Oil and Gas Sectors Fuel Gains in European Stocks

The video discusses the rise in stock prices driven by oil and gas companies, with oil reaching its highest level since November. Barclays faces a 25% profit fall in the first quarter, with pressure on its investment bank. The performance of major UK banks over the past 12 months is analyzed, with Lloyd's being the best performer. Adidas raises its full-year forecasts due to increased consumer spending ahead of the Euro 2016 tournament. The video concludes with an analysis of major oil companies' performance in 2016, highlighting Shell and Chevron as top performers.

What was the main driver for the stock market's rise for the second consecutive day?

• Technology companies

• Oil and gas companies

• Retail companies

• Pharmaceutical companies

Which UK bank was the best performer over the last 12 months?

• Barclays

• Lloyd's

• Standard

• HSBC

What was the percentage increase in Adidas's stock on the day mentioned?

• 8%

• 6%

• 10%

• 4%

Which oil company was the best performer in 2016?

• Shell

• Chevron

• BP

• Total

Despite a 37% fall in first-quarter profit, what helped Total achieve an earnings beat?

• Increased oil prices

• Cost cuts and resilient production

• New market expansion

• Higher consumer demand