BP leads energy stocks higher on buyback plan By: MarketWatch March 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM EDT Energy stocks rise Friday, with BP PLC taking the lead on the heels of a $8 billion share buyback. Read More >> Related Stocks: Anadarko Petroleum BP Plc ADR CONSOL Energy Chevron Corp ConocoPhillips Exxon Mobil Macy's Marathon Petroleum Valero Energy