Behind Big Oil’s first-quarter beat: The quiet rise of trading desks
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-12 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Oil and gas giants benefited significantly from their trading desks through the first quarter, shining a light on a commercially sensitive and often-overlooked unit that tends to outperform during periods of market volatility.
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