Bp P.L.C. shares rise 1.29% premarket; Anurag Mittal's appointment as Head of Digital Business and Wolfe Research's initiates coverage with a 'Peer Perform' rating boost stock.

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 4:01 am ET1min read
Bp P.L.C. experienced a premarket gain of 1.29% as a result of the announcement that Shri Anurag Mittal, appointed as the new Head of Digital Business with additional responsibilities, brings extensive experience in LPG, retail, and international trade. This change in leadership may signal a potential boost for the company's digital strategy, although the broader market focus, with energy shares leading gains, also contributed to the upward movement. The FTSE 100's positive performance and the moderate wage growth data in the UK provided a favorable backdrop for Bp P.L.C.'s stock price action.