Shell doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a ...

It’s not buying BP Plc. But last week’s forceful denial doesn’t address why the M&A chatter gained so much traction, ...

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could ...

A deal would be a landmark combination of two supermajor oil companies. Shell issued a formal stock exchange denial of ...

The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not ...

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Shell (SHEL) and BP (BP) are in focus after The Wall Street Journal reported Shell is in early talks to acquire BP, though ...

The BP share price has grown in the past five years, but it's been left in the dust by rival Shell's performance. Could it ...

Shell and BP are reportedly in early talks for what could become the largest oil merger in decades. BP shares immediately ...

Bankers from both supermajors have been engaged in early merger talks with discussions moving slowly, the Wall Street Journal ...

Shell’s robust rejection of these reports appears to have, for now, thrown cold water on a potential takeover bid for BP.

Analysis: FTSE 100 pair have negated talk of a takeover and that looks the right call, writes Karl Matchett - at least for ...