<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Shell Plc reported that its second-quarter results will be negatively impacted by weaker contributions from its oil and gas trading operation.The company's trading and optimization contributions for the second quarter are expected to be 'significantly lower' compared to the first quarter.Shell's shares fell following the update, with its in-house trading business being a major profit booster for the company.Despite challenges in trading, Shell has focused on cost-cutting and asset optimization to enhance shareholder returns and maintain competitiveness.