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LSE:SHEL.L 19 January 2026 - 28 April 2026

FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

BP jumped after posting $3.2 billion in first-quarter profit, its highest in over two years, lifting the FTSE 100 by 0.2% to around 10,340 as oil traded above $110 a barrel. Barclays shares fell over 3% after a £228 million provision linked to Market Financial Solutions offset higher profits and a £500 million buyback. Taylor Wimpey dropped after warning of rising build-cost inflation.
FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

The FTSE 100 fell 0.35% to 10,419.95 in early London trading after four losing sessions, pressured by higher oil prices and new U.S. tariff threats. Brent crude traded above $105 as the U.S.-Iran standoff continued. UK March retail sales rose 0.7%, but most gains came from fuel buying. BP and Shell rose, while Mondi dropped 5.44% after reporting a 27% profit decline.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

FTSE 100 held near 10,600 Thursday after a 2.5% rally to a one-month high, outperforming European peers as Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 fell. Brent crude rebounded toward $98 on renewed U.S.-Iran ceasefire doubts. A Bank of England survey showed lenders expect mortgage demand to rise in Q2. British builders faced record cost inflation in March.
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%.

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  • Western Digital Leverages Post-Quantum Cryptography to Enhance AI Data Security
    May 19, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT. Western Digital Corporation (WDC) integrates post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its Ultrastar UltraSMR hard drives to address future AI data security risks. The drives, undergoing qualification with hyperscale customers, embed PQC directly into storage firmware, enhancing protection against quantum-era threats by ensuring firmware integrity and secure key management. Using NIST-aligned ML-DSA-87 and RSA-3072 algorithms, WDC advances device-level trust with dual-signing strategies. This positions WDC ahead in quantum-resistant enterprise storage security. Competitor Seagate Technology (STX) continues focusing on durable, cost-efficient storage solutions amid rising AI data demands, while WDC's split into SanDisk aims to capitalize further on AI-driven markets.

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Bakkt Up Early After Director Buys $4.85M in Shares

Bakkt Up Early After Director Buys $4.85M in Shares

19 May 2026
Bakkt shares jumped 14.2% to $9.96 in pre-market trading Tuesday after a filing showed director Michael Alfred’s vehicle bought $4.85 million in stock. SEC documents said Alfred acquired 585,000 shares last week via Alpine Fox LP. CEO Akshay Naheta exercised options for 33,557 shares at $10 each. Bakkt recently reported Q1 revenue of $243.6 million, down sharply from a year earlier.
Relay Therapeutics Shares Rise In Pre-Market Ahead Of Key Drug Update

Relay Therapeutics Shares Rise In Pre-Market Ahead Of Key Drug Update

19 May 2026
Relay Therapeutics shares jumped 11.3% to $13.47 in premarket trading Tuesday after reporting a 60% volumetric response rate in 20 evaluable patients from its Phase 2 trial of zovegalisib for vascular anomalies. The company said 95% of patients saw some lesion reduction at 12 weeks. No patients discontinued due to adverse events. The regular Nasdaq session was set to open at 9:30 a.m. ET.

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Vertiv shares slide ahead of AI data center update

Vertiv shares slide ahead of AI data center update

18 May 2026
Vertiv Holdings shares dropped 8.5% to $339.41 on Monday, erasing over $12 billion in market value ahead of a key investor conference. Trading volume reached about 7 million shares. The decline outpaced peers as U.S. tech stocks fell broadly. Vertiv urged shareholders to reject a mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC for up to 500,000 shares.
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