卡塔尔外交部否认资助相关活动以影响以色列选举结果。

Shell CEO says the firm will not structurally lower shareholder returns to 30% of operating cash flow.

Citigroup says PetroChina (00857.HK) posted Q3 net profit of 51.8 bln yuan, down 7% QoQ and up 22% YoY; nine-month net profit equals 83% of Citigroup’s full-year forecast. Citigroup notes Minas crude has risen about 16% since Q3 through October, and expects Q4 earnings to remain steady. Despite higher pipeline import gas costs, elevated LNG import prices sustain a procurement advantage that should allow PetroChina’s gas marketing to defend market share. Citigroup maintains Buy rating and HK$12 PT, citing attractive dividend yield and solid near-term earnings visibility.