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Stocks mixed as Trump tariff tensions continue

Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs.

Evening Standard

It's like collaborating with an alien. Why better than the average human may be the wrong metric for AI performance

Average performance figures can mask critical difference between how AI systems work and how people think.

Fortune

Shell trims gas outlook in volatile market

The oil giant recently denied speculation it was considering making a bid for rival BP.

Evening Standard

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‘This bill protects our precious waters’: how a Florida environmental group scored a win against big oil

Following the destruction from 2010’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an anti-drilling coalition took action with HB 1143 – and got it signed by DeSantis

The Guardian - US

Voices: Earth doesn’t recognise national boundaries – we must collaborate for Net Zero

COMMENT: The world has changed, writes BP’s former chief executive, Lord Browne. The government must emphasise the importance of clean energy, and private and public sectors must collaborate internationally to ensure the security of our country, and our planet

The Independent UK

British American Tobacco’s Unusual Options Activity Sets Up Nicely for This Multi-Leg Strategy

British American Tobacco’s options volume on Thursday was nearly 10 times its 30-day average. As a result, the tobacco stock had 19 unusually active options. One of them points to a potentially profitable multi-leg strategy.

Barchart

Would Shell and BP creating a £200bn oil behemoth be a good idea for anyone at all?

BUSINESS COMMENT: Analysis: FTSE 100 pair have negated talk of a takeover and that looks the right call, writes Karl Matchett - at least for now

The Independent UK

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The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different

Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP. But if its share price rises, the numbers could work

The Guardian - UK

Shell doubles down on BP denial with no other clear suitors in sight

A theoretical Shell-BP combination would carry debt and antitrust issues while requiring greater layoffs and divestments.

Fortune

FTSE up as pound hits near four-year high

The FTSE 100 index rose 16.8 points, 0.2%, at 8,735.60.

The Independent UK

Shell says it’s not in talks to acquire BP as takeover rumours swirl

BP’s share price jumped on the speculation that it could be acquired by Shell, following a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Euronews

Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Statement to stock market follows media reports of early talks with BP to create a £200bn UK oil company

The Guardian - UK

Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP

British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP

The Independent UK

Shell confirms it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP

Shell told investors on Thursday that no discussions with BP over a possible deal had taken place.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 26 June: Shell confirms no BP bid talks, dollar weakness continues

A firm rebuttal of Shell-BP merger speculation today put the focus back on geopolitics and the faltering US dollar during a steady FTSE 100 session.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor warns of slowdown in the UK jobs market; review finds failings at ONS – as it happened

Andrew Bailey says slack appearing in labour market, after Keir Starmer tells businesses they have made a ‘huge difference’

The Independent UK

Business news live: FTSE 100 latest after Shell reject BP takeover bid reports and Nvidia sets record high

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Thursday

Benzinga

Jim Cramer Predicts 'M&A Wave' Even As Shell Denies BP Merger Deal: TV Host Says This Is The 'Most Bullish Thing' That Can Happen In This Market

Renowned television host Jim Cramer is cheering a potential mega merger between energy giants Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) and BP PLC (NYSE:BP), seeing it as a catalyst for a broader surge in deal-making activity.

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Benzinga

Nvidia, Micron Technology, Super Micro Computer, BP And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

On Wednesday, major U.S. indices ended the day mixed, with the Nasdaq rising 0.3% to 19,973.55. The SP 500 closed unchanged at 6,092.16, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.25% to 42,982.43.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle to Sustain Gains

Mixed messages from multiple sources continue to make for a messy market for investors, traders and speculators.

Fortune

Shell denies reports of BP megamerger of Big Oil rivals

A Shell-BP deal would represent the biggest energy deal of the century—if not ever.

Evening Standard

Shell denies reports of potential move to take over BP

Oil and gas giant Shell said no talks are taking place.

The Guardian - UK

Shell denies it is in talks to buy BP after reports of potential £60bn takeover

Spokesperson says report that it is considering bid for struggling rival is ‘further market speculation’

Benzinga

Shell In Talks To Acquire BP In Mega-Merger: Report

Shares of Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) are trading lower while BP PLC (NYSE:BP) shares are surging Wednesday afternoon following a Wall Street Journal report that the two British energy giants are in early-stage talks for a historic merger.

Al Jazeera

Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets

Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.

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