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Shell Crushes Expectations with $7.7 Billion First Quarter Profit, Outperforming Oil Giants like Exxon and Chevron

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Radstock, England – Oil giant Shell reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profits on Thursday, attributing the growth to higher refining margins and robust oil trading. The company’s adjusted earnings of $7.7 billion exceeded analyst expectations of $6.5 billion for the first three months of the year, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus. Despite the positive results, Shell’s first-quarter profit saw a decline of roughly 20% compared to the same period a year earlier, aligning with a broader trend …

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Bitcoin: Users Shell Out Record $2.4M in Fees Following Halving Block

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Miami, Florida – Bitcoin users recently set a new record by spending $2.4 million in fees for the halving block. This event marks a significant milestone in the world of cryptocurrency. The halving block refers to the process in which the rewards for miners are reduced by half, occurring every four years to control the supply of Bitcoin in circulation. The Bitcoin network successfully completed its fourth-ever halving, impacting miners who now receive reduced rewards. …

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Super Bowl Commercials: Brands Shell Out $7 Million for Just 30 Seconds

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Las Vegas, Nevada – High-market brands are shelling out millions for advertisements during Sunday’s Super Bowl, where a reliable audience of over 100 million viewers creates one of the most prominent advertising opportunities on television. This year, companies are paying a whopping $7 million for just 30 seconds of airtime. The price remains about the same as last year’s commercials but over 50% more than in 2019. These millions only cover the airtime, and companies …

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Saturn’s Death Star Moon, Mimas, Hides Surprising Oceans Beneath Its Icy Shell

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Paris, France – Researchers have made a surprising discovery about Saturn’s moon Mimas, which is known for its resemblance to the Death Star from Star Wars. They have found evidence suggesting that a massive internal ocean, buried beneath the moon’s icy shell, may exist. The findings, published in Nature, reveal that Mimas, a moon 250 miles wide, may have an underground ocean as deep as 45 miles, accounting for more than half of its volume. …

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Super Bowl Hope for Taylor Swift: Japan Embassy Guarantees She’ll Make It in Time to See Boyfriend Travis Kelce Compete

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Tokyo, Japan – Taylor Swift’s plan to attend the Super Bowl in Las Vegas has captured the attention of the public, with the concern being whether she can make it in time after her concert in Tokyo. As her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, gears up to play with the Kansas City Chiefs, fans are eager to see if the pop star will be there to show her support. The 17-hour time change between Tokyo and Las …

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Shell Earnings Beat Expectations, Announces $3.5 Billion Buyback and More!

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NAKURU, KENYA – Royal Dutch Shell announced stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings of $7.31 billion for the final quarter of 2023, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The company cited strong liquefied natural gas trading and optimization margins as factors that offset weaker oil products trading. As a result of the positive earnings, Shell announced a 4% increase in dividend per share for the fourth quarter and revealed a share buyback program of $3.5 billion to be carried out over …

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