BP Plc (NYSE: BP ) reported upbeat fourth-quarter profit. BP's quarterly adjusted net profit declined to $3.984 billion, from $4.986 billion, in the year-ago period. However, analysts were projecting a profit of $3.305 billion. BP shares rose 0.14% to $43.67 in after-hours trading. (c) 2013 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice.