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 ...

A Shell-BP merger would create a European energy giant, unlocking value from BP's assets but facing significant integration and regulatory challenges.

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 ...

A potential Shell (SHEL) and BP (BP) merger is on investors' minds after The Wall Street Journal reported Shell is in early talks to acquire BP, though Shell has denied the report. Tortoise senior ...

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

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

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 ...

Although a Shell–BP merger may capture headlines, it realistically faces too many obstacles—regulatory, political, and financial—to become a reality anytime soon.

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 ...

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 ...