Kevin Matte :
When Trump was president, he had a positive relationship with Saudi Arabia, the 2nd largest oil producer in the world. Now that Biden is in power, Iran and Saudi Arabia seem to be laughing in his face. IMO It's not really in their interest to piss off Biden. I think they would regret it if Trump gets re-elected.
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Crude oil prices have risen 15% since the beginning of the year, propelling energy stocks to new heights. Suncor hit an all-time high of $49.99 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Imperial Oil reached a milestone, with shares climbing to an all-time high of $94.25 on Monday. Since a notable dip in February, both companies have witnessed a rebound of over 15%. Sustaining the Momentum of Oil Stocks: The Oil Price Outlook The Internationa...
Bluebell asserts BP's share price is suppressed due to its reluctance to discuss strategic shifts. The activist investor insists BP's stock won't rise without clear communication of its plans. Majority of top-40 shareholders reportedly share these concerns and support a strategic shift.
A$BP(BP.US)$employee's husband pleaded guilty to insider trading after listening in on wife's calls. The insider trading resulted in over $1.7 million of illegal profits.
UBS analysts predict BP's success in the EV charging business due to its existing fuel marketing sites, improved convenience offerings, and partnerships with automakers like Tesla. They argue that few companies can match BP's scale in terms of land and electricity access, and see further synergy potential from integrating chargers with existing businesses.
Analysts see BP's commitment to shareholder returns as a positive shift, boosting sentiment. The unexpected plan to maintain buyback level till 2025 shows confidence. However, BP acknowledges the need to better its shareholder relations.
BP's cash returns could be a tactic to retain shareholders amidst criticism of its green transition plan. The firm's shares have lagged behind rivals due to skepticism about its strategy of reducing production while fossil fuel prices soar.
Analyst Michael Hewson believes BP is prioritizing shareholder appeasement with buybacks over strategy shifts like Shell. Despite BP's energy-transition goals, it lags behind Exxon and Chevron in market valuations.
Despite the volatile energy prices, BP's performance shows resilience, with strong gas trading and persistent oil demand helping to maintain profits. The company's share buyback plan indicates confidence in its financial position and could potentially boost its stock price.
Kevin Matte : When Trump was president, he had a positive relationship with Saudi Arabia, the 2nd largest oil producer in the world. Now that Biden is in power, Iran and Saudi Arabia seem to be laughing in his face. IMO It's not really in their interest to piss off Biden. I think they would regret it if Trump gets re-elected.