Financial Times | Oil majors on road to recovery after years of pain Financial Times The surge in profits that Royal Dutch Shell announced on Thursday brought to a close a strong set of third-quarter results from the world's biggest oil and gas groups, where higher crude prices and lower costs are finally bringing recovery after three ... Shell profits boom as oil recovery accelerates future-proofing plans Shell posts 50 percent rise in net profit, beating expectations Royal Dutch Shell Closes Out Strong Quarter for Global Oil Firms |