Alastair
Americannoun
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What’s Next: Citi analyst Alastair Syme notes that BP trades at 5.6 times trailing enterprise value to debt-adjusted cash flow—a valuation multiple used for oil-and-gas companies—assuming roughly $70 a barrel oil.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Alastair found telling family members about the cancer hard, particularly as it was one many people hadn't heard about.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Six weeks later, Alastair, who is originally from Kingussie, had to go under the knife for a further three-and-a-half hours after results from the first surgery showed a small amount of tumour was still present.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Despite the gory content, Alastair - who has been back at work for five-and-half months - admits he will probably watch his surgery again when the programme airs.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Mum's gone to Cheltenham today to speak with builders, so I'd told Dad I'd probably go and play electronic battleships at Alastair Nurton's.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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