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Latest Morningstar Commentary
DateAuthor Headline
16/05/2013Holly Cook Former BP Boss Won't Wield Much Power at Glencore Xstrata
Tony Hayward is now interim chairman of Glencore Xstrata but Morningstar analysts say he's no match for CEO Glasenberg
08/04/2013Holly Cook 10 Most Popular Shares in Q1
These 10 companies topped the list of most searched for stocks on Morningstar.co.uk in the first quarter of 2013
26/03/2013Holly Cook Morningstar Analysts Comment on ARM, AstraZeneca, BP
Catch up on the latest Morningstar research on UK-listed companies
22/03/2013Todd Wenning How Buybacks Can Support Dividends
As BP announces its $8 billion share buyback, Morningstar's Todd Wenning looks into how repurchasing shares can support a company's dividend

Latest Company News

DateTimeSourceHeadlineType
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18/06/201307:00RNSBP PLC - Transaction in Own SharesPOS
18/06/201300:54DJPRESS RELEASE: Tesoro Corporation Announces the Sale of the Hawaii OperationsECO
17/06/201323:32DJPRESS RELEASE: Tesoro Corporation Announces the Sale of the Hawaii OperationsCOM
17/06/201317:15DJDJ Alfa Group to Reinvest Some of TNK-BP's $14B Stake Sale In New Oil CoMNA
17/06/201316:12DJDJ Refinery Status: Motiva Shuts Down Unit at Port Arthur Refinery - FilingOUT
17/06/201314:54DJDJ Belgium's Fluxys Considers Stake in TAP ProjectMNA
17/06/201314:40DJDJ Alfa Group to Reinvest Some of TNK-BP's $14B Stake Sale In New Oil CoMNA
17/06/201307:00RNSBP PLC - Transaction in Own SharesPOS
16/06/201313:14DJDJ Bumi Lines Up Ex-BP Top Executive as New Chairman - ReportMGT
14/06/201312:02RNSBP PLC - Share Repurchase ProgrammePOS
14/06/201307:57DJDJ Crude Oil Falls in Asian Trade, Brent Stays Under $105/BblOUT
14/06/201307:00RNSBP PLC - Transaction in Own SharesPOS
13/06/201316:07DJDJ Refinery Status: Citgo Petroleum Lemont Plant Struck by LighteningOUT
13/06/201307:00RNSBP PLC - Transaction in Own SharesPOS
12/06/201320:41DJDJ Midwest Spot Gasoline Downward Spiral Continues as Supply Concerns Ease on Inventory GainsOUT
12/06/201315:25DJDJ BP Cuts Russia, Turkmenistan Natural Gas Reserves EstimatesOUT
12/06/201315:17DJDJ BP Cuts Russia, Turkmenistan Natural Gas Reserves EstimatesOUT
12/06/201307:00RNSBP PLC - Transaction in Own SharesPOS
11/06/201320:44DJDJ Chicago Spot Gasoline Price Down Sharply on BP Crude Unit Restart TalkOUT
11/06/201313:26DJDJ Encana Names Doug Suttles as President, CEOMGT
Regulatory News Abstract
DateType Story
18/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
2.77m Ords at 455p to 460p
17/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.52m Ords at 458p to 452p
14/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.54m Ords at 450p to 455p
14/06/2013Business Event Share Repurchase Programme
The company has entered into a third repurchase mandate agreement with an independent third party to follow the expiry of the repurchase mandate agreement previously entered into and announced in respect of the period of 01 May 2013 to 14 June 2013. Under the repurchase mandate agreement, the independent third party will manage the share repurchase programme for the period from 17 June 2013 to 29 July 2013. The close period commences at the close of business on 30 June 2013 and ceases on 30 July 2013. On purchase, the company's shares will be cancelled
13/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.51m Ords at 454p to 462p
12/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.52m Ords at 456p to 463p
11/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.52m Ords at 458p to 463p
10/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.70m Ords at 457p to 463p
07/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.69m Ords at 459p to 468p
06/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.80m Ords at 463p to 472p
05/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.78m Ords at 469p to 473p
04/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.71m Ords at 466p to 472p
03/06/2013Disposal Completes sale of Carson refinery
The company has completed the sale of its Carson, California refinery and related logistics and marketing assets in the region to Tesoro Corporation for approximately $2.40 billion as part of a plan to reshape company's U.S. fuels business. Cash proceeds from the sale include approximately $1.08 billion for assets and an estimated $1.35 billion primarily for inventory at market value and other working capital
03/06/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.82m Ords at 473p to 477p
31/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.45m Ords at 476p to 482p
30/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.66m Ords at 477p to 483p
29/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.25m Ords at 478p to 485p
28/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.58m Ords at 475p to 482p
24/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.88m Ords at 474p to 481p
23/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.50m Ords at 478p to 485p
22/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.45m Ords at 471p to 477p
21/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.03m Ords at 468p to 473p
20/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
3.95m Ords at 463p to 470p
17/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.80m Ords at 465p to 469p
16/05/2013Adviser Change Appointment of Solicitor
Wragge & Co LLP has been appointed as Solicitor to the company
16/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.31m Ords at 467p to 470p
15/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.85m Ords at 465p to 470p
14/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.85m Ords at 464p to 468p
13/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.87m Ords at 465p to 471p
10/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.75m Ords at 721p to 726p
09/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
3.15m Ords at 464p to 472p
08/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.78m Ords at 468p to 474p
07/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
2.84m Ords at 466p to 473p
03/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
2.75m Ords at 464p to 469p
02/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
1.18m Ords at 463p to 468p
01/05/2013Business Event Share Repurchase Programme
The company has entered into a second repurchase mandate agreement with an independent third party following the expiry of the repurchase mandate agreement. Under the repurchase mandate agreement entered into, the independent third party will manage the share repurchase programme for the period of 01 May 2013 to 14 June 2013 and will make its trading decision in relation to the purchase of the company's securities independently of, and uninfluenced by the company. On purchase, the company's shares will be cancelled
30/04/2013Trading Statement no outlook statement
no outlook statement
30/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
2.25m Ords at 451p to 457p
29/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
3.25m Ords at 450p to 457p
26/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.50m Ords at 455p to 463p
25/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.20m Ords at 452p to 459p
24/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
6.00m Ords at 445p to 452p
23/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.50m Ords at 445p to 450p
22/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
6.00m Ords at 444p to 449p
19/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.90m Ords at 437p to 444p
18/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.96m Ords at 447p to 439p
17/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
6.13m Ords at 444p to 450p (Treasury)
16/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
6.15m Ords at 442p to 452p (Treasury)
15/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.10m Ords at 446p to 452p
12/04/2013Business Event Result of AGM
At the company's AGM held on 11 April 2013, all the resolutions including special resolutions to to authorise the company to make market purchases of its own Ords, to empower the directors to allot equity securities for cash, to call a General Meetings of the company not being an AGM by notice of at least 14 clear days, were duly passed
12/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.29m Ords at 449p to 453p
11/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
3.30m Ords at 450p to 455p
10/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.67m Ords at 448p to 452p
09/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.59m Ords at 445p to 451p
08/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.05m Ords at 445p to 454p
05/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
6.00m Ords at 451p to 462p
04/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.00m Ords at 461p to 465p
03/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.00m Ords at 460p to 465p
02/04/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.50m Ords at 460p to 468p
28/03/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
3.00m Ords at 458p to 465p
27/03/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
3.20m Ords at 458p to 463p
26/03/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
4.80m Ords at 458p to 462p
25/03/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
5.90m Ords at 457p to 462p
22/03/2013Business Event Share repurchase programme
The company announces that it intends to carry out a share repurchase programme with a total value of up to $8.00 billion.
22/03/2013Business Event Share Buy-back Programme
The company has entered into a share buy-back programme, managed by an independent third party which makes its trading decisions in relation to the company's securities independently of, and uninfluenced by the company, to enable the purchase of the company's Ords, for cancellation, during the period starting on 22 March 2013 and ending on 29 April 2013, which will run through its first quarter 2013 results close period. The close period commences at the close of business on 31 March 2013 and ceases following the release of the company's results announcement on 30 April 2013
21/03/2013Business Event Completes TNK-BP sale and purchase transaction
The company announces that OJSC Rosneft Oil Company has paid the company final amount of $16.7 billion. The company has used $4.87 billion of cash consideration to acquire 5.66% of company shares from ROSNEFTEGAZ. As a result of these transactions, the company has received $12.5 billion net in cash and, together with its existing 1.25% shareholding in Rosneft, now holds 19.8% stake in Rosneft
07/03/2013Adviser Change Appointment of Remuneration Consultant
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been appointed as Remuneration Consultant to the company
06/03/2013Business Event Notice of AGM
At the company's AGM to be held on 11 April 2013, special resolutions to to authorise the company to make market purchases of its own Ords, to empower the directors to allot equity securities for cash, to call a General Meetings of the company not being an AGM by notice of at least 14 clear days, will be proposed
07/02/2013Director Change Dr. Byron Grote leaves board
Dr. Byron Grote, executive director, will retire from the board with effect from AGM 2013
05/02/2013Trading Statement Building the strong platform for growth
"We are steadily building the strong platform for growth in BP for the coming decade"
01/02/2013Disposal Disposal of Texas City Refinery
The company has completed the sale of its Texas City, Texas refinery and a portion of its retail and logistics network in the Southeast U.S. to Marathon Petroleum Corporation for an estimated $2.40 billion. This comprises approximately $0.60 billion in cash, $1.10 billion for the estimated value of hydrocarbon inventory and an earn-out arrangement payable over six years of $0.70 billion
31/01/2013Business Event Production starts at PSVM
The Company announces that production from the PSVM development area in Block 31, offshore Angola, has started. Initial production is expected to ramp up to around 0.07m barrels of oil per day. The PSVM development consists of four oil fields - Plutao, Saturno, Venus and Marte and is the second operated development in Angola. PSVM produces through a converted hull, floating, production, storage and offloading vessel with 1.60m barrels of storage capacity
30/01/2013Business Event Announces US District Court approval for plea
The Company announces that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted the company's plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill, and response. The court also ordered certain equitable relief, including additional actions related to company's risk management processes and several initiatives with academia and regulators to develop new technologies related to deepwater drilling safety
02/01/2013Business Event Begins production from Skarv field, Norway
The company and partners announced the successful start of production from the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea. Production started on 31 December, 2012