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

Market chatter about a potential Shell-BP merger has intensified, fueled by BP’s weak performance, strategic flip-flops, and ...

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

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

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

According to the applicable Rule 2.8 of the UK's City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Shell would now not be able to make an offer for 30% of more of the company within the next six months.

Over the past five years, the Shell share price has outperformed BP’s. But amid rumours of a merger, which of the two energy ...

Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! It looks like we won’t be seeing a merger between Shell and BP just yet, as Shell denies that it is looking to take over its British rival. This week’s heat ...

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

“This is a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the [Takeovers and Mergers] Code applies and accordingly Shell confirms it has no intention of making an offer for BP.

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Shell (SHEL.L) has not bid for BP (BP.L) and is not actively considering such a move, it said in a categorical denial on Thursday, adding it was bound by UK rules which ...