Bitter shareholder battle for Exxon’s future nears climax
Exxon Mobil Corp’s (XOM.N) bid to stave off a tiny activist fund challenging its board and response to growing climate concerns is too close to call just hours before the oil giant’s annual meeting, people familiar with the matter said.
Futures gain as Fed calms inflation worries
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday after remarks from Federal Reserve officials helped calm inflation worries, while a recent dip in bond yields supported Nasdaq futures climb for a third straight session.
Canada’s top pension funds boost investments in high-carbon oil sands
Canada’s biggest pension managers boosted their investments in the country’s major oil sands companies in the first quarter of 2021, raising questions about the funds’ recent commitments to greening their portfolios.
Oil steady as demand optimism offsets worries of Iranian supply
Oil was steady on Wednesday, trading in a narrow range, supported by optimism about improving U.S. fuel demand and a weak dollar, but with the prospect of a return of Iranian oil to markets putting pressure on prices.
Exclusive: BlackRock backs 3 director nominees challenging Exxon board -sources
BlackRock, Exxon Mobil Corp’s (XOM.N) second largest shareholder, is backing several of upstart hedge fund Engine No. 1’s candidates to join the company’s board, in a blow to the energy giant, according to people familiar with the matter.
Oil near one-week high as prospect of Iran glut wanes
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, but were near one-week highs after jumping more than 3% the previous session as investors tempered expectations of an early return of oil exporter Iran to international crude markets.
Shell to sell interest in Deer Park refinery to partner Pemex
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) agreed on Monday to sell its controlling interest in a Texas refinery to partner Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) for about $596 million, the latest move by the European oil major to cut its global refining footprint.
Oil prices up over $1 amid potential Iran talks hitch
Oil prices rose on Monday as a potential snag emerged in reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that could add more oil supply, while Goldman Sachs said the case for higher prices remains intact even with increased Iran exports.
Futures rise as higher oil drives energy stocks
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday as higher oil prices lifted energy stocks, while S&P 500 futures scaled two-week highs ahead of key inflation readings later this week.
Shares wary on U.S. inflation, battered bitcoin charts recovery
Stocks struggled for momentum on Monday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation readings for guidance on monetary policy, while bitcoin rebounded from its hammering on news of China’s clampdown on mining and trading of cryptocurrencies.
