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Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News & Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Buybacks, Deepwater Bets, and What Analysts See for 2026

Shell PLC Stock (SHEL) News & Forecasts on Dec. 21, 2025: Buybacks, Deepwater Bets, and What Analysts See for 2026

Shell plc stock (trading as SHEL in London and New York) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar investor storyline—cash returns first—but with a few spicy plot twists: a fresh Gulf of Mexico oil recovery investment, ongoing share buybacks, renewed M&A chatter, and a UK audit-watchdog probe that brings governance risk back into the headlines. Reuters+3MarketWatch+3Shell+3 Because Dec. 21, 2025 is a Sunday, markets are closed; the most recent reference point is Friday’s close (Dec. 19). Shell shares ended around £27.03 in London, while the NYSE-listed American Depositary Shares (ADS) closed at about $72.02. (Each Shell ADS
21 December 2025
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BP Stock Forecast 2026: CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, and the Biggest Catalysts for BP PLC Shares (Dec. 20, 2025)

BP Stock Forecast 2026: CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, and the Biggest Catalysts for BP PLC Shares (Dec. 20, 2025)

Published: December 20, 2025 BP PLC (NYSE: BP / LSE: BP.) is ending 2025 with the kind of corporate plot twist that tends to yank an oil major’s stock into the spotlight: a surprise CEO exit, a high-profile incoming chief executive from a rival producer, renewed merger chatter, and an asset-sale program that’s starting to look less like a tidy strategy slide and more like a real-time stress test. As of the latest trade timestamp available early Saturday (Dec. 20), BP’s U.S.-listed shares were around $33.94—essentially reflecting Friday’s close—after a brisk end-of-week move. StockAnalysis In London, BP shares last closed
20 December 2025
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BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP has named Woodside Energy’s chief executive Meg O’Neill as its next CEO, setting up a high-profile leadership transition at one of the world’s best-known oil and gas majors—and forcing a rapid succession plan at Australia’s largest independent energy company. Reuters+2Financial Times+2 The move, announced Wednesday, December 17, 2025, will see BP’s current chief executive Murray Auchincloss step aside this week, with BP executive Carol Howle taking the interim top job until O’Neill formally starts on April 1, 2026. Reuters+2Wall Street Journal+2 What BP announced on December 17, 2025 BP said Meg O’Neill—currently CEO and managing director of Woodside Energy—will
18 December 2025
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BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP has named Woodside Energy’s chief executive Meg O’Neill as its next CEO, setting up a high-profile leadership transition at one of the world’s best-known oil and gas majors—and forcing a rapid succession plan at Australia’s largest independent energy company. Reuters+2Financial Times+2 The move, announced Wednesday, December 17, 2025, will see BP’s current chief executive Murray Auchincloss step aside this week, with BP executive Carol Howle taking the interim top job until O’Neill formally starts on April 1, 2026. Reuters+2Wall Street Journal+2 What BP announced on December 17, 2025 BP said Meg O’Neill—currently CEO and managing director of Woodside Energy—will
18 December 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (NYSE: SHEL) is in focus on 17 December 2025 after approving a Gulf of Mexico waterflood project, restarting efforts to sell its Schwedt refinery stake in Germany, continuing its $3.5bn buyback, expanding gas distribution in Nigeria, and appearing to step back from a key voluntary shipping decarbonisation framework. Shell Plc (NYSE: SHEL) is navigating a packed news cycle heading into mid-December, with fresh updates spanning upstream investment, European asset reshaping, shareholder returns, and gas-market growth in Nigeria. The combined headlines offer a clear snapshot of how CEO Wael Sawan’s Shell is trying to do two things at once:
17 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News Today: Buybacks, Gulf of Mexico Kaikias Project, and Analyst Forecasts on December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Shell plc shares are back in the spotlight as a cocktail of company-specific headlines (fresh upstream investment, a revived German refinery exit process, governance scrutiny, and ongoing shareholder returns) collides with a macro headwind: oil prices hovering around their lowest levels since early 2021. Reuters+4Financial Times+4The Wall Street Journal+4 In the U.S., Shell’s NYSE-listed ADR (ticker: SHEL) last traded around $70.46 in the most recent session, down about 2.45% on the day, as energy equities digested the latest crude slump and broader risk sentiment. Below is what’s driving Shell plc stock right now—plus the key analyst
17 December 2025
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Valaris Limited Stock (NYSE: VAL) Slides on Dec. 16, 2025 as Shell Brazil Deal, Backlog, and Analyst Targets Come Into Focus

Valaris Limited Stock (NYSE: VAL) Slides on Dec. 16, 2025 as Shell Brazil Deal, Backlog, and Analyst Targets Come Into Focus

Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) stock traded sharply lower in Tuesday’s session (Dec. 16, 2025), with the offshore driller pulling back after a strong run earlier this quarter. As of Dec. 16, VAL changed hands around the high-$40s, down roughly 8% on the day and well off its recent highs, with intraday trading spanning the upper-$40s to low-$50s. Investing.com The timing is notable: the selloff comes just days after Valaris announced a major multi-year drillship award from Shell offshore Brazil—exactly the kind of long-duration contract investors usually like because it improves revenue visibility. The tension driving today’s tape is that “more
16 December 2025
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Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: UK Audit Probe, Buybacks, Dividend Timing, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) Today: UK Audit Probe, Buybacks, Dividend Timing, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

Shell plc (LSE: SHEL; NYSE: SHEL) is in the spotlight on December 15, 2025, after a fresh regulatory headline in the UK revived investor focus on audit governance—at the same time the energy major continues a sizable share buyback program, approaches a near-term dividend payment date, and faces swirling speculation about portfolio moves from the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil and Southern Africa. shell.com+4Reuters+4Reuters+4 In London, Shell shares opened at 2,707p, following a previous close of 2,686.5p (Dec. 12), according to the London Stock Exchange’s company page. London Stock Exchange In the U.S., Shell’s ADR last closed at $72.33 (Dec.
15 December 2025
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Shell Plc News and Forecasts Today: LLOG Deal, Rosneft JV Exit, SAF Push and 2026 Stock Outlook (Dec 10, 2025)

Shell Plc News and Forecasts Today: LLOG Deal, Rosneft JV Exit, SAF Push and 2026 Stock Outlook (Dec 10, 2025)

LONDON – December 10, 2025 — Shell plc (SHEL) is ending the year with a burst of deal-making, portfolio reshaping and aggressive shareholder payouts. From potential multi‑billion‑dollar M&A in the Gulf of Mexico to dissolving a sanctioned Russian joint venture, plus a major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal in Egypt, the energy major is actively steering its future while investors debate how much upside is left in the stock. Below is a structured look at today’s key Shell developments, the latest strategic moves, and what analysts now expect for SHEL into 2026. Today’s Top Shell Headlines at a Glance 1. LLOG
10 December 2025
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Seatrium (SGX:5E2) Stock Outlook: Share Price, Latest News and 2025–2026 Forecast After Maersk Dispute and BP Win

Seatrium (SGX:5E2) Stock Outlook: Share Price, Latest News and 2025–2026 Forecast After Maersk Dispute and BP Win

Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2), the Singapore-based offshore and marine engineering group formed from the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, is ending 2025 with a mix of powerful tailwinds and serious overhangs. On 10 December 2025, the stock is trading around S$2.08 in Singapore, slightly lower on the day and modestly below its late-October highs. Over the past year, Seatrium has delivered a mid‑single‑digit positive share price return, but longer-term shareholders remain in the red despite strong revenue growth and a growing green-energy backlog. StockAnalysis+1 At the same time, the group is: Below is a detailed breakdown of
10 December 2025
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Shell PLC (SHEL) Stock on 9 December 2025: Buybacks, New Oil Deals and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

Shell PLC (SHEL) Stock on 9 December 2025: Buybacks, New Oil Deals and What Analysts Forecast for 2026

Shell PLC (ticker: SHEL) remains one of the most closely watched energy stocks in global markets. As of 9 December 2025, the oil and gas major is trading slightly below its recent highs, but it is backed by robust free cash flow, an aggressive share buyback programme, steady dividends and a fresh round of upstream deals that could shape its long‑term production profile. This article compiles the latest news, analyst forecasts and valuation commentary around Shell stock up to 9 December 2025, with a focus on what it means for investors watching SHEL on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam
9 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Dividend Giant Weighs Hydrogen Pause, Guyana Surge and Iraq Expansion – December 6, 2025 Update

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Dividend Giant Weighs Hydrogen Pause, Guyana Surge and Iraq Expansion – December 6, 2025 Update

Date: December 6, 2025Ticker: Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) Where Exxon Mobil Stock Stands Today Exxon Mobil shares closed at about $116.54 on December 5, 2025, slipping roughly 0.5% on the day. Over the past 30 days the stock is up around 3–4%, and about 1–3% over the past 12 months, modestly lagging both the broader energy sector and the S&P 500. Investing.com+2FinanceCharts+2 The current quote leaves XOM trading: Recent data from independent screens puts Exxon’s market capitalisation around $490–495 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio near 17x and an EV/EBITDA multiple around 7.6x, a premium to the U.S. integrated
6 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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