A snorkeler had a dangerously close call after picking up a stunning seashell ... The short answer was yes – that pretty little shell in his hand was likely home to a very dangerous snail.

Shell on Tuesday pledged to return more cash to shareholders on the back of higher LNG sales, mainly via buybacks, trimmed its investments through 2028 and raised the prospect of selling or closing ...

Moreover, SHEL's five-year dividend on cost is a high 8%, suggesting that the gains can stack up over time. The YTD price increase has also raised Shell's market multiples. But they aren't bad.

The company’s shares are up more than 20 per cent since Wael ... few thought that Shell would fully close the gap with its US rivals. “I don’t think Shell should trade in line with Exxon.