British oil major BP PLC reported better than expected third quarter earnings Tuesday. $BP net income was $8.2bn, up from $3.3bn a year earlier and higher than $6.1 billion average forecasts and $3.3 billion in the year-ago period. BP described “exceptional” profits from its gas trading and low-carbon energy division bringing in $6.2bn, up from $3bn in the second quarter. BP shares have risen more than 45 per cent this year. BP will buy back a further $2.5bn in shares … Continue reading “BP Posts Huge Natural Gas Trading Profit, to Increase US Oil and Gas Production”
Moody’s Cut UK Credit Rating Outlook to Negative on Political Chaos
Britain has had weeks of turmoil which was reflected in extreme volatility in the British pound and Gilts eventually leading to the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Rating service Moody’s has responded by cutting its rating outlook on UK sovereign debt to negative from stable. Moody’s, said the political chaos was at the core of its rerating. Moody’s also said it affirmed the Aa3 rating it has on UK sovereign debt which it said “reflects the UK’s economic … Continue reading “Moody’s Cut UK Credit Rating Outlook to Negative on Political Chaos”
Highest BP Profit in 14 Years on Higher Refinery Margins and Oil Trading
British oil major BP PLC reported better than expected second quarter earnings Tuesday. $BP net income was $8.45bn (£6.9bn), higher than $6.8 billion average forecasts and $2.8 billion in the year-ago period. BP’s profits were the second highest for the second quarter in the firm’s history. Shares in BP rose 3.7% in morning trading in London. The report follows other energy giants reporting massive profits this quarter, Energy giant ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. oil company, reported its second-quarter profit rose … Continue reading “Highest BP Profit in 14 Years on Higher Refinery Margins and Oil Trading”
FTSE 100 Recovers in 2021 To Be up 14.3% After 2020 Annus Horribilis
UK’s Blue-Chip FTSE 100 recovered in 2021, its best year since 2016, after suffering its worst year since the 2008 financial crisis in 2020. On the last day of the year, it closed 0.3% lower at 7384, up 14.3% for the year. Stocks recovered from some of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and Brexit uncertainty. Other than in Spain, Britain’s top stocks were the poorest performer among the largest European stock indices. FTSE 100 closed at 7384 points on Friday, having … Continue reading “FTSE 100 Recovers in 2021 To Be up 14.3% After 2020 Annus Horribilis”
BP Raises Dividend and Buybacks After Higher Commodity Prices Boost Profits
British oil major BP PLC reported better than expected second quarter earnings Tuesday. $BP approved a dividend hike of 4% & plans to buy back $1.4 billion worth of shares. Higher profit margins at convenience stores in BP’s petrol stations boosted results.
Brexit and Lockdowns See FTSE 100 Have Worse Year Since 2008 in 2020
The UK’s Blue-Chip FTSE 100 suffered its worst year since the 2008 financial crisis in 2020. On the last day of the year, it closed 1.5% lower at 6,460, down 14.3% for the year. Stocks were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and Brexit uncertainty. Other than in Spain, Britain’s top stocks were the poorest performer among the largest global stock indices. The FTSE 100, known as the Footsie, started the year at 7,542 points and closed on New Year’s … Continue reading “Brexit and Lockdowns See FTSE 100 Have Worse Year Since 2008 in 2020”
German DAX and French CAC Lead World Indices Lower on Covid Lockdown Fears
Stock markets tumbled Wednesday as Coronavirus cases surged throughout Europe sending the European stock indices sharply lower. The German DAX – 4.4%, French CAC40 -3.69% and Italian FTSE MIB -3.6% leading the UK, Europe and US indices all into deep red territory.
BP Upstream and Downstream Efficiency Help Offset Lower Oil Price
British Oil major BP PLC reported better than expected second quarter earnings Tuesday. $BP citing the improved efficiencies of both its upstream and downstreams segments in the face of falling oil and gas prices.
No-Deal Brexit More Likely says Fitch After European Elections
Fitch Ratings issued a note following the resignation of UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the strong showing by the Brexit Party in European Parliamentary elections. They opined this increases the risk of a no-deal Brexit with uncertain timing.
BP Beat Earnings On Higher Production, Raises Dividend
British Oil major BP PLC reported better than expected fourth quarter earnings Tuesday. $BP raised it’s dividend as revenue is boosted by surging production. $BP report after fellow majors $XOM, $CVX, RDSA, $COP and $TOT reports.