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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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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 100 to stop working and live off dividends?

Imagine quitting work and enjoying a life of financial freedom with FTSE 100 dividends. Is this just a pipe dream,…

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A terrific 6% yield but a P/E of 225! What’s going on with BP shares?

Harvey Jones owns BP shares but sometimes wishes he doesn't. Could the FTSE 100 oil giant take him by surprise…

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Can the BP share price reach £5? Here’s what needs to happen

Hoping for the BP share price to reach £5? This could be possible, according to analysts, but several things need…

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These are the 5 most bought UK shares in the last month…

Here are the most popular UK shares British investors are rushing to buy this month. But are they actually good…

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3 UK shares that have recently become takeover targets

Mark Hartley examines why these three UK shares have become takeover targets and could be bought out by rivals in…

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An A-Z of the FTSE 100: B is for… BP share price

Our writer’s taking a closer look at some of the UK’s largest listed companies. Here, he considers the prospects for…

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3 key reasons why I think BP’s share price could soar following a 16% fall over the year…

BP’s share price has lost considerable ground over the course of the year, but I think there are three reasons…

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If investors had bought £1,000 of BP shares 5 years ago, they’d have made…

BP shares were skyrocketing post-pandemic, but since then, the returns haven't been as impressive. So just how much money have…

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Up another 6% in the last week! Is the BP share price ready to go gangbusters?

The BP share price has been on fire lately. Harvey Jones looks at what's driving the FTSE 100 stock's recovery,…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could soar if interest rates fall

FTSE 100 banks have fared well recently, with wider lending margins leading to higher profits. But if that changes, what…

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Come on Shell! Here’s why you could consider buying BP shares…

Following takeover speculation, James Beard’s put together a letter to Shell’s boss explaining why the energy giant could consider buying…

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Will these FTSE 100 shares surge or sink in July?

Our writer Royston Wild looks at three popular FTSE shares and runs the rule over their near-term share price prospects.

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