Market chatter about a potential Shell-BP merger has intensified, fueled by BP’s weak performance, strategic flip-flops, and ...

Clayton Dubilier & Rice, which employs BP chairman Helge Lund as an advisor, is among the bidders for the troubled oil ...

The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not ...

Shell's robust rejection of these reports appears to have, for now, thrown cold water on a potential takeover bid for BP.

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

A deal would be a landmark combination of two supermajor oil companies. Shell issued a formal stock exchange denial of ...

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

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could ...

British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said ...

BP shares jumped Wednesday on a report that the oil major is in early stage talks to be acquired by Shell. People familiar ...

Shell has not bid for BP and is not actively considering such a move, it said in a categorical denial on Thursday, adding it ...