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LSE:BP 28 October 2025 - 18 December 2025

BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP named Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill as its next chief executive, effective April 1, 2026. Current CEO Murray Auchincloss will step down this week, with BP executive Carol Howle serving as interim CEO. Auchincloss will stay on as an advisor through December 2026. The move follows investor pressure for leadership and strategy changes at BP.
18 December 2025
Seatrium Limited Stock (SGX:5E2): BalWin5 TenneT Offshore Wind Deal, BP Tiber FPU Win, Order Book Update and Analyst Forecasts (17 Dec 2025)

Seatrium Limited Stock (SGX:5E2): BalWin5 TenneT Offshore Wind Deal, BP Tiber FPU Win, Order Book Update and Analyst Forecasts (17 Dec 2025)

Seatrium shares traded at S$2.06, down 0.96% intraday on 17 December 2025, after a consortium with GE Vernova secured the BalWin5 offshore wind grid project from TenneT. The contract adds to Seatrium’s S$16.6 billion net order book at end-September, with work on the German North Sea platform set to start in January 2026.
17 December 2025
BP’s ‘Year of Progress’ in 2025: New Dividend, Wind Sale, Hydrogen Bets – and a Bitter Row Over Forecourt Staff Pay

BP’s ‘Year of Progress’ in 2025: New Dividend, Wind Sale, Hydrogen Bets – and a Bitter Row Over Forecourt Staff Pay

BP confirmed a Q3 cash dividend of 6.2394 pence per share, payable December 19, and reported strong upstream performance with 12 new oil and gas discoveries in 2025. The company faced criticism in the UK after scrapping paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for petrol station staff. BP also completed the sale of its US onshore wind business to LS Power.
10 December 2025
Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Lloyds, Vodafone, HSBC, and Barclays led UK trading volumes Wednesday, each moving millions of shares by mid-morning. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% at 08:30 GMT, while sterling climbed above $1.33. BP, Tesco, and Volution Group also saw heavy activity, with Volution jumping over 7% after a strong update and acquisition news. German and French indices slipped.
FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 fell 0.5% to 9,667 on Friday, December 5, 2025, its lowest level in over a week, closing out a losing week for UK equities. Energy and bank stocks led declines, with BP down 2.6% and the bank index off 1.2%. Wall Street and Asian markets rose, leaving the UK benchmark trailing global peers ahead of a key US Federal Reserve decision.
Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

The FTSE 100 is up about 22–23% year-to-date as of December 5, 2025, and sits less than 2% below its record closing high. Today, the FTSE 100 rose 0.2% and the FTSE 250 gained 0.4%, with AstraZeneca and Ocado among notable risers. Markets expect the Bank of England to cut rates from 4% to 3.75% on December 18. UK equities continue to trade at a discount to global peers.
BP plc (BP) Stock Outlook as of December 1, 2025: Earnings Beat, 5.5% Yield and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

BP plc (BP) Stock Outlook as of December 1, 2025: Earnings Beat, 5.5% Yield and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

BP shares traded near 456p in London late Monday, about 4% below their 52-week high, with a market value of £71.4bn. The ADR closed at $36.10 in New York, just under its yearly peak. Q3 earnings beat estimates, with $49.25bn in revenue and $2.21bn underlying RC profit. BP confirmed a Q3 dividend of 8.32 US cents per share and plans another $0.75bn buyback.
1 December 2025
BP Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Deal Talks and Olympic Pipeline News Shape the Outlook

BP Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Deal Talks and Olympic Pipeline News Shape the Outlook

BP shares closed up 1.6% at 454.2p in London on Friday, near the top of the day’s range, as investors reacted to steady oil prices, a new buyback, and Castrol sale talks. About 17.7 million shares traded. BP’s market cap stands at roughly $93 billion, with a dividend yield around 5.3%. BP ADRs in New York also gained, trading near recent highs.
BP Share Price Today: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Whiting Refinery Restart and New Mega‑Projects (27 November 2025)

BP Share Price Today: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Whiting Refinery Restart and New Mega‑Projects (27 November 2025)

BP shares fell about 1.1% in London Thursday, trading near 447.8p, as investors reacted to continued disruption from the Olympic Pipeline leak in Washington State. The jet-fuel line has partially reopened, easing supply concerns at Seattle-Tacoma airport, but the gasoline line remains shut. Broader energy stocks also slipped as oil prices fell on hopes for a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Jet Fuel Shortage: BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Forces Flight Changes Ahead of Thanksgiving

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Jet Fuel Shortage: BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Forces Flight Changes Ahead of Thanksgiving

A leak forced BP to shut down its Olympic Pipeline, the main jet fuel source for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, during peak Thanksgiving travel. Airlines are trucking in fuel and adding refueling stops, with some long-haul flights from Seattle now making extra stops. Washington and Oregon governors have declared fuel emergencies. No timeline has been given for a pipeline restart.
25 November 2025
FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

London Stock Market Outlook for 20 November 2025: Key Things to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.4–0.5% on Wednesday, marking its fifth straight loss and hitting a four-week low near 9,500. Aerospace, defence, and bank stocks led declines, while energy shares fell with oil prices. UK October inflation slowed to 3.6%, prompting markets to price in a December Bank of England rate cut with over 80% probability. Sterling and gilt yields slipped after the data.
London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Today (10 November 2025): London Blue‑Chips Rally Toward Record as US Shutdown Deal Nears; Diageo Soars on New CEO

The FTSE 100 rose nearly 1% to 9,775 in early London trading Monday, approaching its record close after US lawmakers advanced a bill to end the 40-day government shutdown. Diageo surged 6–7% after naming former Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis as CEO. Energy stocks gained with Brent crude up 0.8%. HSBC and BAE Systems both traded about 1% higher.
BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP Stock Today (7 November 2025): ADR Hits 52‑Week High as Buybacks Continue; Oil Steadies and Brokers Weigh In

BP’s U.S. ADR closed at $36.58 on Nov. 7, up 2.1% and setting a new 52-week high after four straight gains. The company confirmed buybacks of over 1.5 million shares each on Nov. 6 and 7 in London. Brent crude steadied near $63–64 per barrel, supporting energy shares. Broker RBC reiterated a “Sector Perform” rating with a 500p target.
Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

AI Rally Hits Speed Bump as Futures Fall – Key Facts Before the Nov. 4 Market Open

U.S. stock futures fell sharply early Tuesday, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 1.2% and S&P 500 off 0.9%. The drop follows a stalled tech rally and overnight losses in Europe and Asia. Key economic data releases are delayed by a government shutdown, adding to market uncertainty. Palantir shares slid over 4% despite strong earnings, while Bitcoin dropped 3% to around $104,000.
Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Price Rebound as OPEC Freezes Output Hikes: Winners, Losers, and 2026 Outlook

OPEC+ will limit its oil supply increase to 137,000 barrels per day in December and pause further hikes through early 2026, citing weak demand and glut fears. Brent crude rebounded to $65 after the announcement, lifting oil stocks like BP and Shell. Analysts expect stable prices in the near term, but forecasts for 2026 remain split, with estimates ranging from $52 to $60 per barrel.
FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Roars into November: Oil Windfall, Gold Surge & Rate Cut Hopes Drive Rally

The FTSE 100 opened up 0.2% at 9,738 on November 3, holding near record highs as oil and gold prices surged. BP gained after a $1.5 billion U.S. pipeline sale, while Vodafone fell up to 3% on a UBS downgrade. UK bank shares hit their highest since 2008. Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7, its best in a year, ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week.
Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Stock Market Mania: Global Indices Break Records on AI & Stimulus – Fed’s Next Move Uncertain

The Nasdaq fell 1.6% on Oct. 30 as Meta plunged 11% and Microsoft dropped 3%, while Alphabet hit a record high after topping $100 billion in revenue. European stocks set new records, led by Germany’s DAX and Britain’s FTSE 100, with financials and oil majors rallying. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed above 51,000 for the first time, up 2.2% in a day. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged roughly 35% year-to-date on Chinese stimulus.
London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Near Record High as Oil Boom and Bank Earnings Ignite London Rally

Britain’s FTSE 100 hovered near a record 9,650 on October 28, after closing at an all-time high last week. Oil giants BP and Shell rose as crude prices jumped on new U.S. sanctions against Russia. NatWest surged 5% on strong earnings, while HSBC gained nearly 3% despite a profit drop. Strong UK retail sales and steady inflation fueled bets on a Bank of England rate cut in December.
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