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 ...

Shell has denied a report in the Wall Street Journal saying it was in early talks to acquire BP, a long whispered move that could boost Shell’s ability to compete with Exxon Mobil and Chevron at a ...

(RTTNews) - Shell said it is not holding any talks about a possible merger with its rival BP. The deal, if it happened, could cost over $80 billion and be the biggest energy merger in decades, ...

Shares of Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) are trading lower while BP PLC (NYSE:BP) shares are surging Wednesday afternoon following a Wall Street Journal report that the two British energy giants are in ...

Shell (SHEL) moved swiftly to quash a Wall Street Journal report suggesting early-stage takeover talks with rival BP (BP), insisting that “no talks are taking place” and denouncing the article as mere ...

HOUSTON — Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) has denied reports that it is in preliminary talks to acquire fellow energy giant London-based BP PLC (NYSE: BP). Both companies have their U.S. headquarters in ...

Oil giant BP has been thrust into the spotlight as a prime takeover candidate — but energy analysts question whether any of the likeliest suitors will rise to the occasion. Stream Los Angeles News for ...

A report suggesting multinational oil company Shell is in early talks to acquire fellow gas giant BP sent shockwaves through Houston's energy industry Tuesday—but Shell is firmly denying any such ...

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