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Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.
8 February 2026
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BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
7 February 2026
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Shell stock faces Kazakhstan pause and auditor switch — what to watch for SHEL shares next week

Shell stock faces Kazakhstan pause and auditor switch — what to watch for SHEL shares next week

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to legal disputes over $16.5 billion in costs at major oil fields, CEO Wael Sawan said Friday. Shares closed up 0.18% in London after a volatile week, following a fourth-quarter profit miss and ongoing share buybacks. RBC downgraded the stock, citing weaker reserves and guidance. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY.
7 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides into the weekend as ASX rout bites; oil talks, results ahead

Woodside Energy share price slides into the weekend as ASX rout bites; oil talks, results ahead

Woodside Energy fell 1.6% to A$25.48 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.0%, its biggest one-day fall in 10 months. Energy, technology, and gold stocks each lost about 3%. Brent crude ended at $68 a barrel, up 0.7% on the day but down 4.3% for the week. Woodside reported record 2025 production and said Scarborough LNG remains on track for late 2026.
7 February 2026
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Bloom Energy stock whipsaws after big 2026 forecast — what traders watch next

Bloom Energy stock whipsaws after big 2026 forecast — what traders watch next

Bloom Energy shares reversed a 15.9% early surge Friday, falling 0.7% to $135.64 after the company set a 2026 revenue forecast of $3.1–$3.3 billion and reported a $6 billion backlog. Volume hit 15 million shares. Bloom posted Q4 revenue of $777.7 million and full-year revenue of $2.02 billion. The company announced a partnership with Oracle and a $5 billion AI infrastructure alliance with Brookfield.
6 February 2026
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Kodiak Gas Services stock jumps on $675 million DPS buy as data-center power demand bites

Kodiak Gas Services stock jumps on $675 million DPS buy as data-center power demand bites

Kodiak Gas Services shares rose 4.2% to $49.29 after announcing a $675 million acquisition of Distributed Power Solutions, funded by $575 million in cash and $100 million in stock. The deal, expected to close in early Q2 2026, awaits antitrust approval and hinges on Kodiak maintaining leverage targets. Investors await further details at the Feb. 26 earnings call.
6 February 2026
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SSE share price ticks up as investors weigh lower earnings guide and new grid-funding win

SSE share price ticks up as investors weigh lower earnings guide and new grid-funding win

SSE shares rose 0.9% to 2,503 pence in early London trading Friday after the utility warned of lower full-year adjusted earnings due to heavy network investment. SSEN Transmission secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem-backed funding for four innovation projects, including £5.8 million for the REVISE overhead line initiative with National Grid and the Met Office. SSE projected 2026 adjusted EPS of 144–152 pence, down from 160.9 pence.
6 February 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock slides after earnings miss, $1 billion cost-cut plan — what COP investors watch next

ConocoPhillips stock slides after earnings miss, $1 billion cost-cut plan — what COP investors watch next

ConocoPhillips shares fell 2.4% to $105.04 after the company missed fourth-quarter profit estimates and announced a $1 billion cost-cut target for 2026. Adjusted profit was $1.02 per share, below the $1.11 analyst estimate, as oil prices dropped ahead of U.S.-Iran talks. The company reaffirmed plans to return 45% of 2026 operating cash to shareholders.
5 February 2026
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Chevron stock slips as oil drops ahead of U.S.-Iran talks and Chevron reshuffles top jobs

Chevron stock slips as oil drops ahead of U.S.-Iran talks and Chevron reshuffles top jobs

Chevron shares fell 1.2% to $179.12 as oil prices dropped and traders eyed upcoming U.S.-Iran talks. The company announced senior leadership changes, with several executives retiring and new appointments set for March and April. Chevron also signed exploration agreements in Syria and Qatar, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Yoyo-Yolanda gas project in Africa.
5 February 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock slips as oil drops — what to watch before Friday U.S.-Iran talks

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock slips as oil drops — what to watch before Friday U.S.-Iran talks

Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.5% to $145.38 as crude prices dropped over 3% ahead of U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman. The company finalized a $2.32 billion deal for the FPSO One Guyana vessel, with SBM Offshore operating it through 2035. Vice president Darrin L. Talley sold 5,000 shares on Feb. 2 at about $139.75 each, according to a regulatory filing.
5 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price today: WDS closes higher as oil slips ahead of US-Iran talks

Woodside Energy share price today: WDS closes higher as oil slips ahead of US-Iran talks

Woodside Energy shares closed up 0.23% at A$25.90, outperforming a 1.2% drop in Australian energy stocks as oil prices fell. Brent crude slid nearly 2% to $68.02 after news of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks set for Friday in Oman. Miners dragged the broader market lower on weaker commodity prices. Investors await Friday’s U.S.-Iran meeting and jobs data for further market direction.
5 February 2026
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  • Middle Eastern Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Spurs Investment Opportunities
    April 9, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets rallied after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased regional tensions, boosting Gulf equities. Investors seek stocks with strong fundamentals amid volatility. Top picks include Amanat Holdings PJSC, which reported a 48.4% earnings growth last year and maintained a strong financial position despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio. Amanat operates primarily in education and healthcare, generating revenues of AED528 million and AED404 million respectively. Union Properties PJSC, active in property investment and development, also showed strong revenue streams above AED491 million from goods and services. Market capitalization for both firms stands near AED3.3 billion. Some companies exhibit high debt ratios yet maintain robust earnings, highlighting potential hidden gems for growth-focused investors in this evolving market.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 12:26 AM EDT Middle Eastern Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Spurs Investment Opportunities April 9, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. **Middle Eastern stock markets** rallied after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased regional tensions, boosting Gulf equities. Investors seek stocks with strong fundamentals amid volatility. Top picks include Amanat Holdings PJSC, which reported a **48.4% earnings growth** last year and maintained a strong financial position despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio. Amanat operates primarily in education and healthcare, generating revenues of AED528 million and AED404 million respectively. Union Properties PJSC, active in
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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