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LSE:SHEL.L 9 January 2026 - 7 March 2026

FTSE 100 reels from worst week in a year as oil shock hits London stocks

FTSE 100 reels from worst week in a year as oil shock hits London stocks

The FTSE 100 dropped 5.7% this week, its sharpest fall since April 2025, as oil surged above $90 a barrel and traders slashed UK rate-cut bets. Energy and defence shares held firm, but airlines and miners tumbled. The FTSE 250 lost 0.8% on Friday. Money markets now see little chance of a March Bank of England cut.
Shell stock: Kazakhstan legal fight and PwC audit switch put SHEL.L shares in focus

Shell stock: Kazakhstan legal fight and PwC audit switch put SHEL.L shares in focus

Shell shares closed up 0.2% at 2,774.50 pence in London after CEO Wael Sawan said the company will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over billions in project costs. Shell reported $3.3 billion in Q4 profit, below forecasts, but raised its dividend and kept buybacks steady. The company will switch auditors to PwC from 2027 after regulatory scrutiny. Brent crude rose 0.74% to $68.05 a barrel.
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.
Shell share price slips after profit miss, despite $3.5bn buyback and dividend rise

Shell share price slips after profit miss, despite $3.5bn buyback and dividend rise

Shell shares fell 1.6% after reporting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion, missing analyst estimates and marking the weakest result since early 2021. The company raised its dividend by 4% and announced a $3.5 billion buyback program. Net debt stood at $45.7 billion with gearing at 20.7%. Operating cash flow reached $9.44 billion, above forecasts but below last year’s level.
Shell share price rises as buyback end nears and Venezuela gas licenses come into view

Shell share price rises as buyback end nears and Venezuela gas licenses come into view

Shell shares gained 0.9% to 2,757.5 pence in early London trading Thursday as its $3.5 billion buyback neared completion ahead of fourth-quarter results. The company bought over 1 million shares across London and Amsterdam on Jan. 28 for cancellation. Brent crude closed at $68.40 a barrel Wednesday, its highest since September. Shell faces a legal fight in New York over an arbitration loss to Venture Global.
Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell is weighing a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources say, a deal that could fetch billions. Shell shares closed up 0.5% in London Friday, while Brent crude settled at $65.88 after new U.S. sanctions on Iran. Nigeria approved incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West oilfield, with a final investment decision possible by 2027. Shell continued its share buyback, purchasing over 1.1 million shares on Jan. 23.
25 January 2026
Shell Plc stock price: Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga push and buybacks set up Shell shares for a busy week

Shell Plc stock price: Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga push and buybacks set up Shell shares for a busy week

Shell shares closed at 2,687.5 pence Friday, up 0.5%, after Nigeria approved incentives for its Bonga South West oil project. Shell repurchased 572,214 shares under its buyback plan, with Merrill Lynch managing the programme until Jan. 30. Oil prices rose sharply on new U.S. sanctions against Iran. Investors await Shell’s fourth-quarter results and dividend on Feb. 5.
25 January 2026
Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell shares closed up 0.5% at 2,687.5 pence Friday after Nigeria approved investment incentives for the Bonga South West oil project, though President Tinubu urged a final investment decision before his term ends. CEO Wael Sawan targets 2027 for the decision on the $20 billion project. Investors await Shell’s Feb. 5 earnings and dividend announcement. Shell also repurchased over 1.1 million shares this week for cancellation.
24 January 2026
Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,683 pence in early London trading Friday, recovering from a 2.2% drop the previous day. Nigeria approved targeted incentives for Shell’s planned Bonga South West deepwater project, with officials citing a possible $20 billion investment. Shell has not confirmed the figure. The company is also exploring a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources said.
Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell shares rose 0.2% to 2,740 pence in early London trading Thursday after announcing the repurchase of 1.32 million shares for cancellation. The company confirmed Projects and Technology President Robin Mooldijk will depart Feb. 28 as Shell integrates technical functions into business units. Brent crude slipped 0.43% to $64.96 a barrel. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5.
Shell share price ticks up in London after exec change, but oil slide keeps traders cautious

Shell share price ticks up in London after exec change, but oil slide keeps traders cautious

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,729 pence in early London trading after announcing executive committee changes, with senior director Robin Mooldijk set to step down Feb. 28. Oil prices fell about 1.5%, pressuring energy stocks. Shell also repurchased over 1.3 million shares across London and Amsterdam for cancellation under its buyback program. BP shares gained 0.6%.
Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,647.5 pence in early London trading Monday as investors weighed oil market volatility and concerns over the company’s Chemicals and Products division loss in Q4. Shell continued its $3.5 billion buyback program, purchasing nearly 2 million shares last week for cancellation. Brent crude traded at $63.39 a barrel amid supply risks from Iran and Venezuela.
Shell stock: 3% Friday jump puts buybacks and oil shocks back in play

Shell stock: 3% Friday jump puts buybacks and oil shocks back in play

Shell Plc shares closed Friday up 3.0% at 2,640 pence in London, tracking a rally in oil prices as Brent settled at $63.34 a barrel. The company bought back over 2 million shares on January 9, with the buyback program running until January 30. Energy stocks led the FTSE 100 to a record high. Traders are watching unrest in Iran and Venezuela’s export moves for further market impact.
Shell Plc stock rebounds after selloff as oil steadies — what investors watch next

Shell Plc stock rebounds after selloff as oil steadies — what investors watch next

Shell shares rose 2.2% to 2,619.62 pence by 10:46 GMT Friday, rebounding after a 3.5% drop Thursday following a weak fourth-quarter update. The company flagged a significant loss in its Chemicals & Products segment and uncertainty over its $3.5 billion quarterly buyback. Brent crude traded at $62.17 a barrel. European energy stocks gained, lifting the STOXX 600 to a record high.
9 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • ASX Set to Dip as Middle East Tensions Boost Oil Prices; Premier Investments Reports Lower H1 Earnings
    March 19, 2026, 9:22 PM EDT. Australian shares are expected to decline on Friday amid volatile energy markets triggered by Middle East strikes that briefly pushed Brent crude to $119 a barrel. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each dropped 0.3%, while the Dow fell 0.4% overnight. Investors are also focused on Australia's upcoming consumer price index report. Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) posted fiscal first-half earnings of AU$0.6351 per share on AU$460.3 million revenue, down from AU$0.7307 earnings on AU$465.2 million a year earlier. Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) acquired UK agency Fresh Approach, expanding its FCM meetings-and-events operations. The ASX benchmark closed down 1.7% at 8,497.80 on Thursday.
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