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BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) announced Thursday that it successfully loaded the first LNG export cargo from its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stories-that-matter" rel="noreferrer noopener">located offshore Mauritania and Senegal</a>.
GTA is among the deepest offshore gas developments in Africa, with resources in water depths reaching up to 2,850 metres.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The GTA Phase 1 project is a joint effort involving Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) and PETROSEN, alongside bp.
GTA Phase 1 is expected to produce approximately 2.4 million tonnes of LNG annually once fully operational.
The first LNG cargo lifting marks a critical milestone as Kosmos and its partners begin recognizing revenue, signaling the transition into the production <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44857107/kosmos-energy-announces-first-lng-cargo-at-the-greater-tortue-ahmeyim-project-in-mauritania-and-se" rel="noreferrer noopener">and commercial phase of the developmen</a>t.
Notably, the first LNG shipment from the GTA Phase 1 project was successfully transferred to a carrier from the project's floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel, located about 10 kilometers offshore.
A portion of the gas will also be allocated to support domestic energy markets in both countries as infrastructure becomes available.
The GTA cargo marks BP's third major upstream project start-up in 2025 and is among the first of 10 planned by the end of 2027. This aligns with the company's strategy to expand its upstream oil and gas operations.
Gordon Birrell, EVP of production &amp; operations, said, "This first cargo from Mauritania and Senegal marks a significant new supply for global energy markets. Starting exports from GTA Phase 1 is an important step for BP and our oil and gas business as we celebrate the creation of a new production hub within our global portfolio."
Last week, the company disclosed a new oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the deepwater <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44788755/bp-discovers-oil-at-far-south-prospect-in-deepwater-gulf-boosts-upstream-growth-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. off&nbsp;the&nbsp;Louisiana coast</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS">BPH</a>) and&nbsp;Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF &nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are up 3.33% at $28.58 at the last check on Thursday.
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U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday ahead of the long weekend, with Good Friday falling on April 18 and Easter Sunday on April 20. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">Federal Reserve</a> Chairman Jerome Powell dismissed the possibility of a &#8220;Fed put&#8221; in the near term while speaking in Chicago on Wednesday.
&#8220;We may find ourselves in the challenging scenario in which our dual-mandate goals are in tension. If that were to occur, we would consider how far the economy is from each goal, and the potentially different time horizons over which those respective gaps would be anticipated to close,&#8221; said Powell.
U.S. export restrictions on Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44844084/nvidias-h20-chip-ban-could-lead-to-manageable-sales-drop-bank-of-america-says">H20 GPUs</a> pulled the stock market down on Wednesday.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.32% and the two-year bond was at 3.82%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 86.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting.
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<td>1.02%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 1.03% to $531.05, while the QQQ advanced 1.04% to $448.78, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, driven by a significant sell-off in the semiconductor sector and broader tech weakness.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) experienced a steep decline, with Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) both falling approximately 7% following new export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China.
This news heavily impacted the information technology sector, which, along with consumer discretionary and communication services, recorded the largest losses. In contrast, energy stocks defied the overall downward trend, closing higher.
Among individual companies, Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, and Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) posted upbeat first-quarter adjusted EPS.
On the economic front, U.S. industrial production fell by 0.3% in March, slightly more than anticipated. However, U.S. retail sales surged 1.4% month-over-month in March, exceeding both the previous month&#8217;s gain and market expectations.
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, &#8220;current equity levels offer an attractive entry opportunity even with the bounce higher off the recent lows.&#8221;
Wren further emphasized the importance of having a &#8220;plan of action or at least be happy with where you currently stand,&#8221; regardless of individual perspectives on the implemented tariffs.
&#8220;Over the course of the last couple of weeks, we have seen the administration go from an aggressive reciprocal tariff strategy that involved meaningful universal tariffs on virtually all of our trading partners to a pause that suspends most reciprocal tariffs but leaves a 145% levy on imports from China,&#8221; Wren notes.
Despite the tariff uncertainty, Wren&#8217;s firm maintains a view that the U.S. economy was already heading for a slowdown in the first half of the year, even before the current trade strategies were implemented. &#8220;From our perspective, even before the current tariff strategies were deployed, our analysis suggested the economy was going to hit a bump in the road and slow in the first half of this year. That line of thought is still intact,&#8221; Wren states.
Wren also suggests a strategic shift in fixed income, advising investors to &#8220;move money from bonds, specifically the intermediate portion of the yield curve, into mid-cap U.S. equities in an effort to take advantage of the fall in stocks and the rally in bond prices (yields fell).&#8221;
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44858165/policy-push-vs-market-pull-dollar-under-pressure-as-reserve-currency-may-be-called-into-question-amid-tariff-turmoil">U.S. dollar is facing pressure</a>, with its &#8220;reserve currency&#8221; status. A recent study titled &#8216;Dollar Upheaval: This Time is Different&#8217; noted a 3.6% depreciation between April 4th and 14th, an unusual move as the dollar typically gains during global volatility.
This suggests a break from traditional market behavior, raising concerns that U.S. Treasuries lose their safe-haven appeal.
"If U.S. Treasuries are no longer viewed as the world's preferred safe asset, then the status of the dollar as the world's reserve currency may be called into question,&#8221; stated the note.
Investors are now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries/25/04/44857989/gold-nears-3400-mark-experts-point-to-likely-correction-amid-bull-market-rates-will-drop-like-rock">flocking to Gold</a>, which has been hitting fresh highs as it trades above $3,300 per ounce. According to data shared by Charlie Bilello of Creative Planning, the inflation-adjusted gold prices were back at an all-time high, after 45 years, surpassing the prior peak from 1980.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It took 45 years to get there, but inflation-adjusted Gold prices are back at an all-time high, surpassing the prior peak from 1980. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOLD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOLD</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXWisvrl3c">pic.twitter.com/bXWisvrl3c</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912558536573268362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Economist Mohamed El-Erian attributed the increasing price of gold to a gradual shift away from the U.S. dollar by some foreign central banks and other entities seeking diversification.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The price of gold registered another record high today, overcoming yet another periodic round of profit-taking by some tactical traders — this as it benefits from the tailwind of slow and steady diversification away from the dollar by some foreign central banks and others.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gold</a>… <a href="https://t.co/MKDnxZddv0">pic.twitter.com/MKDnxZddv0</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1912523089557987357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday and Friday:
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data for the week ending April 12 and March&#8217;s housing starts, building permits, and April&#8217;s Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 8:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) fell 0.64% in premarket on Thursday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $7.29 per share on revenue of $111.60 billion.</li>
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<li>DR Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) rose 0.39% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $2.65 per share on revenue of $8.03 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) was up 1.38% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $5.72 per share on revenue of $10.52 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>FNB Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) was up 1.14% as it posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) jumped 3.45% after reporting a 60% surge in its net profit for the first quarter, topping market expectations.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rio Tinto Plc ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) climbed 1.68% after it announced the assessment of the low-carbon aluminum project in India along with AMG Metals &amp; Materials.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDS#NYSE">WDS</a>) advanced 2.73% after signing LNG supply agreements with Uniper.</li>
</ul>
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<li>BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) gained 1.08%, and Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) was 4.22% higher after BP completed loading the first cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.02% to hover around $63.11 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.57% to hover around $3,324.20 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,357.81 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.10% at the 99.4760 level.
Asian markets advanced on Wednesday, except China&#8217;s CSI 300 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended higher. European markets were lower in early trade.
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BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) shares are trading higher premarket at the last check Monday after the company disclosed a new oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the deepwater U.S. off <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-announces-oil-discovery-in-the-gulf-of-america.html?utm_source=PC%26C%20%7C%20C%26EA%20%7C%20External%20%7C%20Global%20%7C%20bp.com%20news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14965316_bp%20announces%20oil%20discovery%20in%20the%20Gulf%20of%20America&amp;dm_i=1PGC,8WRB8,5D8AP6,1153BB,1" rel="noreferrer noopener">the</a> Louisiana coast.
The exploration well was drilled in Green Canyon Block 584, located roughly 120 miles off <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-announces-oil-discovery-in-the-gulf-of-america.html?utm_source=PC%26C%20%7C%20C%26EA%20%7C%20External%20%7C%20Global%20%7C%20bp.com%20news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14965316_bp%20announces%20oil%20discovery%20in%20the%20Gulf%20of%20America&amp;dm_i=1PGC,8WRB8,5D8AP6,1153BB,1" rel="noreferrer noopener">the</a> Louisiana coast in 4,092 feet of water, reaching a total depth of 23,830 feet.
BP operates the project with a 57.5% stake, while Chevron U.S.A. Inc. holds the remaining 42.5%.
This discovery highlights BP's renewed focus on exploration, aligning with its February 2025 strategy reset to boost upstream investment and enhance its exploration portfolio.
In particular, BP aims to increase its global upstream production to between 2.3 and 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030, with potential for further growth through 2035.
Of this, approximately 1 million barrels per day are projected to come from its U.S. onshore and offshore operations.
BP said it is focused on delivering more affordable and reliable energy from the region, building capacity to over 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by the end of the decade.
Over the past decade, BP has made more than 40 discoveries, including recent successes.
As part of its intensified exploration strategy, BP plans to drill approximately 40 wells over the next three years, with 10 to 15 of those scheduled for 2025.
Last week, the company&nbsp;updated&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;guidance, expecting upstream production to decline compared to the previous quarter,&nbsp;with slightly higher&nbsp;production in oil production and operations and less<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/04/44763712/bp-sees-mixed-q1-outlook-with-flat-oil-prices-weaker-gas-trading-ahead-of-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> in&nbsp;gas and low-carbon energy</a>.
In the gas and low-carbon energy segment, realizations are expected to be flattish, while gas marketing and trading results&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">are projected to be weak</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged (BATS:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> BPH</a>) and Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BP Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of BP have an average 1-year price target of $34.0, representing an expected upside of 27.87%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. No analysts have bearish recommendations on BP, while 1 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Wells Fargo is $37.0, while the street low from Scotiabank is $30.0.
Price Action: BP shares are up 3.16% at $27.43&nbsp;premarket at the last check Monday.
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U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday&#8217;s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
President Donald Trump on Friday temporarily <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">exempted smartphones, computers, and chips</a> from new U.S. reciprocal tariffs, despite a 20% tariff remaining on all Chinese goods, reversing part of a recently imposed 145% tariff.
However, the Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44783093/mark-cuban-examines-trumps-tariff-exemptions-rationale-on-electronics-thats-billions-of-revenue-for-the-usa">electronics exemptions are temporary</a>, and further tariffs could follow soon. Investors also assessed the upbeat bank earnings and cooler-than-expected inflation data.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.46% and the two-year bond was at 3.92%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s </a>projections show markets pricing a 79.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 1.47% to $541.71, while the QQQ advanced 1.75% to $462.35, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks finished Friday&#8217;s session higher, fuelled by robust bank earnings from JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), alongside surprisingly cooler producer inflation data up 2.7% year-on-year in March, down by 0.4% monthly.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors saw gains, with energy, information technology, and materials stocks leading the advance.
The positive sentiment resulted in significant weekly gains for the major averages: the S&amp;P 500 rose 5.7%, its best week since November 2023, the Nasdaq surged 7.3%, its best week since November 2022, and the Dow climbed approximately 5%.
The Dow Jones index climbed 619 points or 1.56% to 40,212.71, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index advanced 1.81% to 5,363.36. Nasdaq Composite rose to end 2.06% higher at 16,724.46, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, jumped 1.57% to 1,860.20.
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates, given the severe selling in the stock market and high trading volume, &#8220;it appears that much of the selling pressure is starting to be exhausted.&#8221;
&#8220;There is no doubt that there will be ripple effects from the Trump Administration's trade war with China. It is imperative that the velocity of money picks up if news breaks on tariffs diminishing and/or the Fed cutting key interest rates,&#8221; he added.
Amid the growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) cut its targets for key Chinese stock indexes for a second time this month.
According <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-14/goldman-sachs-cuts-targets-for-china-stocks-second-time-in-april#:~:text=The%20Goldman%20team%20trimmed%20its,to%20soften%20the%20trade%20shock.">to</a> Bloomberg, "U.S.-China trade tensions have soared to unprecedented levels, prompting concerns about global recession, and decoupling risks between the two largest economies globally in other strategic cohorts, notably capital markets, technology, and geopolitics," a team led by Kinger Lau wrote in a note Monday. 
Analysts reduced 12-month price targets for the MSCI China Index to 75 from 81 and the CSI 300 Index to 4,300 from 4,500 points, suggesting potential gains of 12% and 15% respectively based on Friday&#8217;s closing prices.
Meanwhile, Wedbush Securities&#8217; Dan Ives described the exclusion of smartphones and chips from China tariffs as the &#8220;dream scenario&#8221; for tech investors, stating that it&#8217;s a &#8220;game changer.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 6:00 p.m., and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 7:40 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, March&#8217;s import price index data and April&#8217;s Empire State manufacturing survey data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, March&#8217;s U.S. retail sales will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Industrial production and capacity utilization data for March will be announced at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Business inventories for February and the home builder confidence index for April will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 12:00 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data for the week ending April 12 and March&#8217;s housing starts, building permits, and April&#8217;s Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 8:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) was up 1.73% in premarket on Monday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $12.35 per share on revenue of $14.81 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) jumped 4.15% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $3.40 per share on revenue of $2.34 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>) was 0.16% lower as it is expected to report earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.80 per share on revenue of $483.71 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTNP#NASDAQ">TTNP</a>) was up 0.27% after it announced a $1 million private placement consisting of convertible preferred stock.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Aon PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) advanced 0.24% after announcing a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYNA#NASDAQ">SYNA</a>) was 0.82% higher after unveiling its next-generation touch controller engineered for foldable OLED displays.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) jumped 2.75% after announcing an oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of America.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) rose 1.79% after increasing the PS5&#8217;s price in Europe by 25%, ahead of a likely U.S. hike.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Chipmakers Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) gained 2.35%, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) was up 0.59%, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) was 1.82% higher and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) jumped 2.28% after Trump announced the he would levy tariff rate on imported semiconductors this week, adding that there would be flexibility with some companies in the sector.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.78% to hover around $61.98 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.32% to hover around $3,229.62 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,245.76 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.66% at the 99.439 level.
Asian markets rose on Monday, including India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index. European markets were mostly higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher: Expert Says 'The Selling Pressure Is Starting To Be Exhausted'

Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng maintains BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $34 to $30.

Price Target

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on BP, Lowers Price Target to $30

BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) shares are down Friday after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">updated first-quarter guidance</a>.
The company expects upstream production to decline compared to the previous quarter,&nbsp;with slightly higher&nbsp;production in oil production and operations and less <a href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/first-quarter-2025-trading-statement.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in </a>gas and low-carbon energy.
In the gas and low-carbon energy segment, realizations are expected to be flattish, while gas marketing and trading results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">are projected to be weak</a>.
Also, in the oil production and operations segment, the company anticipates realizations to be mostly flat&nbsp;due to price lags,&nbsp;particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and UAE.
In the customer segment, BP expects results to be impacted by reduced costs and strong midstream performance.
Also, in the products segment, the company projects results to be affected by strong realized refining margins of $0.1 billion-$0.3 billion and a lower impact from turnaround activity.
BP anticipates net debt of around $4 billion at the end of the quarter. Brent averaged&nbsp;$75.73/bbl in the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of 2025 compared to&nbsp;$74.73/bbl in the&nbsp;fourth quarter of 2024.
Meanwhile, BP&#8217;s refining marker margin (RMM) averaged&nbsp;$15.2 per barrel, compared to&nbsp;$13.1 per barrel in the&nbsp;fourth quarter.
BP expects to report results for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first quarter on April 29, 2025</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Last week,&nbsp;the British oil and gas giant disclosed that its board had begun the process of selecting a&nbsp;new&nbsp;chair following <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44644494" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helge Lund&#8217;s decision to step down</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS">BPH</a>) and&nbsp;Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF &nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>).
BP Price Action: BP shares were slightly down 0.61% at $26.07 at publication Friday morning.
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Guidance

BP Sees Mixed Q1 Outlook With Flat Oil Prices, Weaker Gas Trading Ahead Of Earnings

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BP, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for BP.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $939,231, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $63,067.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $23.0 to $50.0 for BP over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for BP options trades today is 2183.33 with a total volume of 1,980.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for BP's big money trades within a strike price range of $23.0 to $50.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>BP 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744315239_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$611.0K</td>
<td>339</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$114.5K</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>172</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>103</td>
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<td>BP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$47.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>200</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>464</td>
<td>50</td>
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<h3>About BP</h3>
BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2024, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves stood at 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 55% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day.
Having examined the options trading patterns of BP, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of BP</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 12,271,197, the price of BP is down by -2.19%, reaching $27.29.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 19 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BP</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $36.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from TD Securities downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a price target of $36. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Options

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in BP

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Shares of energy companies are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Oil and gas stocks such as APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) and Exxon Mobil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) are trading higher Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries that have not retaliated against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">U.S. trade measures. </a>
What To Know: The move triggered a broad rally across energy names, driven by expectations that easing trade tensions would boost global demand and reduce export-related risks for U.S. producers. Several oil companies that have significant exposure to global oil markets have been under pressure due to fears of disrupted supply chains and reduced overseas demand. Trump&#8217;s decision to isolate China while granting tariff relief to U.S. allies shifted sentiment sharply.
The tariff pause was seen as a positive for crude demand outlook, as reduced trade friction could support broader economic activity. Energy stocks, which had lagged the broader market in recent weeks, responded to the shift in policy with a surge in buying volume, reversing recent weakness.
The focus now turns to how China will respond to the sharp 125% hike on its exports and whether energy markets will see any retaliatory impact. For now, the policy pivot has restored confidence across the oil and gas space.
Price Action: APA Corporation shares closed Wednesday up 19.10% to $16.71, Exxon Mobil shares rose 4.99% to $105.80 and BP advanced 6.81% to $27.90, according to Benzinga Pro.
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Oil, Gas Stocks Jump After Trump Pauses Tariffs For US Allies, Isolates China

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Shares of energy stocks are trading lower as crude oil falls to 2021 levels, following OPEC+'s decision to accelerate production hikes. The market is also grappling with fears of a recession, fueled by President Trump's recent tariff announcements and China's retaliatory measures, which have heightened concerns over global demand.

Shares of energy stocks are trading lower as oil prices fall after OPEC+ producers accelerated output hikes. Additionally, President Trump's recent tariff announcements and China's retaliatory tariffs on the US have driven further demand uncertainty.

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Friday. The company disclosed that its board has begun the process of selecting a <a href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-chair-announces-intention-to-step-down-board-launches-search-for-successor.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new </a>chair following Helge Lund's decision to step down.
The succession process, led by Dame Amanda Blanc as senior independent director with board support, aims to ensure a smooth transition.
The selected candidate will join the board and work alongside Helge Lund before officially assuming the chair role, likely in 2026.
Helge stated, "Having fundamentally reset our strategy, bp's focus now is on delivering the strategy at pace, improving performance and growing shareholder value. Now is the right time to start the process to find my successor and enable an orderly and seamless handover."
The decision follows pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Management, which has been pushing for further changes at BP, reported Reuters.
Notably, in February, Elliott Management reportedly acquired a stake in BP and had been advocating for substantial changes at the British oil <a target="_blank" href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43591241/whats-going-on-with-oil-giant-bp-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">company to boost its performance</a>.
In the same month, BP reported that it missed fourth-quarter revenue and earnings estimates, with hydrocarbon production <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43618537/bp-q3-results-lower-revenue-rising-debt-but-175-billion-buyback-and-dividend-hike-impress" rel="noreferrer noopener">down 5.4% year-over-year</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS">BPH</a>) and&nbsp;Texas Capital Funds Trust Texas Capital Texas Oil Index , ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are down 4.72% at $29.86 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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BP Begins Hunt for New Chair As Elliott Management Pushes for Changes

bp today announced that the company's board of directors has initiated a succession process to select a new Chair, after Helge Lund informed the board of his intention to step down in due course.

BP Announced Earlier, Chair Helge Lund To Step Down

BP p.l.c. &#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) disclosed on Thursday that it successfully commenced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bptt-announces-start-of-production-from-new-cypre-gas-project.html?utm_source=PC%26C%20%7C%20C%26EA%20%7C%20External%20%7C%20Global%20%7C%20bp.com%20news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14951822_bp%20TT%20announces%20start%20of%20production%20from%20new%20Cypre%20gas%20project&amp;dm_i=1PGC,8WGWE,5D8AP6,113O2C,1" rel="noreferrer noopener">gas </a>production from its Cypre development.
The Cypre gas field lies 78 km off Trinidad&#8217;s southeast coast in the East Mayaro Block at an 80-meter water depth. It is fully owned by bp Trinidad and Tobago, a joint venture between bp (70%) and Repsol (30%).
Cypre is among bp&#8217;s 10 major projects set to launch between 2025 and 2027 as part of its upstream growth strategy. The project will contribute to the expected 250,000 boed peak net production from these developments.
At peak, it is expected to produce around 45,000 boed (250 million standard cubic feet of gas per day).
The first phase, consisting of four wells, was completed in late 2024, with the second phase set to begin in the latter half of this year.
Notably, Cypre is bp&#8217;s second major project to launch in 2025, following the Raven field&#8217;s second development phase in Egypt.
The project aligns with bp&#8217;s expected upstream returns and fits within its capital expenditure plans.
Cypre marks bpTT&#8217;s third subsea development, featuring seven wells connected to the existing Juniper platform.
William Lin, EVP gas and low carbon energy&nbsp;said, &#8220;The second of 10 major projects across our global portfolio that we expect to start up by 2027, Cypre is also the first of a series of projects we will be bringing online in Trinidad to deliver gas to the nation and add value for bp.&#8221;
bpTT president David Campbell added, &#8220;Cypre is another key milestone in bpTT&#8217;s strategy to maximize production from our shallow water acreage using existing infrastructure. The project not only reinforces our commitment to maintaining production but also plays a crucial role in satisfying our existing gas supply commitments.&#8221;&nbsp;
Last month, the company disclosed that&nbsp;Apollo Global Management-managed funds will acquire a 25% non-controlling stake in BP Pipelines (TANAP) Ltd – <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44436034/bp-sells-25-stake-in-tanap-pipeline-to-apollo-for-1-billion-eyes-further-low-carbon-collaboration" rel="noreferrer noopener">bp TANAP for around $1.0 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS">BPH</a>) and Texas Capital Funds Trust Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are down 3.87% at $32.50 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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BP's Cypre Gas Project Goes Live, Boosting Upstream Growth Plans

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) disclosed on Thursday that it plans to sell its mobility and convenience business in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austria for an undisclosed amount</a>.
The sale includes more than 260 BP retail sites across Austria (around 120 company-owned) and related Austrian fleet business and EV charging assets, including those under development.
It also comprises BP&#8217;s shares in the non-operated joint venture (NOJV) managing the Linz fuel terminal.
The sale process will commence immediately, with completion targeted by the end of 2025, pending regulatory and necessary approvals.
This move is part of BP&#8217;s ongoing strategy to reshape and streamline its downstream operations, following its announcement last year to market its mobility &amp; convenience business in the Netherlands.
Emma Delaney, EVP, customers &amp; products at bp said, "Over recent years we have grown the business to become number two major branded retailer in the market. As bp now looks to focus downstream and reshape our portfolio, we believe that a new owner will be best placed to unlock the business's full potential.&#8221;
Also, on Wednesday, BP disclosed that it received final government approval for its contract to redevelop several <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" rel="noreferrer noopener">major oil fields in Kirkuk, northern Iraq</a>.
The agreement with North Oil Company (NOC) and North Gas Company (NGC) covers the rehabilitation of fields, including oil, gas, power and water sectors, <a href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-and-iraq-finalize-contract-for-kirkuk-redevelopment.html?utm_source=PC%26C%20%7C%20C%26EA%20%7C%20External%20%7C%20Global%20%7C%20bp.com%20news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14940177_bp%20and%20Iraq%20finalize%20contract%20for%20Kirkuk%20redevelopment&amp;dm_i=1PGC,8W7WX,5D8AP6,112E8Z,1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with </a>the potential for exploration investment.
Under the agreement, BP&#8217;s compensation will be tied to increases in production volumes, prices and costs.
Also, BP will be entitled to a share of production and reserves in proportion to the fees earned from boosting output.
With full approval now in place, BP will collaborate with the Government to establish a new operator, an unincorporated organization primarily staffed by personnel from NOC and NGC, along with secondees from BP, to begin the initial stages of development.
The agreement covers an initial phase involving oil and gas production exceeding 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including the Baba and Avanah domes of the Kirkuk oil field, as well as the Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz fields, all currently operated by NOC.
The total resource opportunity across the contract and surrounding areas is estimated at up to 20 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>) and Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS">BPH</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are up 0.17% at $34.48 premarket at the last check on Thursday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BP, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for BP.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 12% bullish and 87%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $32,512, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $1,612,866.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $30.0 to $37.0 for BP over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in BP's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to BP's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $37.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>BP Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743013923_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$162.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$46.4K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>369</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BP</h3>
BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2024, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves stood at 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 55% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding BP, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of BP</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,201,917, with BP's price up by 0.34%, positioned at $34.41.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BP</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $36.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from TD Securities has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $36. 
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Bp Weighs Stake Sales In Two Gulf Of Mexico Projects

On Friday, BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) disclosed that Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)-managed funds will acquire a 25% non-controlling stake in BP Pipelines (TANAP) Ltd – bp TANAP for around $1.0 billion.
This subsidiary holds BP's 12% interest in TANAP, the pipeline that transports natural gas <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/apollo-to-partner-with-bp-on-tanap-gas-pipeline.html?utm_source=PC%26C%20%7C%20C%26EA%20%7C%20External%20%7C%20Global%20%7C%20bp.com%20news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14935025_Apollo%20to%20partner%20with%20bp%20on%20TANAP%20gas%20pipeline&amp;dm_i=1PGC,8W3XT,5D8AP6,111U2V,1" rel="noreferrer noopener">from </a>Azerbaijan through Turkey.
TANAP, stretching about 1,800 km across Turkey, is a key part of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) pipeline system.
The SGC delivers gas from the BP-operated Shah Deniz field in Azerbaijan to European markets, including Italy and Greece.
Both companies are also exploring further collaboration opportunities, particularly in infrastructure, gas, and low-carbon energy assets.
The proceeds from this transaction will contribute to BP&#8217;s $20 billion divestment and other proceeds program.
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The deal allows BP to monetize its interest in TANAP, while still retaining control as the majority shareholder of BP TANAP.
BP will also maintain a long-term commercial and strategic stake, including governance rights, in the pipeline, which is crucial for the gas value chain of the BP-operated Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory and TANAP shareholders&#8217; approvals.
William Lin, BP executive vice president, gas &amp; low-carbon energy, said, "This unlocks capital from our global portfolio while retaining our role in this strategic asset for bringing Azerbaijan gas to Europe. BP and Apollo will continue to explore further strategic cooperation and mutually beneficial opportunities."
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>)  and Precidian ETFs Trust BP plc ADRhedged (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPH#BATS">BPH</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are up 0.06% at $34.77 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:46 AMMar 19, 2025	CALL	$35.00	Jun 20, 2025	59	5215	5200	101	5147	TRADE	BULLISH
11:28 AMMar 18, 2025	CALL	$35.00	May 16, 2025	24	10025	6000	1079	929	TRADE	BEARISH