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

BP merger has intensified, fueled by BP’s weak performance, strategic flip-flops, and investor dissatisfaction.

Energy Intelligence looks at what could happen during the six months that Shell, under normal circumstances, is barred from ...

Shell Plc said it has no intention of bidding for BP Plc, having denied a report Wednesday that it was in active talks about ...

The striking part of the statement is that it was made under what is known as 2.8 of the UK City Code on takeover and mergers ...

A tie-up has long been the subject of speculation, but Shell insists its focus is on delivering shareholder value through its ...

Oil supermajor denies Wall Street Journal report of possible acquisition of London-based rival that would create a potential ...

A deal between the two has long been rumoured though it is thought that British shareholders would be unhappy about the prospect.

It took just one report to send BP stock climbing. And just one sentence from Shell to send the rumor mill spinning even faster. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a c ...

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

Shell, the massive oil company based in London, said Thursday it has “no intention” of buying out BP, after a report by The ...

Exxon-Mobil (US:XOM) and Chevron (US:CVX) would have a higher regulatory hurdle to clear before being able to buy BP. But any nod from Downing Street would mean the creation of the world’s largest ...