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NYSE:BP News 19 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
7 February 2026
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Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

U.S. natural gas futures rose 4.1% to $3.886 per mmBtu Thursday as storms cut production by about 10%, forcing heavy inventory withdrawals and rare LNG imports. The March contract replaced February as the benchmark after a volatile roll. Storage fell by 242 Bcf to 2,823 Bcf last week, according to EIA. EQT shares closed up 0.7% but dipped after hours.
29 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Chevron is set to gain expanded rights in Venezuela, allowing cash payments to the government and full crude sales, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%, while Chevron shares ended nearly flat at $166.26. The U.S. dismissed reports of using Venezuelan oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. North American rig count rose by 28 to 769, with U.S. rigs down by one.
18 January 2026
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BP share price ends higher; buyback and offshore wind shift set up next week for BP stock

BP share price ends higher; buyback and offshore wind shift set up next week for BP stock

BP shares closed up 0.5% at 440.25 pence in London Friday, while U.S. ADRs rose to $35.38. The company repurchased over 3 million shares Jan. 16 and plans to move them into treasury. BP’s offshore wind JV acquired EnBW’s Mona stake but dropped the Morgan project. BP warned of $4–5 billion in Q4 impairments, mainly from low-carbon assets, ahead of results due Feb. 10.
17 January 2026
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First Solar stock slides 10% on Jefferies downgrade as 2026 orders come into focus

First Solar stock slides 10% on Jefferies downgrade as 2026 orders come into focus

First Solar shares fell 10.3% to $241.11 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and doubts over Section 232 tariff benefits. The stock hit a low of $239.26 on volume of 6.2 million shares. Sunrun and Canadian Solar also declined, while Enphase and SolarEdge were little changed.
8 January 2026
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BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.5% to $35.26 in premarket trading Monday as Brent crude dropped 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel and WTI slipped 0.9% to $56.79. Oil prices eased after the U.S. detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and maintained an embargo, while OPEC+ kept output steady. Investors await BP’s Feb. 10 results and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further direction.
5 January 2026
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Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares rose 2.7% to $75.44 on Friday after the company disclosed new share repurchases for cancellation. Shell bought back about 1.48 million shares on Jan. 2 as part of a $3.5 billion buyback program. Oil futures ended slightly lower ahead of an OPEC+ meeting this weekend. Shell’s next results and dividend announcement are set for Feb. 5.
3 January 2026
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BP stock forecast after Venezuela strikes: what oil markets could mean for NYSE:BP on Monday

BP stock forecast after Venezuela strikes: what oil markets could mean for NYSE:BP on Monday

U.S. forces struck Venezuela on Saturday, and President Donald Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured. Venezuela’s PDVSA reported oil production and refining were operating normally after the attacks, according to sources. BP’s U.S. shares closed up 3.17% at $35.83 on Friday. Markets are closed for the weekend; crude futures trading will provide the first reaction.
3 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises today as energy shares gain ahead of OPEC+ decision

Chevron stock rises today as energy shares gain ahead of OPEC+ decision

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 13:10 ET — Regular session Chevron shares rose on Friday as energy stocks gained to start 2026. By 1:10 p.m. ET, Chevron Corp (CVX) was up 1.7% at $155.04, with about 3.0 million shares traded, after moving between $151.25 and $155.13. Exxon Mobil was up 1.4% and BP’s U.S.-listed shares gained 2.4%, while the Vanguard Energy ETF rose 1.6% and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF was little changed. The move matters now because oil markets are heading into an OPEC+ meeting on Sunday, when the producer group is expected to keep its current output policy
2 January 2026
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BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

LONDON / NEW YORK — December 25, 2025 — BP has agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in a transaction valuing the lubricants business at about $10.1 billion, marking one of the oil major’s biggest moves yet in its multi‑year effort to simplify operations, cut debt, and sharpen its strategic focus. London South East While the headline announcement landed on December 24, the story continued to develop on December 25 as attention shifted to what the deal means for BP’s balance sheet, Stonepeak’s bet on a cash‑generative industrial brand, and a required open offer for Castrol
25 December 2025
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BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

London/New York — December 24, 2025 — BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP; LSE: BP.) is back in the spotlight on Christmas Eve after agreeing to sell a controlling 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak, a deal BP says values Castrol at $10.1 billion and will deliver roughly $6 billion of net proceeds to the oil major. The market’s initial reaction was positive-but-measured: BP shares rose more than 1% shortly after the announcement before trading turned choppy in thin, holiday-shortened conditions. Reuters+1 For investors, this is one of those corporate moves that reads like a clean
24 December 2025
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EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

EU stock markets traded in a distinctly “holiday mode” on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with liquidity thinning sharply as several exchanges either closed entirely or ran shortened sessions for Christmas Eve. The STOXX 600—a widely followed pan-European benchmark that investors often use as a proxy for the region—was flat at 588.93 by 08:09 GMT, pausing after a run of fresh highs earlier in the week. Reuters The muted headline move, however, masked a handful of themes that still mattered to investors positioning into year-end: energy shares were supported by firmer oil, miners followed another surge in precious metals, and large-cap deal news brought individual names back into focus—even in a shortened session. Reuters+2Reuters+2
24 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP PLC stock is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of Big Oil fundamentals and BP-specific drama: a surprise leadership reset, a high-stakes divestment agenda (with Castrol at the center), and a market that’s trying to price 2026 oil demand against an oversupplied-looking crude backdrop. As of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, investors are digesting what BP’s board appears to be signaling: “more discipline, fewer detours.” The big question for BP shares (LSE: BP. / NYSE: BP) is whether that message translates into higher cash flow, lower net debt, and steadier shareholder returns—or simply another chapter in the company’s multi-year strategic
23 December 2025
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BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP PLC stock is ending 2025 in a rare, high-stakes “reset moment” for a supermajor: a sudden CEO exit, an outsider successor lined up for April, active share buybacks, and a macro backdrop where oil prices have stayed stubbornly range-bound even through geopolitical shocks. As of December 22, 2025, BP shares were trading around 424.5p in London (LSE listing) and $33.94 for the BP ADR in New York (NYSE: BP), according to Investing.com market data. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed, investor-focused roundup of the most material BP stock news, forecasts, and market analysis in circulation as of 22.12.2025—and what it
22 December 2025
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock is closing out 2025 with three storylines colliding at once: a sudden CEO transition, fresh government intervention risk in Australia’s gas market, and high-stakes execution on a global LNG buildout—especially in the United States. On Monday, 22 December 2025, Woodside shares in Australia rose modestly, stabilising after last week’s sharp move lower that followed leadership news. In the background, investors are also digesting a major U.S. regulatory update for the Woodside Louisiana LNG project and a new Australian policy proposal that could reshape how gas exporters balance domestic supply against international contracts. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Woodside share
22 December 2025
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BP plc Stock News and Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025): Meg O’Neill Named CEO, Buyback Questions, and Analyst Targets for BP.L and NYSE:BP

BP plc Stock News and Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025): Meg O’Neill Named CEO, Buyback Questions, and Analyst Targets for BP.L and NYSE:BP

Dec. 21, 2025 — BP plc stock is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a rare mix of certainty (a new chief executive is locked in) and uncertainty (what that CEO will actually do with BP’s portfolio, debt, and capital returns). Over the past several days, the company has confirmed a leadership handover to Woodside Energy’s Meg O’Neill, markets have revived the “BP as a takeover target” debate, and analysts have sharpened their views on what the oil price needs to be for BP’s dividends and buybacks to remain comfortable. London South East+2Reuters+2 Below is a full roundup
21 December 2025
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BP Stock (NYSE: BP) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: CEO Shake-Up, Dividend Day, Buybacks—and What Analysts Forecast Next

BP Stock (NYSE: BP) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: CEO Shake-Up, Dividend Day, Buybacks—and What Analysts Forecast Next

BP PLC stock is back in the spotlight on December 19, 2025, as investors digest a rare leadership overhaul, track shareholder-return moves (including today’s dividend payment), and reprice the company against a weaker oil tape and persistent merger chatter. In the U.S., BP’s ADR (NYSE: BP) last traded around $33.31 in the latest available pricing snapshot. In London, BP shares (LSE: BP.) were around 420p at the close on Dec. 19, according to delayed pricing data. Hargreaves Lansdown What’s driving the conversation isn’t one single datapoint—it’s the collision of governance, strategy, and capital returns at a time when crude prices
19 December 2025
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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
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