BP in Britain reported a stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit of $2.35 billion, beating analyst expectations of $1.81 billion. CEO Auchincloss highlighted exploration success and a major oil and gas discovery off the coast of Brazil, boosting investor confidence. BP’s net debt decreased to $26.04 billion, with shares up 3.3% year-to-date.

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