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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 ...
Shell has denied recent reports in the Wall Street Journal suggesting that the oil giant is in preliminary talks to acquire ...
Shell issues statement rejecting claims of a £60 billion merger with BP, following media reports citing preliminary discussions ...
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 doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a ...
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 ...
The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not ...
On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Shell was in discussions to acquire BP, citing unnamed sources. Shell’s CEO, Wael Sawan, has consistently indicated that repurchasing Shell shares ...
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 is holding early-stage talks to acquire rival BP in what would be the largest oil deal in a generation, people familiar with the matter said. Talks between company representatives are active, ...
Shell denies reported talks to acquire BP in potential mega oil merger By Rachel Nostrant, Staff writer Updated June 25, 2025 1:59 p.m.