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Group chief executive John Browne on the company's 2001 results in the third quarter.(BP)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... For the nine months, BP's pro forma earnings were a record $10,974 million compared to $10,113 million a year ago. Third quarter pro forma earnings, adjusted for special items, were $3,049 million compared to $3,796 million a year ago. For the third quarter, earnings per share (ADS) were...

An enduring strategy.(investment and financial strategy and information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In essence, our strategy established several years ago remains true today. In 2000, we put in place the key building blocks designed to enable that strategy to develop and to continue to deliver results in 2001 and beyond. The enduring themes are our intent to build on existing strengths,...

Delivering performance.(British Petroleum financial data)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... BP's focus is now on delivering profitable organic growth, while taking advantage of any structural opportunities which the market presents. We will continue to exercise cost and investment discipline to enable these plans to be realized within our financial framework. Exploration &...

Be prepared. (Publisher's Letter).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In the go-go '90s, investors took out margin loans to boost their stake in high-flying growth stocks. In today's more subdued climate, stock trading volume is down while cash hordes grow and life insurance policies sell like hotcakes. First the bear market, then the events of 9/11 have...

Teaching kids about money. (Q & A Corner).(Interview)
January 1, 2002... Neale S. Godfrey, founder of Children's Financial Network, is a family financial expert and has written several books including "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children" and "Neale S. Godfrey's Ultimate Money Book." She discusses how to teach...