BP's (BP) interest in
taking a stake in OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) is positive for the Russian oil giant
and should improve sentiment around the stock, says Alfa Bank analyst Maria
Yegikyan.
"BP's entrance is likely to boost hopes of an improvement in
Rosneft's corporate governance and higher efficiency, which should be welcomed
by the investment community," she notes. Rates at equalweight. Rosneft
shares in
Moscow
down 1.8% at RUB208.03.