Shell issued a definitive denial on Thursday, stating it has not, and is not actively considering, a bid for BP. The company further noted it is now subject to UK regulations that prohibit it from ...

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 mean such a statement bans it ...

The Rumor That Made Sense. When I first saw the headline that there were merger talks about Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) and BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP), I didn't roll my eyes.I paused. Because even though the ...

Shell has not bid for BP and is not actively considering such a move, it said in a categorical denial on Thursday, adding it was bound by UK rules which mean such a statement bans it from bidding ...

It’s not buying BP Plc. But last week’s forceful denial doesn’t address why the M&A chatter gained so much traction, ...

Shell has formally denied any intention to bid for BP, dismissing recent media speculation about a potential merger between ...

Investing.com -- Shell (NYSE:SHEL) (LON:SHEL) on Thursday denied it was planning a takeover of BP (NYSE:BP), saying it is not pursuing a bid and is not actively considering one.

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could be the largest oil merger in a generation, potentially surpassing ExxonMobil ...

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

BP's stock price jumped as much as 10% after the Wall Street Journal reported that rival Shell is in early talks to acquire the British oil company.. Shares of BP jumped $3.11, or 10%, to $32.94 ...

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