Shell refuted the takeover rumors, yet the speculation emphasizes what investors are beginning to recognize: BP’s significant discount and strategic shift might be due for reevaluation. With shares ...

Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) has issued a statement addressing recent media speculation about a potential deal to acquire BP plc (NYSE:BP). “Shell wishes to clarify that it has not been actively considering ...

LONDON – British oil giant Shell on Thursday denied media reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, ...

Shell doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a U.K. law that forbids Shell from bidding on BP during the next six months ...

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has moved quickly to shut down speculation about a takeover bid for BP (LSE:BP,NYSE:BP), issuing a formal statement under the UK Takeover Code. According to the company, no talks ...

Shell said on Thursday it hasn’t actively considered an offer for BP and has no intention of making such a bid, after a media report earlier this week rekindled speculation about a giant energy tie-up ...

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Wael Sawan can take a breather on BP (BP.L), opens new tab, at least for a bit. The boss of $207 billion UK oil major Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab on ...

Shell said “no talks are taking place” for a potential megamerger with rival BP that would cost more than $80 billion and represent the biggest energy deal of the century. Shell and BP (ranked No. 13 ...

Market chatter about a potential Shell-BP merger has intensified, fueled by BP’s weak performance, strategic flip-flops, and investor dissatisfaction. Shell formally ruled out a bid for BP in the ...