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FTSE 100 closes winning week on the back foot

Figures showed the UK economy shrank again in May, confounding expectations for a modest rise.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

If You Had Invested in Oil Stocks During the Gulf War in the 1990s, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

Oil prices initially spiked when the Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, as investors feared a global supply shutdown. However, as those fears subsided throughout the conflict, oil prices began steadily...

GOBankingRates · Jul 11, 2025

BP Braces For Profit Hit As Oil Prices Decline

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) On Friday offered a preliminary snapshot of its second-quarter performance ahead of its full earnings release scheduled for August 5, 2025. The company anticipates varied results across its businesses, shaped by declining oil prices, robust refining margins, and seasonal demand shifts.

Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025

‘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 · Jul 5, 2025

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 · Jun 29, 2025

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 · Jun 27, 2025

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 · Jun 27, 2025

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 · Jun 26, 2025

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 · Jun 26, 2025

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 · Jun 26, 2025