Shell Posts Quarterly Profit, Lifted by Energy Price Surge

Shell adjust earnings hits 9.1 billion Results boosted by strong oil and gas trading Retains some exposure to Russia LONDON, May 5 Reuters Shell on Thursday reported a record firstquarter profit of 9.13 billion, boosted by higher oil and gas prices, stellar refining profits and the strong performance of its trading division. The last of the […]
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Indian Startup Zepto Raises new Funds at 900M Valuation

India grocery startups betting big on quick deliveries Zepto says raises 200 million, to use funds for expansion Quick commerce startups have raised road safety concerns Zepto says its riders don39;t rush, travel short distances MUMBAI, May 3 Reuters Indian grocery startup Zepto said on Tuesday it has raised 200 million in fresh funding that […]
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Burger King Parent Restaurant Brands Tops Quarterly Sales Estimates

May 3Reuters Restaurant Brands International Inc, beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, boosted by higher prices and increased traffic at the Burger King parent39;s restaurant chains as more consumers stepped out of their homes and resumed prepandemic habits. Like rivals McDonald39;s Corp and Starbucks Corp, Restaurant Brands which usually caters to lowerincome consumers has raised prices […]
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Audi, Porsche to join Formula One, VW CEO says

BERLIN, May 2 Reuters Volkswagen39;s premium brands Audi and Porsche will join Formula One after convincing the German automaking group that the move will bring in more money than it will cost, VW Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Monday. Discussions by the board of directors about the two brands39; plans had created some divisions, said […]
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Swiss National Bank Posts 34B Loss as Bond Losses Bite

ZURICH, April 28 Reuters The Swiss National Bank reported a first quarter loss of 32.8 billion Swiss francs 33.75 billion, the central bank said on Thursday, as lower bond prices and the higher franc dented the value of its foreign currency investments. The bank made a loss of 36.8 billion francs from its foreign currency […]
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Emerging Markets Help Spanish Bank BBVA Top Forecasts

Q1 net profit 1.65 bln euros, above market forecasts Mexico39;s net profit rises 59; Turkey up 31 Overall net interest income is up 20.5 yy Capital ends March at 12.7 vs 12.75 in December MADRID, April 29 Reuters Spanish bank BBVA beat forecasts on Friday with a 36.4 yearonyear rise in first quarter net profit, driven […]
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PetroChina Q1 Profit up 41 on Higher Oil Prices

April 29 Reuters PetroChina reported on Friday a 41 rise in firstquarter net income to 39.1 billion yuan 5.9 billion, its best quarterly outturn since September 2020, helped by stronger oil and gas prices amid slower growth in refining. Asia39;s biggest oil and gas producer said in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that […]
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Eni Presses Ahead with Gas Hunt for Europe as Profits Soar

Signed deals in Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Congo Republic Q1 adj profit jumps 12 times on oil and gas prices Confirms plans to list renewables unit this year MILAN, April 29 Reuters Eni will press ahead with plans to find alternative gas supplies following Russia39;s invasion of Ukraine after firstquarter profits soared above expectations on booming prices. […]
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