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BP shares fell after the company ousted Chairman Albert Manifold over governance and conduct concerns, adding to years of executive upheaval.
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Manifold was appointed to BP's board in October 2025 as part of a broader effort for the company to regain investor confidence. He opened his short tenure by reportedly asking employees to act with “urgency” to cut costs, sell assets and improve profits, as well as boosting investments in fossil fuels after a failed bet on renewable energy.
Shares in BP (LON: BP) slumped on Tuesday after the energy giant announced its board had removed chairman Albert Manifold in a shock move.
BP PLC (LSE:BP.) shares fell 6.2% to 525.6p after chairman Albert Manifold was abruptly removed after the board said it uncovered "governance oversight and conduct issues".
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BP and union leaders resumed labor contract negotiations for workers at the Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery on Monday with no agreement yet, as a lockout entered its third month this week.
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WTI above $100 and 14 new discoveries, including giant Bumerangue, strengthen BP???s upstream outlook as EIA forecasts higher crude prices this year.