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Rio Tinto, Ex-CFO, Former CEO Inflated Assets: SEC

Former Rio Tinto finance chief steps down from Royal Dutch Shell’s board as a result of the charges.

By David Katz | October 18, 2017

Shell to Sell Alberta Oil Sand Assets for $8.5B

Shell to Sell Alberta Oil Sand Assets for $8.5B

The sale to Canadian Natural Resources allows Shell to focus on assets such as deepwater oil and gas that aren't as costly to exploit as oil sands.

By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2017

Shell’s Cash Flow Boosts Hopes for Strong 2017

Shell’s Cash Flow Boosts Hopes for Strong 2017

"2016 was the transition year, 2017 needs to be the delivery year," Shell CEO Ben van Beurden says.

By Matthew Heller | February 2, 2017

Shell, BP Profits Beat Estimates in 3rd Quarter

Shell, BP Profits Beat Estimates in 3rd Quarter

The two companies' performance boosts hopes that the industry is adapting to an environment of low oil prices.

By Matthew Heller | November 1, 2016

Shell’s Q1 Profit Falls 58% But Beats Estimates

Shell’s Q1 Profit Falls 58% But Beats Estimates

The profitability of the company's refining and integrated businesses helped offset a $1.4 billion loss in the energy production unit.

By Matthew Heller | May 5, 2016

Shell to Shed 2,800 Jobs After BG Takeover

Shell to Shed 2,800 Jobs After BG Takeover

The job cuts were announced amid increasing concern over whether the BG deal is still viable because of plunging oil prices.

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2015

M&A Activity on Pace to Catch Up With 2007

M&A Activity on Pace to Catch Up With 2007

Nearly 20,000 deals worth $2.2 trillion have been announced so far this year, a pace that approaches pre-financial crisis levels.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 1, 2015

Investors Pressuring Energy Firms to Go Green

Investors Pressuring Energy Firms to Go Green

Shareholders are pressuring management to "identify risks associated with climate change, rein in greenhouse gases, or assess methane emissions."

By Matthew Heller | May 8, 2015

Oilfield Writedowns Predicted Amid Price Plunge

Oilfield Writedowns Predicted Amid Price Plunge

Citigroup says falling oil prices are exposing projects that were either poorly executed or bad ideas to begin with.

By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2015

Prolonged Ukraine Crisis Could Deal Blow to U.S. Companies

Prolonged Ukraine Crisis Could Deal Blow to U.S. Companies

Agriculture, energy infrastructure and fast food are most exposed to the threat of Russian military occupation and continued political unrest.

By Vincent Ryan | March 3, 2014

Are Boomerangs Your Best Leadership Strategy?

Are Boomerangs Your Best Leadership Strategy?

To develop future leaders, the best approach may be to toss them away and catch them when they return.

By John Boudreau | December 26, 2013