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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“This is a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies and accordingly Shell confirms it has no intention of making an ...