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BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.

24 December 2025

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US Stock Futures Flat as Oil Prices Hover Near $100 Amid Iran Conflict
March 16, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT. U.S. stock futures remained flat as oil prices hovered near $100 per barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict. On Monday, the Dow Jones rose 0.9%, the S&P 500 gained 1.1%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.3%, recovering from a three-week losing streak. Oil prices pulled back slightly after U.S. officials indicated the allowance of Iranian tankers passing through the Strait and plans for a coalition to escort ships, easing fears of prolonged disruption. Despite geopolitical risks, the S&P 500 is only 5% below year-to-date highs, supported by optimistic analyst earnings projections for 2026 and 2027. Investors remain cautious amid uncertainty, especially after recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military assets.