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BP boss raises the oil giant's dividend ahead of his departure

Bob Dudley, the departing CEO of oil giant BP, has given shareholders a parting gift by raising the dividend. But they would be happier if oil prices were higher.

by: Dr Matthew Partridge
7 Feb 2020

BP is doing well enough to raise the dividend

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