6 Massive Reasons Standard Lithium Stock Popped 33% in August

Standard Lithium surged 33% in August following multiple positive developments: DOE environmental clearance for its Arkansas project, construction contracts signed, a second asset filing in Texas, confirmation that its lithium carbonate meets battery standards, and a binding offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution for 8,000 metric tonnes annually. With two anchor customers secured and $137 million in cash, the company is positioned for a Final Investment Decision.

09/08/2026, 3:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Equinor ASA: Endring i styrets sammensetning

Finn Bjørn Ruyter is stepping down from Equinor's board effective September 1, 2026, to focus on his role as CEO of Hafslund and other board positions. The company also announced a share buy-back program and a cash dividend of NOK 3.6882 per share for Q1 2026.

08/27/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor ASA: Change in the board of directors

Finn Bjørn Ruyter is stepping down from Equinor's Board of Directors effective September 1, 2026, to focus on his role as CEO of Hafslund and other board commitments. Equinor also announced a Q1 2026 cash dividend of NOK 3.6882 per share and continued its 2026 share buy-back programme.

08/27/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report

Transocean announced significant contract awards totaling approximately $292 million in firm fixtures across multiple rigs in the U.S. Gulf, Norway, Ivory Coast, and Australia. Additionally, the company secured a conditional agreement with Equinor valued at approximately $1.0 billion for three harsh environment semisubmersible rigs on the Norwegian shelf. As of August 5, 2026, Transocean's total backlog reached approximately $6.7 billion, excluding the Equinor backlog pending license partner approvals.

08/05/2026, 4:57 PM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor ASA: Nøkkelinformasjon angående kontantutbytte for andre kvartal 2026

Equinor announced a dividend of USD 0.39 per share for Q2 2026, payable on November 25, 2026. The company also commenced its third tranche of share buy-backs worth up to USD 1.125 billion. Equinor reported strong financial performance with adjusted operating income of USD 11.48 billion and net operating income of USD 12.99 billion in Q2 2026.

07/22/2026, 12:46 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor vil starte tredje transje av tilbakekjøpsprogrammet for aksjer for 2026

Equinor announced the start of the third tranche of its 2026 share buyback program on July 23, 2026, with a budget of up to USD 1.125 billion. The program aims to reduce issued share capital, with shares to be delisted through capital reduction at the May 2027 general meeting. The Norwegian state will maintain its 67% ownership stake through proportional share redemptions.

07/22/2026, 12:46 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor to commence third tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme

Equinor announced the commencement of its third tranche of share buy-back programme on 23 July 2026, with up to USD 1.125 billion in total value (USD 371.3 million from market purchases and shares redeemed from the Norwegian State). The programme, which will conclude by 26 October 2026, is part of Equinor's expanded USD 3 billion buy-back initiative for 2026 announced at the Capital Markets Day in June. All purchased shares will be cancelled through capital reduction at the May 2027 annual general meeting.

07/22/2026, 12:46 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor ASA: Key information relating to cash dividend for second quarter 2026

Equinor announced a cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share for Q2 2026, with payment scheduled for November 25, 2026. The company also commenced its third tranche of share buy-backs worth up to USD 1.125 billion. Equinor reported strong financial performance with adjusted operating income of USD 11.48 billion and net operating income of USD 12.99 billion in Q2 2026.

07/22/2026, 12:46 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor ASA: Completed share capital reduction

Equinor ASA completed a share capital reduction on 2 July 2026, reducing share capital by NOK 415.1 million through cancellation of 166,058,472 shares. The company's share capital decreased from NOK 6.39 billion to NOK 5.98 billion, with the remaining 2,390,749,040 shares having a nominal value of NOK 2.50 each.

07/02/2026, 5:29 PM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor ASA: Gjennomført kapitalnedsettelse

Equinor ASA completed a share capital reduction on July 2, 2026, reducing its share capital by NOK 415.146.180 through the cancellation of 166.058.472 shares. The company's share capital is now NOK 5.976.872.600, divided into 2.390.749.040 shares with a par value of NOK 2.50 each. This reduction was approved at the general meeting on May 12, 2026.

07/02/2026, 5:29 PM • GlobeNewswire

Carmen Appraisal Sets Stage for Act II

DNO and partners have appraised the Carmen gas-condensate discovery in the Norwegian North Sea, estimating recoverable resources at 21-107 million barrels of oil equivalent. The partnership plans to evaluate hydraulic fracturing to enhance recovery and assess tie-back opportunities to the Kvitebjørn platform. DNO recently acquired stakes in nearby discoveries Atlantis and Afrodite, also considered fracking candidates.

06/22/2026, 2:48 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinor’s Capital Markets Day 2026

Equinor ASA announced a strategic plan to deliver more energy and superior returns, doubling its 2026 share buy-back to USD 3 billion and introducing a predictable USD 2-4 billion annual buy-back framework from 2027. The company targets production growth to 2.3 million boe/day by 2030, 30% cash flow growth, and ROACE above 15% annually, while maintaining its commitment to growing quarterly cash dividends by over 5% per year.

06/16/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Equinors kapitalmarkedsdag 2026

Equinor ASA announced its strategy to deliver increased energy production, higher cash flow, and industry-leading returns through 2030. The company plans to double share buybacks to $3 billion for 2026 and introduce a predictable $2-4 billion annual buyback framework from 2027. Production targets include 2.3 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030, with 60% of investments directed to Norwegian shelf development. The company aims for over 15% average ROACE and over 5% annual dividend growth.

06/16/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Long-term Klaipėda LNG terminal capacities allocated

KN Energies successfully allocated over 20 TWh of regasification capacity at the Klaipėda LNG terminal for 2033-2044, with five customers including new participants Ukraine's Naftogaz and Finland's Gasum booking long-term capacities. The allocation demonstrates the terminal's strategic importance for Baltic and European energy security, with total utilization reaching approximately 75% of nominal capacity.

06/10/2026, 2:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Aker BP increases ownership interest in Johan Sverdrup following redetermination

Aker BP has completed the redetermination process for the Johan Sverdrup Unit, increasing its ownership interest from 31.5733% to 31.7163%. The company will receive an additional 2.2 million barrels of oil equivalent over the next two years but will pay approximately NOK 300 million before tax for the reallocation of historic investments. The revised ownership interest will be reflected in Aker BP's accounts from Q3 2026.

06/08/2026, 2:47 AM • Benzinga