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Three Reasons China Is Positioned To Be The Oil Sector’s Next Big Profit Play

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:54:00 GMT

If you’re looking for the next "Big Oil" play, bet on Beijing. As we’ve been reporting for the past several years, China has been on a global commodities shopping spree, which includes locking up every source of oil that it can.[More...]

Global Slowdown And Plunging Profits Have 'Big Oil' Companies Searching For Ways To Rebound

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:24:23 GMT

In late January, Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), the world’s most ubiquitous oil giant, capped off a whipsaw year in the global oil markets by reporting net income of $45.2 billion, an all-time record for corporate profits that shattered the former record[More...]

With Oil Prices Poised To Jump As Much As 70%, Every Investor Needs An Energy Strategy

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:42:15 GMT

The U.S. news media has convinced many investors that oil consumption is falling because of the global recession. While that may be true, it’s a disservice to millions of investors because[More...]

Energy Development In Iraq Faces Political Obstacles, But Could Prove A Boon For China

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:11:00 GMT

Global oil majors interested in Iraq’s huge energy reserves continue to be derailed by that Middle Eastern nation’s political and... Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

Two Unbelievably High Dividend Stock Plays

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:47:00 GMT

Choppy markets have sent dividend yields to “unbelievably high” levels, says Jim Nelson. This makes today a great time to start income investing.[More...]

Oil Slides on Safe Storm Passing, Stronger Dollar

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:31:00 GMT

By Jennifer Yousfi Managing Editor Oil prices dropped yesterday (Wednesday) as news that oil majors’ Gulf of Mexico facilities were unscathed coupled with the dollar’s seven-month...[More...]

Special Report: Hit the BRICs for a Global-Investing Double Play

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:03:00 GMT

The First of Two Parts. By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor If you’re a global investor looking for global profits - including one potential way to double your money - you need to...[More...]

Analyst Comments:Marriott, Freddie Mac, Royal Dutch, Cypress Semi

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:15:00 GMT

We continue to rate the shares of Marriott International (MAR) a Hold following the release of second-quarter results. The operating environment in the lodging sector has changed substantially in recent quarters. Additionally, the company's timeshare segm[More...]

Iraq Looks to Rebuild Once Prominent Energy Sector by Opening its Doors to Foreign Oil Majors

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:59:04 GMT

By Jason Simpkins Associate Editor Iraq has officially opened the door for foreign oil companies to invest in the country’s rich energy sector for the first time in more than 30 years....[More...]

Analyst Comments: Royal Dutch, Exxon, Durect, American Public Education, Interstate Hotels, Drugstore.com, Georgia Gulf

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:15:37 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS-A) reported sharply higher quarterly results, driven by strong upstream and gas & power segment earnings. The company's E&P arm experienced a 58% jump in profits, aided by high oil and gas prices. While we continue to believe that the group should benefit from the upstream momentum and restructuring initiatives in 2008, we see better investment opportunities in this space. The...[More...]

Shell Unveils New Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:38:49 GMT

Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, has launched Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines, a new fuel containing a unique, patented cleaning system designed to seek and destroy engine 'gunk' (carbon deposits) in all three grades of gasoline.[More...]

Shell Named Official Fuel Provider for HFM U.S. Auto and Motorcycle Titles

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:11:00 GMT

Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. and Shell today announced an agreement naming Shell the official fuel provider for Car and Driver, Road & Track and Cycle World. Through the alliance, all vehicle testing and evaluation by the brands' editorial teams will be fueled by Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines.[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell Plc: TR-1: Notification of Major Interests in Shares

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:31:00 GMT

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: Royal Dutch Shell plc 2. Reason for the notification State Yes/No An acquisition or disposal of voting rights Yes An acquisition or disposal of qualifying financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached An acquisition or disposal of instruments with similar economic effect to qualifying financial instruments An event changing the breakdown of voting rights Other : 3. Full name of person subject to the notification Legal & obligation: General Group Plc 4. Full name of shareholder : Legal & General Assurance Limited 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached: 18 August 2009 6. Date on which issuer notified: 19 August 2009 7. Threshold that is/are crossed or reached: From 4% to 3% 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type Situation previous to Resulting of shares the Triggering situation after if transaction the triggering possible transaction using the ISIN CODE Number of Number of Number of Shares Voting shares Rights A ORD EURO 27,095,655 27,095,655 27,179,616 0.07 A ORD EURO 114,938,262 114,938,262 114,168,362 0.07 Class/type Resulting situation after the triggering transaction of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE Number of voting % of voting rights rights Direct Indirect Direct Indirect A ORD EURO 27,179,616 0.766 0.07 A ORD EURO 114,168,362 3.219 0.07 B: Qualifying Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Expiration Exercise/Conversion Number of % of financial date Period voting voting instrument rights rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted C: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to Qualifying Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Exercise Expiration Exercise/Conversion Number of % of voting financial Price date Period voting rights instrument rights instrument refers to Nominal Delta Total Number of voting rights % of voting rights 141,347,978 3.98% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable Legal & General Group Plc Legal & General Investment Management Limited Legal & General Investment Management Limited Legal & General Group Plc Legal & General Investment Legal & General Insurance Holdings Management Limited Limited Legal & General Assurance Legal & General Assurance Society Limited Limited Legal & General Pensions Limited Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A 11. Number of voting rights e proxy holder will ceas to hold: N/A 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to holdvoting rights: N/A 13. Additional information: Notification using the total voting rights figure of 3 3,545,663,97 SOURCE Royal Dutch Shell plc[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell Plc: TR-1: Notification of Major Interests in Shares

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:41:00 GMT

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Royal Dutch Shell plc: Voting Rights and Capital

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:58:00 GMT

In conformity with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell plc : Second Quarter 2009 Interim Dividend

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc today announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2009 of US$0.42 per A and B ordinary share, an increase of 5% over the US dollar dividend for the same quarter last year.[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell Plc: TR-1: Notification of Major Interests in Shares

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:07:00 GMT

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: Royal Dutch Shell plc 2. Reason for the notification State Yes/No An acquisition or disposal of voting rights Yes An acquisition or disposal of qualifying financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached An acquisition or disposal of instruments with similar economic effect to qualifying financial instruments An event changing the breakdown of voting rights Other : 3. Full name of person subject to the notification obligation: Legal & General Group Plc 4. Full name of shareholder : Legal & General Assurance Limited 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached: 30 June 2009 6. Date on which issuer notified: 1 July 2009 7. Threshold that is/are crossed or reached: From 4% to 3% 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type Situation Resulting situation of shares previous to the after the triggering if Triggering transaction possible transaction using the ISIN CODE Number Number Number of of of Shares Voting shares Rights A ORD EURO 0.07 24,092,113 24,092,113 25,393,317 A ORD EURO 117,847,249 117,847,249 115,925,744 0.07 ADRs 34,400 68,800 0 Table continued below Class/type Resulting situation of shares after the triggering if transaction possible using the ISIN CODE Number of voting % of voting rights rights Direct Indirect Direct Indirect A ORD EURO 0.07 25,393,317 0.716 A ORD EURO 115,925,744 3.269 0.07 ADRs 0 0.00 B: Qualifying Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Expiration Exercise/ Number of % of voting financial date Conversion voting rights rights instrument Period that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted C: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to Qualifying Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Exercise Expiration Exercise/ Number of % of voting financial Price date Conversion voting rights rights instrument Period instrument refers to Nominal Delta Total Number of voting rights % of voting rights 141,319,061 3.98% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable Legal & General Group Plc Legal & General Investment Management Limited Legal & General Investment Management Limited Legal & General Group Plc Legal & General Investment Management Legal & General Insurance Holdings Limited Limited Legal & General Assurance Legal & General Assurance Limited Society Limited Legal & General Pensions Limited Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A 11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional information: Notification using the total voting rights figure of 3,545,663,973 SOURCE Royal Dutch Shell plc[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell plc: Voting Rights and Capital

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:18:00 GMT

In conformity with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell plc : Notification of Transactions of Directors and Connected Persons Notified in Accordance With DTR 3.1.2 R.

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:25:00 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell plc : Notification of Transactions of Directors and Connected Persons Notified in Accordance With DTR 3.1.2 R.[More...]

Shell Announces New Executive Vice President of Global Government Relations Position Based in Washington, D.C.

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell announces the appointment of Roxanne Decyk to a newly created position of Executive Vice President of Global Government Relations, based in Washington, D.C.[More...]

Royal Dutch Shell plc: Voting Rights and Capital

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:00 GMT

In conformity with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:[More...]