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GBX 359.75 +1.75 (+0.49%)
As of 05/30/2025

Why is BP Up Today?

BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) shares are under pressure today after a mix of strategic moves and headwinds.

  • Appointed former Devon Energy chief to its board, enhancing governance and industry expertise.
  • Began first gas production from its Trinidad field, boosting upstream output.
  • Major investors Reliance, Apollo and Lone Star have expressed interest in a potential $10 billion deal for BP’s Castrol unit, indicating value‐unlocking opportunities.
  • Insider Murray Auchincloss sold 336,621 shares, suggesting caution among senior management.
  • Shares slipped below the 200-day moving average, a bearish technical signal.
  • Local groups in Indiana are calling for tighter pollution controls on BP’s Lake Michigan refinery permit, raising regulatory risk.
  • BP, alongside other energy firms, was sued over a 2021 heat-wave death, adding litigation exposure.
  • Operations on a new fuel type were halted amid weaker-than-expected market growth, dampening the low-carbon segment outlook.

Overall, these developments are contributing to today’s downturn in BP shares.

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Murray Auchincloss Sells 336,621 Shares of BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) Stock
BP p.l.c. (LON:BP - Get Free Report) insider Murray Auchincloss sold 336,621 shares of BP stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 359 ($4.84), for a total value of £1,208,469.39 ($1,628,006.72).
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BP (LON:BP) Share Price Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - What's Next?
BP (LON:BP) Stock Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average - What's Next?
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BP (LON:BP) Share Price Crosses Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's Why
BP (LON:BP) Share Price Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average - What's Next?
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Insider Buying: BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) Insider Purchases 102 Shares of Stock
BP p.l.c. (LON:BP - Get Free Report) insider Murray Auchincloss acquired 102 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 12th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 372 ($4.90) per share, for a total transaction of £379.44 ($499.92).
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BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
Shares of BP p.l.c. (LON:BP - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the six analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company.
Stock Movers: IAG Orders, Campari, BP
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BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) Insider Hina Nagarajan Acquires 5,000 Shares
BP p.l.c. (LON:BP - Get Free Report) insider Hina Nagarajan bought 5,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 348 ($4.63) per share, for a total transaction of £17,400 ($23,129.07).
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BP (LON:BP) Share Price Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average - Here's Why
BP (LON:BP) Share Price Passes Below 200 Day Moving Average - What's Next?
BP: Upgrading It To A Strong Shell
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BP (LON:BP) Shares Pass Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - What's Next?
BP (LON:BP) Stock Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened
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