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ARC Resources Stock Jumps as Shell Seals $16.4 Billion Montney Gas Deal

ARC Resources Stock Jumps as Shell Seals $16.4 Billion Montney Gas Deal

Shell will acquire ARC Resources Ltd. for about US$16.4 billion including debt, in a stock-and-cash deal that boosts Shell’s output in Canada’s Montney shale basin. ARC shareholders get C$8.20 in cash and 0.40247 Shell shares per ARC share. ARC’s board unanimously backed the deal, which values ARC at a 27% premium. ARC shares rose over 22% in Toronto; Shell’s fell 2.1% in London.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Holds Near $3 as Surprise Storage Draw Meets LNG Push

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Holds Near $3 as Surprise Storage Draw Meets LNG Push

U.S. natural gas hovered near $3 per mmBtu Friday after storage fell by 54 bcf last week, outpacing forecasts. Cheniere’s Corpus Christi plant reached full capacity, boosting LNG export demand as Asian buyers seek more U.S. cargoes. Gas rigs dropped to 127, but output is projected to rise in 2026. Warm weather could limit further storage draws and cap prices.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

London’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% in early trade Thursday as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel following new Gulf shipping attacks. Travel firm On the Beach suspended its profit forecast, citing weaker holiday demand tied to Middle East conflict. Legal & General shares fell 5% after missing profit targets. TP ICAP rose 3.5% on stronger trading results.
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.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 pares early slump as oil shock hits London shares

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 pares early slump as oil shock hits London shares

FTSE 100 closed down 0.3% and FTSE 250 fell 1.6% after Brent crude surged over 25% to $119.50 a barrel amid the U.S.-Iran war. UK gilt yields jumped as traders shifted bets toward a possible Bank of England rate hike. Sterling weakened, while energy stocks like Shell and BP rose. Homebuilders and property shares led declines, with Persimmon down 5.5%.
Shell stock jumps as oil spikes on Hormuz disruption — what traders watch next

Shell stock jumps as oil spikes on Hormuz disruption — what traders watch next

Shell shares rose about 3% in London as Brent crude surged up to 13% on fears fighting near Iran could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices jumped as much as 28%, and Maersk halted traffic through Hormuz and Suez for safety. European energy stocks, including Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, gained 2–4%. OPEC+ output news was overshadowed by concerns over shipping constraints.
2 March 2026
Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell shares closed Friday at 3,073.5 pence, up 1.6% and near a 52-week high, ahead of Monday’s London open. Brent crude surged up to 13% after attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 200 vessels anchored outside the route. OPEC+ agreed to raise April output by 206,000 bpd, but analysts say prices hinge on Gulf developments and shipping flows. FTSE futures fell 0.6% in early trading.
Shell Plc stock price inches up in early London trade as buyback rolls on and oil stays in focus

Shell Plc stock price inches up in early London trade as buyback rolls on and oil stays in focus

Shell shares rose 0.5% to 2,879 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the company bought back 1.38 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 16. Brent crude slipped 0.86% to $68.06 as Iranian naval drills unsettled markets ahead of U.S.-Iran talks. Shell’s $3.5 billion buyback continues, with shares set to trade ex-dividend on Feb. 19 for a 37.20 cent payout due March 30.
17 February 2026
Shell stock creeps toward its yearly high as buybacks roll on — and JPMorgan sticks with “Overweight”

Shell stock creeps toward its yearly high as buybacks roll on — and JPMorgan sticks with “Overweight”

Shell shares rose 0.6% to 2,790p in London after launching a $3.5 billion buyback set to run until May 1, with repurchased shares to be cancelled. JPMorgan maintained an “Overweight” rating and DZ Bank lifted its fair value estimate, both citing capital returns. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion and a dividend of $0.372 per share. The company plans to appoint PwC as auditor from 2027, pending shareholder approval.
9 February 2026
Shell stock faces Kazakhstan pause and auditor switch — what to watch for SHEL shares next week

Shell stock faces Kazakhstan pause and auditor switch — what to watch for SHEL shares next week

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to legal disputes over $16.5 billion in costs at major oil fields, CEO Wael Sawan said Friday. Shares closed up 0.18% in London after a volatile week, following a fourth-quarter profit miss and ongoing share buybacks. RBC downgraded the stock, citing weaker reserves and guidance. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY.
7 February 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

RELX fell 4.2% and Sage Group dropped 2.8% Friday, leading FTSE 100 decliners as AI disruption fears hit data and software stocks. The FTSE 100 was flat at 10,310.70 by 10:47 GMT. Sterling and UK bonds slid after a narrow Bank of England vote revived rate cut bets. Halifax reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January, topping £300,000 for the first time.
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  • Eric Trump Removed From Leadership Role at Trump-Linked Fintech Firm Alt5
    April 30, 2026, 9:16 PM EDT. Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, has reportedly been removed from the leadership team of Alt5, a fintech company connected to the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial Inc. Bloomberg noted his name disappeared from Alt5's website after being listed as recently as March. Alt5, which facilitates digital asset transactions for banks and institutions, suffered over $341 million in losses last fiscal year and expressed doubts about its ability to remain solvent beyond one year. Eric Trump remains an active co-founder at World Liberty Financial but has not publicly addressed the leadership change, continuing to engage in crypto events on social media. This development highlights challenges within the Trump family's involvement in the fintech and crypto sectors.

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Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
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