Record Profits Could Convince Oil Majors To Hike Dividends

The world’s largest international oil and gas companies are expected to accelerate share repurchases, and some could raise dividends next week when Big Oil is expected to report another very strong quarter. Shareholders could be in for higher returns as Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Exxon, and Chevron are all forecast to post exceptional and possibly record quarterly earnings for the second quarter due to high commodity prices and multi-year-high refining margins.

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Five turn-offs that could make your home harder to sell – and how to deal with them

Viewing and buying a property can be a stressful time, and prospective buyers are unlikely to make an offer if they see lots of things wrong with the home. In a survey commissioned by conservatory installation experts ConservatoryLand, it was unveiled that a fifth of Britons don’t feel confident they will be able to see past certain turn-offs when viewing potential properties.

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