BP Shares Jump as Elliott Management Takes Stake, Pressuring Oil Major on Strategy

About BP Shares Jump as Elliott Management Takes Stake, Pressuring Oil Major on Strategy

BP shares surged early Monday after reports surfaced that activist investor Elliott Management has taken a stake in the oil major. BP has underperformed its British and U.S. energy peers. The company is set to release fourth-quarter results on Tuesday and outline its broader strategy on February 26th. The company recently warned of higher costs, lower refining margins, and one-off charges. BP is cutting 4,700 jobs as part of CEO Murray Auchincloss’ cost-saving plan.

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2025