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About BP.

Oil giant BP moved into the top bracket of oil companies in the late nineties with the acquisitions of US concerns Amoco and Atlantic Richfield. More geared to oil production and exploration than its main rivals, BP has moved into the former Soviet Union to secure future production as its current key assets in the North Sea and Alaska wind down.

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging BP share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

BP's surging share price plus rising dividend have delivered a 12.8% annual return over the last year. But can the…

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The BP share price: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

Harvey Jones says the BP share price is trading at similar levels to almost 10 years ago and has a…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,060 passive income

James Beard reveals how to take full advantage of a Stocks and Shares ISA and quickly start earning a chunky…

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After rising 51%, is the BP share price on course for 832p?

BP's share price is expected to soar 90% over the next year, according to one analyst. But how realistic is…

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Does that juicy 5.5% dividend yield make BP shares a slam-dunk buy?

Harvey holds BP shares in his SIPP and loves getting a regular stream of dividends. Now he's wondering if there's…

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How many BP shares do I need to buy for £500 a month in passive income?

The UK stock market is stuffed full of dividend shares. But how many of this ever-present FTSE 100 legend are…

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Prediction: in 2026 the BP share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Harvey Jones says the BP share price can be turbulent but with buybacks and dividends on offer, it should help…

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Prediction: in 2026 the volatile BP share price turns £10,000 into…

Nobody is happy with the BP share price these days, but on the plus side, investors love the dividend. Harvey…

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Why has BP’s share price slumped following the Venezuela chaos?

Unlike US oil stocks, BP's share price has dropped after recent US action in Venezuela. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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Down 9%, here’s why BP’s share price could soar in 2026

Analysts forecast strong growth for BP based on its strategic reset, and a dividend yield rising to 6.2%, leaving its…

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3 reasons why the BP share price could outperform Shell’s in 2026

The last year in which the BP share price did better than that of its closest rival was 2022. But…

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Warren Buffett looks at a company’s balance sheet first. So what does BP’s tell us?

Warren Buffett thinks investors should focus more on a company’s assets and liabilities. With this in mind, James Beard takes…

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