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  • Investor calls for Johnson Matthey to explore sale after shares slump

    Business

    Standard said it believed in the "unique value of JM," but warned a "massive credbility gap" had emerged with investors and the broader market.

    Johnson Matthey's largest shareholder has called for a strategic review into the business
  • Shell kicks off £2.74bn share buyback as earnings beat expectations

    Energy

    Shell kicked off a new share buyback programme today as it posted better-than-expected numbers for the second quarter despite a previously announced $2bn (£1.6bn) impairment and a slide in revenues.

  • BP: Oil giant lifts dividend as it beats expectations in second quarter

    Energy

    Oil giant BP reported a stronger-than-expected net profit for the second quarter and raised its divided despite earlier warnings of lower refining margins.

    Elliott Management has taken up a near-five per cent stake in BP

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