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UPDATE 2-Shell says BG takeover works with oil price in low $60s

* Shell cuts 2016 capex by extra $2 bln, operating costs by $3 bln * Savings will help keep dividend safe, Shell says * Expects to complete deal by Feb. 15 * Major shareholder Aberdeen Asset Management says supports deal (Recasts to focus on break-even price, adds shareholder

Major Shell, BG shareholder expresses support for $53 bln merger

LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Top 10 Royal Dutch Shell and BG Group shareholder Aberdeen Asset Management said on Tuesday it supported Shell's proposed $53 billion acquisition of its smaller British rival. "We're supportive of the deal from a strategic perspective. It makes a lot of sense to

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Mining Sector Star Performer In London Rally

Shell sees more 2016 spending cut if BG deal goes ahead

LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell said on Tuesday it planned to cut the 2016 capital spending following its proposed takeover of BG Group by $2 billion to $33 billion. The Anglo-Dutch company expected the $53 billion BG acquisition to be completed by Feb. 15 pending both companie

FTSE 100 movers: Heavily-weighted miners rally but ITV gives back gains

(ShareCast News) - London's FTSE 100 index was up 0.7% to 6,073.90 at 1440 GMT in holiday-thinned volumes, with many traders already away from their desks for the Christmas holiday. Heavily-weighted miners were the biggest gainers, with Antofagasta and Anglo American firmly in the black as Chinese c

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Oil Helps London Outperform But ITV Slips 1.6%

WINNERS & LOSERS SUMMARY: Warm Weather Hurting Next And M&S

BUZZ-Oil and gas cos: Brent off multi-year lows

** Oil stocks among top gainers in Europe as Brent prices edge away from multi-year lows on Tuesday on winter demand hopes ** Brent futures up 0.9 pct at $36.68 per barrel at 0824 GMT, off an 11-year low of $36.04 hit on Monday ** Tullow Oil and BG up 2 pct each, Shell gains 1 pct an

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Oil Stocks Claw Back Losses As Brent Stabilises

FTSE 100 movers: Glencore leads market on buy recommendation

(ShareCast News) - The FTSE 100 started the short week on a high with the index up 52.66 points (0.87%) to 6,105.08 by mid-afternoon Monday. It was also the first day that Worldpay, Provident Financial and DCC were trading on the blue chip market, replacing Morrisons, G4S and Meggitt. Glencore led

TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Shell, BG Shareholders To Vote On Merger In January

UPDATE 1-Shell, BG shareholders to vote on merger in January

(Updates throughout) LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell and BG Group shareholders are expected to vote on the merger of the two companies on Jan. 27 and 28, respectively, the firms said on Monday. Shareholder approval is the final remaining hurdle to clear Shell's takeover o

BG and Shell closing in on merger

(ShareCast News) - BG and Royal Dutch Shell will on Monday seek High Court approval to hold shareholder meetings over their £55bn merger following satisfaction of the final pre-condition to the recommended combination and with the unanimous approval of both boards. Following High Court approval, the

Shell And BG Group Shareholders To Cast Decisive Votes In January

BG, Energy Transfer get approval for U.S. Lake Charles LNG project

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - BG Group and Energy Transfer Partners have gained approval from the U.S. energy regulator for their liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the companies said. The go-ahead is a key milestone for the project, one of an a