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What are the details? Independent Bank Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:IBTX), the holding company for Independent Bank, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Grand Bank, Dallas, Texas. As of June 30, 2015, Grand Bank reported total assets of $608.6 million, total deposits of $507.1 million, and total equity capital of $41.6 million. Grand Bank is […]

BP Technology Outlook predicts secure and sustainable energy future through application of existing and new technologies Advances in technology will keep energy supplies plentiful and affordable – enough to meet projected demand many times over — and help pave the way to a lower carbon energy mix, according to data published today in the BP […]

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a $95 million contract for low-rate initial production of the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (JCREW) Increment 1 Block 1 (I1B1). The contract, awarded by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total value […]

Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBH) today reported third quarter 2015 results with highlights. Third Quarter 2015 Financial Highlights – Net income of $1,436,000 in the third quarter of 2015 increased 41.9% from $1,012,000 in the third quarter of 2014. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 was $4,731,000 […]

The share price of Royal Dutch Shell (LSE:RDSA) got shelled today on the London Exchange, falling 1.52% (-26.50) to 1,711.50 after publishing a less than glorious third quarter earnings report. In addition to report a loss in excess of $7.4 billion ($6.1 billion based on current cost of supplies), Shell’s cash flow from operating activities […]

what are the details? In an expansion of their ongoing global partnership, BP and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) today entered into a framework agreement on strategic cooperation covering potential shale gas exploration and production in the Sichuan Basin and future fuel retailing ventures in China and other international partnerships. “The success of our Rumaila […]

Shoats Creek Update Northcote has noted the announcement by Red Rock Resources today that it has entered into an option agreement with Shoats Creek Development, Inc., Northcote’s partner at the Shoats Creek Field, Louisiana, to farm-in to certain planned development wells. Subject to the exercise of the option RRR, alongside Northcote, will participate with a […]

Plans for balanced cash flows by 2017 at around $60 per barrel and growth in sustainable free cash flow beyond- Supports sustaining the dividend and growing distributions over the long-term BP today reported results for the third quarter of 2015 and set out a medium-term financial frame to balance cash flows by 2017 at around […]

Framework agreement signed during state visit to UK In an expansion of their ongoing global partnership, BP and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) today entered into a framework agreement on strategic cooperation covering potential shale gas exploration and production in the Sichuan Basin and future fuel retailing ventures in China and other international partnerships. “The […]

Global Opportunities Fund constituent Google, now called Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG, initial buy $219.65) reported a strong set of third quarter numbers that resonated well with investors, sending the (C class) shares surging 7% to over the $700 mark in Friday’s trading. The third quarter marks the last time that the company will report numbers under the […]