100 fell back on Wednesday, snapping a four-day winning streak that had carried the index above the 10,000 mark for the first time, as heavyweight energy stocks tracked
Energy Companies Drive FTSE 100 to Fresh Record High
FTSE 100 Hits Record High as Energy and Corporate Earnings Drive Gains