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LSE:BP. 2 December 2025 - 11 March 2026

Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Brent crude rose to $88.39 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $84.43 after Tuesday’s 11% drop, as the IEA and G7 weighed emergency stock releases amid supply threats from the Strait of Hormuz. Oil company shares lagged the rebound, with investors expecting disruption to ease. The U.S. Navy has refused ship escorts, and Saudi Aramco warned of “catastrophic consequences” if outages continue.
11 March 2026
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BP PLC Pulls Foreign Staff From Iraq’s Rumaila Field After Drones, Raising Fresh Supply Fears

BP PLC Pulls Foreign Staff From Iraq’s Rumaila Field After Drones, Raising Fresh Supply Fears

BP evacuated foreign staff from Iraq’s Rumaila oilfield after two unidentified drones landed inside the site Thursday, oil industry sources said. Iraq’s oil output has already dropped by nearly 1.5 million barrels per day amid the Strait of Hormuz closure. BP and Shell shares rose about 2% as crude prices jumped on supply fears. Iraqi officials warned cuts could widen to over 3 million bpd if tanker delays persist.
6 March 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

The London Stock Exchange is closed Friday for Boxing Day, halting UK trading after a shortened Christmas Eve session where the FTSE 100 slipped 0.2%. Investors are watching global moves and a spike in precious metals, which could impact London-listed miners when trading resumes. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion. The FTSE 100 is on track for a roughly 21% gain in 2025.
26 December 2025
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BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak for a deal valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion, expecting about $6 billion in net proceeds. BP will keep a 35% stake, with an option to sell after two years. BP shares rose over 1% after the news before fluctuating in thin holiday trading. The deal is expected to close by late 2026, pending regulatory approval.
24 December 2025
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Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
24 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP named Meg O’Neill as CEO after Murray Auchincloss stepped down Dec. 18, with Carol Howle as interim chief. BP shares traded at 424p in London and $34.14 in New York as of Dec. 23. Investors are watching for signs the leadership change will bring steadier returns, amid ongoing divestments and renewed takeover speculation.
23 December 2025
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BP Stock Forecast 2026: CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, and the Biggest Catalysts for BP PLC Shares (Dec. 20, 2025)

BP Stock Forecast 2026: CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, and the Biggest Catalysts for BP PLC Shares (Dec. 20, 2025)

BP named Meg O’Neill, CEO of Woodside and ex-Exxon executive, as its next chief after Murray Auchincloss’s exit, marking BP’s first external CEO hire in over a century. BP’s U.S. shares closed Friday up 1.9% at $33.94 on heavy volume. The move comes amid renewed merger speculation, a $20 billion asset sale plan, and pressure from lower oil prices. Carol Howle will serve as interim CEO.
20 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP said Thursday CEO Murray Auchincloss is stepping down effective immediately, with Carol Howle named interim CEO and Woodside Energy chief Meg O’Neill set to take over in April 2026. Shares traded in the mid-420s pence in London after the news. O’Neill will be BP’s first external and first female CEO. The board cited a need to accelerate change as activist pressure mounts.
18 December 2025
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BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP shares closed up 2.43% at 432.65p on Wednesday, recovering part of Tuesday’s 3.42% drop as oil prices rebounded. BP disclosed the purchase of 1.62 million shares on December 16 under its ongoing buyback programme. Petrobras agreed to acquire a 49.99% stake in BP’s Lightsource solar units in Brazil.
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP shares fell sharply in London, closing near £4.23 after a broad energy sector sell-off. The NYSE-listed ADR traded around $33.76, reflecting similar pressure from volatile oil prices. Oil rebounded over 1% early Wednesday after the U.S. announced a blockade on Venezuelan tankers, but supply concerns persist. BP continues buybacks and prepares its next dividend amid market swings.
17 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP shares fell about 2.5% this week, closing at 439p in London as oil prices dropped and concerns grew over a potential 2026 supply surplus. The company announced first oil from the Atlantis Drill Center 1 in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to add 15,000 boe/d. BP also continued buybacks and held talks to sell its Castrol unit. Markets remain focused on crude prices and BP’s portfolio moves.
14 December 2025
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BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP shares traded near 441p in London and $35.53 in New York on December 12. The company began production early at the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion in the Gulf of Mexico, adding about 15,000 boe/d at peak. BP continues a $750 million share buyback as analysts question the sustainability of returns if oil prices stay low. The Castrol divestment process remains in focus.
12 December 2025
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BP share price today (11 December 2025): Gulf of Mexico milestone, fat dividend and mixed forecasts shape outlook

BP share price today (11 December 2025): Gulf of Mexico milestone, fat dividend and mixed forecasts shape outlook

BP shares closed up 0.24% at 444.35p in London after the company started production at its Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion in the Gulf of Mexico, its seventh major project this year. BP ADRs traded near $35.88 in New York, up about 0.9% intraday and 21% higher year-to-date. Wall Street maintains a consensus “Hold” on BP, with a 12-month ADR target of $43.14.
11 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Price Targets

BP PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Price Targets

BP’s New York ADRs closed at $35.83 on 5 December, just below their record high of $37.24 set two days earlier, capping a 28–30% year-to-date gain. Shares in London traded around 450–460p after a recent 2.6% drop, but remain up strongly for 2025. Analyst targets for BP now range widely, with JPMorgan raising its London target to 480p and Bank of America cutting its target to 375p and downgrading to “underperform.”
8 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Outlook: What to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens on Monday 8 December 2025

UK Stock Market Outlook: What to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens on Monday 8 December 2025

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,667.01, down 0.5%, as energy and bank stocks fell sharply. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is set to debut in London trading Monday. Investors await a US Federal Reserve rate decision and key UK GDP data later this week. FTSE constituent reshuffles add to market volatility.
7 December 2025
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BP Stock Today: Bank of America Downgrade, $750m Buyback and Hydrogen U‑Turn — December 7, 2025 Update

BP Stock Today: Bank of America Downgrade, $750m Buyback and Hydrogen U‑Turn — December 7, 2025 Update

BP’s New York shares closed at $35.83 on December 5, down 3.8% for the day but up year-on-year, while London shares traded at 452.85p, up 18% over 12 months. Bank of America downgraded BP to “underperform” on December 6, citing weaker oil price forecasts and concerns over asset sales. BP continues a $750 million buyback and maintains a 5.4% dividend yield.
7 December 2025
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BP Stock (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.): Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Outlook as of 6 December 2025

BP Stock (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.): Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Outlook as of 6 December 2025

BP shares are trading near multi-year highs after third-quarter earnings beat forecasts, with $2.21 billion in profit and $49.2 billion in revenue. The company announced a $750 million buyback and raised its dividend, despite pulling back from hydrogen projects and facing criticism over labor and climate issues. BP ADRs recently traded at $35.8, up about 20% this year. London shares closed at 453p, up high-teens percent in 2025.
6 December 2025
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BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP shares are trading near 52-week highs, with London-listed stock up 18% year-to-date at 465p as of December 4. The company is in advanced talks to sell its Castrol lubricants unit for over $8 billion and has scaled back some hydrogen projects. BP has completed a $750 million buyback and launched another of similar size, repurchasing about 1.5 million shares daily in late November and early December.
5 December 2025
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BP share price on 2 December 2025: near 52‑week highs as $750m buyback, hydrogen U‑turn and softer oil prices shape the 2026 outlook

BP share price on 2 December 2025: near 52‑week highs as $750m buyback, hydrogen U‑turn and softer oil prices shape the 2026 outlook

BP shares closed at 457p in London on December 2, up 19% over the past year. The company posted Q3 profit of $2.21 billion, beating forecasts, and announced a new $750 million share buyback. BP’s US ADR traded at $36.40, near its 52-week high. The firm is shifting strategy toward oil and gas, while facing setbacks in UK hydrogen and US pipeline operations.
2 December 2025
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