Shell refuted the takeover rumors, yet the speculation emphasizes what investors are beginning to recognize: BP’s significant ...

The statement from the U.K.-based oil giant came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell was holding ...

Shell's rumored interest in acquiring BP made sense due to BP's underperformance and SHEL's stronger financials and strategy.

The June 26 news comes after reports that Shell entered early talks to buy BP in what would easily represent the largest ...

Shell plc offers solid dividends, buybacks, and fair valuation, but no major upside on a BP p.l.c. merger. Click for my look ...

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

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

Bankers from both supermajors have been engaged in early merger talks with discussions moving slowly, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, a situation denied by Shell that said “no talks ...

Shell issued a definitive denial on Thursday, stating it has not, and is not actively considering, a bid for BP.

Bid speculation on BP has failed to mobilize the share price. After Shell was forced to deny an interest in launching a bid for fellow energy giant BP, which according to U.K. Takeover Panel protocols ...

The British oil giant reaffirmed its focus on simplifying its business and clarified that no approach or discussions had ...

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Shell is holding early-stage talks to acquire bp, citing people familiar ...