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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

Why BP (BP) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

BP leads return of international energy companies to Venezuela

British energy group BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has secured a licence to explore and develop the second phase of Venezuela's offshore Loran gas field, marking one of the clearest signs yet that international energy companies are returning to the country after years of isolation.

Proactive Investors • Aug 14, 2026

BP, XRG Partner on Venezuelan Offshore Gas Development

The Loran field in the Plataforma Deltana area holds an estimated 4 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas, the companies said late Thursday.

WSJ • Aug 14, 2026

Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS) Emit 12 Bright August Buys

The August GVAS list highlights 42 large-cap value stocks, emphasizing high-yield 'dividend dogs' with strong relative value metrics. Analyst targets project 30%–55% net gains for the top ten GVAS stocks by August 2027, with an average estimated return of 40.61% and below-market volatility. Twelve of twenty-one 'safer' GVAS stocks are currently fairly priced and ideal for purchase, based on positive free cash flow yields and dividend safety.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

BP granted license for Venezuela's Loran gas field in partnership with XRG, UCC

BP , in partnership ‌with United Arab Emirates' firm XRG and a unit of Qatar's conglomerate UCC Holding, has secured a license to explore and develop the second phase of Venezuela's offshore Loran gas field, the British company ​and government officials said on Thursday.

Reuters • Aug 13, 2026

BP and Shell shares lead the FTSE 100 Index as crude oil prices jump: what next?

UK energy stocks are leading gains on the FTSE 100 today as crude oil and natural gas prices rebound, boosting sentiment across the sector. BP stock climbed to 534p, up 18.5% from its July low and 63% above its lowest level last year.

Invezz • Aug 11, 2026

BP to sell 20% stake in Venezuela's Cocuina gas field to Trinidad's NGC, sources say

BP has agreed to sell a 20% stake in the Venezuelan portion of the cross-border Cocuina-Manakin natural gas field to ​Trinidad and Tobago's state-owned National Gas Company (NGC), two sources with knowledge ​of the matter said on Monday.

Reuters • Aug 10, 2026

BP's $5.7 Billion War Windfall Proves This Oil Major Is Undervalued

BP delivered a strong Q2, driven by soaring petroleum prices and robust upstream price realizations. BP trades at a forward P/E of 9.9x, making it significantly cheaper than ExxonMobil (14.5x) and Chevron (14.4x). Management has pivoted away from net-zero goals, refocusing on fossil fuels and expanding production, with up to 10 new upstream projects coming online by the end of 2030.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2026

Here's Why BP (BP) is a Strong Value Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026