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

BP's rival, Shell, has expressed interest in a takeover. That would be the least-worst option for Britain’s beleaguered oil ...

BP's stock price rose while Shell shares slid on news that the companies are in early talks over a potential merger.

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

Shell (SHEL) and BP (BP) are in focus after The Wall Street Journal reported Shell is in early talks to acquire BP, though ...

Shell doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a ...

BP risks being left a Shell without new chair A not-so-supermajor? Speculation about a Shell tilt at BP to establish a £200bn ...

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

City investment bankers have been floating the idea of a Shell-BP deal to create a London-based European oil champion on the ...

The announcement means that Shell will not be able to make a formal takeover approach for BP for six months, under City rules ...

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

BRITISH oil and gas giant Shell Plc has quashed a rumour: It’s not buying BP Plc. But last week’s forceful denial doesn’t ...