Event Brief
Shell profit beats estimates as Iran war lifts oil prices
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: Shell reported stronger quarterly profit as the Iran war boosted oil prices and reduced share buybacks.
WHO: Shell
WHAT: Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit while Iran war lifted oil prices and cut share buybacks
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 2:47 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Oil prices rose due to the Iran war.
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