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

Sam Laidlaw, the former chief executive of Centrica, is out of the running to be the next chair of oil major BP. Laidlaw, who ...

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

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

Rumors have been growing about a historic multibillion-dollar acquisition, but Shell says no talks are happening.

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

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 ...

Shell, led by boss Wael Sawan (pictured), doubled down on its denial of takeover talks after a Wall Street Journal report ...

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 ...

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 ...