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BP, Shell and Rival

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Shell in Early Talks to Acquire Rival BP

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

CBS News on MSN · 2d

BP shares surge on report that rival Shell could acquire it

BP shares jumped as much as 10% after the Wall Street Journal reported that rival Shell is in early talks to acquire the British oil company. Shares of BP jumped $3.11, or 10%, to $32.94 in early afternoon trading. U.S.-listed shares of Shell, which is also U.K.-based, meanwhile, slid 3%.

Investopedia on MSN · 2d

BP Stock Rises After Report That It's in Merger Talks With Shell

Shares of BP rose Wednesday, lifted by a report that Shell was in talks to acquire it in what would mark a huge deal for the pair of U.K. oil giants.

Shell denies BP bid and rules out takeover for 6 months

Fortune on MSN · 1d

After denying reports of BP takeover, Shell is legally barred from making an offer for six months—and there are no other suitors in sight

The June 26 news comes after reports that Shell entered early talks to buy BP in what would easily represent the largest energy deal of the century—if not ever. But with Shell s

Cyprus Mail on MSN · 19h

Shell denies BP bid and rules out takeover for six months

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 from bidding for BP for the next six months.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Shell Denies Reports That the Energy Giant Is in Talks to Take Over BP

In response to recent media speculation Shell wishes to clarify that it has not been actively considering making an offer for BP and confirms it has not made an approach to, an

13h

How a Shell–BP deal would compare to energy sector's past M&A

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

1d

Shell Won’t Buy BP, Should You?

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

1d

Shell Says It Has No Intention of Making an Offer for BP

Shell Plc confirmed it has no intention of making an offer for BP Plc, having denied a report Wednesday that it was in active ...

2don MSN

BP’s stock jumps on Wall Street Journal report of Shell deal talks. Here’s how the deal could work.

BP’s stock rallied on Wednesday, and shares of Shell fell, after the Wall Street Journal reported the two companies were ...

2don MSN

Devil's in the details: Why BP's debt may deter a buyer

BP has been the subject of takeover talks for several years due to its shares' relative underperformance, but analysis of its ...

1d

Shell And BP: A Merger That Won't Happen In 2025, But Maybe It Should

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

16hon MSN

Shell-BP speculation: how we got here

Shell has doubled down, denying rumors it is in early talks to buy rival U.K. energy giant BP, but it's not the first time ...

9h

Rivals cast eye over BP crown jewels even as Shell walks away

But Auchincloss — a 54-year-old Canadian brought in to replace Bernard Looney, architect of the company’s green push, in 2023 ...

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