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Energy shock delivers 144% boost in profits for BP

Energy shock delivers 144% boost in profits for BP
MarketWatch Tuesday 04 August 2026, 09:25 UTC By Nora Redmond 1 min read
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The British oil giant reported net profit of $5.7 billion in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street consensus.

The British oil giant reported net profit of $5.7 billion in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street consensus.
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