Shell Courts Investors With More Cash, Defense of Oil

Energy major says it will cut spending, keep its oil production steady and scale back on less-profitable businesses

Shell CEO Wael Sawan will make a presentation to investors later Wednesday. Photo: Mary Turner for The Wall Street Journal

Shell said Wednesday that it will share billions more from its record profits with investors while deepening its commitment to the oil-and-gas businesses that produce the highest returns. 

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