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NYSE:BP 23 December 2025 - 10 March 2026

Oil Prices Crash 13%: Brent and WTI Tumble as Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon

Oil Prices Crash 13%: Brent and WTI Tumble as Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon

Oil prices fell over 13% Tuesday after President Trump said the Iran war could end soon, with Brent crude dropping $12.46 to $86.50 a barrel. OPEC supply cuts and Gulf shipping threats had pushed Brent to $119.50 Monday. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects Brent to stay above $95 for two months. Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, and Kuwait cut output as nearly 1.9 million bpd of Gulf refining capacity remains offline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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

BP will sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, valuing the lubricants business at $10.1 billion. The deal will net BP about $6 billion and leave it with a 35% stake in a new joint venture. CPP Investments will support the transaction with up to $1.05 billion. Closing is expected by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
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)

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak for a deal valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion, expecting about $6 billion in net proceeds. BP will keep a 35% stake, with an option to sell after two years. BP shares rose over 1% after the news before fluctuating in thin holiday trading. The deal is expected to close by late 2026, pending regulatory approval.
24 December 2025
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

The STOXX 600 index was flat at 588.93 by 08:09 GMT on December 24, 2025, as EU stock markets saw sharply reduced liquidity with Germany and Italy closed and other exchanges running shortened sessions for Christmas Eve. Energy shares rose on firmer oil, while miners tracked gains in precious metals. Trading volumes were thin across the continent.
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 named Meg O’Neill as CEO after Murray Auchincloss stepped down Dec. 18, with Carol Howle as interim chief. BP shares traded at 424p in London and $34.14 in New York as of Dec. 23. Investors are watching for signs the leadership change will bring steadier returns, amid ongoing divestments and renewed takeover speculation.
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Stock Market Today

  • 2016 IPOs: Twilio and Red Rock Outperform S&P 500 After 10 Years
    March 13, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT. The 2016 initial public offering (IPO) class shows varied investment outcomes. Twilio (TWLO), now an AI infrastructure provider with $945.4 million free cash flow in FY2025, delivered a 335.95% return, surpassing the S&P 500's 228.92% gain. Red Rock Resorts (RRR), benefiting from Las Vegas population growth and a 2026 dividend, also outperformed with notable returns. US Foods (USFD) demonstrated steady growth, posting a record $1.9 billion adjusted EBITDA. In contrast, Nutanix (NTNX) and Valvoline (VVV) struggled with business transitions and underwhelming stock performance. A $1,000 investment in Twilio at IPO is worth $4,360 now; US Foods, $3,718; Nutanix, $1,058. These disparities highlight differing strategic adaptations post-IPO amid dynamic market conditions.
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