Exxon and Chevron defy Trump pressure to boost oil production
US supermajors stick to prewar strategies despite White House plea for more drilling to curb soaring petrol prices
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Global stocks surge as ceasefire stokes relief rally
Oil prices retreated, lifting airline stocks including Ryanair, EasyJet and Delta
Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves but US companies will approach with caution
The Trump administration is betting on US energy companies, but they are unlikely to rush to invest amid instability
Maduro open to talks on drug trafficking, but refuses to comment on reported US land strike
Venezuelan president reiterates claims Trump wants to force change of government and gain access to country’s oil reserves
Stocks extend September rally despite fears of US government shutdown
Potentially turbulent week lies ahead with slew of central bankers to speak
Amazon, Meta and Big Tech’s bid to rewrite the rules on net zero
Tech companies invest in renewable energy but cannot fully control how polluting their data centres are
Leaving the London stock market won’t cure Shell’s share price woes
The LSE has already lost companies such as CRH, Flutter and Ferguson to the US market in recent times
Chevron fossil fuel boss: ‘We are not selling a product that is evil’
Oil and gas chief executive Mike Wirth says he will defy critics and make a ‘real world’ case for fossil fuels
Big Oil dismiss peak demand concerns as it chases deals
Sector spending billions on M&A even as IIEA says oil demand set to drop from 2030
Exxon and Chevron profits slide from record highs
US oil majors facing weaker energy markets as global economy slows
Shell bosses explored quitting Europe and moving to the US
New boss part of executive review that discussed potential shift in effort to close value gap with American rivals
Strong corporate earnings see European markets end April on high note
US shares fall on inflation worries
Worries over China’s economy and US interest rates keep markets subdued
Banks and commodities stocks fall sharply
Jennifer Kupcho earns major glory at Chevron Championship
American finished two shots ahead of Jessica Korda at Mission Hills
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