Tullow Oil set to increase stake in oil fields in Ghana
Company is exercising its pre-emption rights related to sale of Occidental Petroleum’s interests to Kosmos Energy
Company is exercising its pre-emption rights related to sale of Occidental Petroleum’s interests to Kosmos Energy
Declan Kelly resigned this week after allegations emerged of drunken behaviour at a fundraising party
Acquisition expected to trigger deals in oil sector as deep-pocketed groups such as Chevron and ExxonMobil lead consolidations
Order book for 10-part $13bn offering hits $78bn as demand surges
Rise comes as Chevron reports the highest production levels in its history
Declan Kelly-led advisory firm had worked for both sides in Anadarko takeover battle
Most stocks on Iseq slump as air sector deflates
Occidental offer of $38 bn is backed by investor Warren Buffett
Thinner trading volumes see Iseq down in light of London’s bank holiday shutdown
Company increases cash portion of its bid to 78% from 50% as it looks to close $38bn deal
Berkshire Hathaway repurchase scheme a small portion of company’s $114bn cash pile
Concerns raised over size of debt to be take on
At least one killed in African country still recovering from Cyclone Idai last month
Surprise bid comes after company had been trying to woo Anadarko since late March
Move is most significant consolidation since period of weaker oil prices began in 2014
Investors also watch for potential rise in Opec crude output
During TV interview Christopher Watts appealed for safe return of his wife and children
US Federal Reserve keep rates unchanged after two-day policy meeting
Investors worry central banks less willing to use monetary policy to stimulate growth
International markets look ahead to upcoming batch of corporate earnings
FBD loses 2.6% after shareholders back €70m loan plan to meet solvency standards
Stocks fall as cost of oil touches below $40 a barrel for first time since February 2009
Poor performance for Portuguese stocks amid fears of political instability
Lufthansa among companies to cut profit forecasts, bringing down Irish airlines
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