Shell is considering a potential sale of its chemicals assets in Europe and the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The energy group has hired Morgan Stanley to conduct a strategic review of its chemicals operations,

Shell (SHEL) stock rose over 1% in London after The Wall Street Journal reported the energy company is exploring a potential sale of its chemicals assets in Europe and the U.S. Dig deeper:

Shell (SHEL) will likely garner attention on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company is exploring a potential sale of its European and U.S. chemical assets. The report, citing people familiar with the matter,

Shell is exploring a potential sale of its chemicals assets in Europe and the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter, part of a continuing drive to refocus the company’s business on its most profitable operations.

Shell is considering a possible sale of its chemicals assets in the U.S. and Europe, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal reported the effort is part of an ongoing push to refocus the business on its most profitable segments,