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

A megamerger of this sort would vault Shell's market cap closer to ExxonMobil’s $468 billion and likely beyond Chevron’s $248 billion.

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

People familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that talks between BP and Shell are active but a deal is far from certain.

A megamerger of this sort would vault Shell's market cap closer to ExxonMobil’s $468 billion and likely beyond Chevron’s $248 billion.

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 announced that it is not actively considering making an offer for BP, has not approached BP, and that no talks have taken place. Why it matters: Shell announced under Rule 2.8 of the UK City ...

The Wall Street Journal recently said the British oil giant was holding 'early stage talks' to acquire BP, citing people familiar with the matter ...

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

BP shares jumped more than 10% to a session high of $32.94 on a report in The Wall Street Journal that Shell was in early-stage talks to acquire BP.