LSE:RDSA News 8 January 2026

Shell stock slips after profit miss as investors weigh buyback and dividend boost

Shell shares fell about 1% in London after fourth-quarter adjusted earnings dropped 11% to $3.3 billion, missing analyst estimates. The company raised its dividend 4% and kept its $3.5 billion buyback unchanged. Oil and gas prices remain weak, pressuring cash flow. Net debt stood near $45.7 billion at year-end.

5 February 2026

Dividends·Earnings·Energy·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market

FTSE 100 slips from highs as Bank of England looms; Shell results hit UK shares today

UK stocks slipped Thursday, with the FTSE 100 down 0.2% to 10,382 by 1052 GMT as investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision. Shell fell 1.9% after missing profit forecasts but kept its buyback pace. Vodafone dropped 4.7% after launching a €500 million buyback. The STOXX 600 lost 0.5% amid mixed European earnings.

5 February 2026

Bank of England·FTSE 100·LSE:BEZ·LSE:GSK·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market·SWX:ZURN·UK Economy

Shell keeps $3.5bn buyback despite Q4 profit slide — and debt jumps to $45.7bn

Shell’s Q4 adjusted earnings fell 40% to $3.26 billion, missing estimates. The company raised its dividend by 4% to $0.372 per share and launched a $3.5 billion buyback. Net debt climbed to $45.7 billion, lifting gearing to 20.7%. Brent crude prices slid nearly 20% in 2025, ending below $60 a barrel.

5 February 2026

Energy·LSE:RDSA·LSE:RDSB·NYSE:SHEL·Stock Market

Shell share price set for Monday test after LNG Canada stake-sale report

Shell is weighing the sale of up to a 30% stake in LNG Canada, sources told Reuters, with Mitsubishi also reviewing its position. Shell shares closed up 0.2% in London before the news. Brent crude ended the week at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%. Dutch TTF gas futures surged 11% Friday, closing at 36.879 euros per megawatt-hour.

18 January 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market

Shell stock climbs as buyback rolls on and oil hits near two‑month high — what to watch next

Shell shares rose 0.6% to 2,678.6 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking higher oil prices. The company disclosed new share buybacks totaling $3.5 billion, with over 1.9 million shares purchased for cancellation on Jan. 12. Brent crude climbed to $64.34 a barrel amid supply concerns linked to unrest in Iran.

13 January 2026

LSE:RDSA·Oil Industry·Stock Market

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

Shell fell 2.6% after warning of a chemicals unit loss and narrowing LNG guidance, dragging the FTSE 100 down 0.3% by mid-morning. BAE Systems jumped over 6% on U.S. defence spending hopes. Associated British Foods dropped 11% after Primark’s profit warning. Tesco and Greggs also declined as UK retailers flagged weak consumer confidence.

8 January 2026

Energy Sector·FTSE 100·LSE:ABF·LSE:BA·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

7 February 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.5% Friday, settling at $3.422 per mmBtu as warmer weather forecasts and increased drilling weighed on prices. The latest EIA report showed a record 360 Bcf weekly storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 1.1% below the five-year average. Traders are watching mid-February weather models and the next storage update.

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026

U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026

Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

LSE:RDSA News 8 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Shell stock slips after profit miss as investors weigh buyback and dividend boost

FTSE 100 slips from highs as Bank of England looms; Shell results hit UK shares today

Shell keeps $3.5bn buyback despite Q4 profit slide — and debt jumps to $45.7bn

Shell share price set for Monday test after LNG Canada stake-sale report

Shell stock climbs as buyback rolls on and oil hits near two‑month high — what to watch next

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again