Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading
Shell warned its Chemicals and Products segment will post adjusted earnings below break-even in Q4, citing weaker margins and lower trading. Shell’s ADRs closed down 1.9% in New York at $71.54; London shares fell 3.3% to £26.56. The company also flagged a $1.5 billion cash outflow for German emissions certificates. Investors await full results on Feb. 5.