0815 GMT - Shell's second-quarter performance was notably resilient and was closer to that of its U.S. peers than its more volatile British counterpart, BP, investment platform eToro's Mark Crouch writes. Shell's decision to focus on oil and gas appears justified given its robust profitability and attractive returns, Crouch adds. Its pragmatic stance on hydrocarbons seems to be paying off, he adds. Shares trade up 2.4% at 2744 pence. (adam.whittaker@wsj.com)
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July 31, 2025 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT)
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