BP's (NYSE:BP) cheaper valuation means it is vulnerable to takeover approaches from across the oil and gas sector, not necessarily just from Shell (SHEL), according to AJ Bell investment director Russ ...

Shell refuted the takeover rumors, yet the speculation emphasizes what investors are beginning to recognize: BP’s significant discount and strategic shift might be due for reevaluation. With shares ...

BP shares jumped after The Wall Street Journal reported that Shell is in talks to acquire the British oil major. Shell, however, denied that talks are taking place. "This is further market speculation ...

British oil giant Shell on Thursday said it has "no intention" of making an offer for its embattled domestic rival BP , further distancing itself from reports of a blockbuster takeover . It comes ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] BP Plc rose on May 5 after Bloomberg reported that Shell Plc is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of its U.K.

Speculation over a potential takeover of BP has intensified following activist investor Elliott Management’s acquisition of a nearly 5% stake. Analysts are considering various suitors—including Shell, ...

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 plc (NYSE:SHEL) has issued a statement addressing recent media speculation about a potential deal to acquire BP plc (NYSE:BP). “Shell wishes to clarify that it has not been actively considering ...

Shell and BP are seeking US licenses to extract natural gas from major shared fields in Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela to ...

Shares of Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) are trading lower while BP PLC (NYSE:BP) shares are surging Wednesday afternoon following a Wall Street Journal report that the two British energy giants are in ...

If Shell Plc were to acquire BP Plc, it would be among the largest deals in European history, creating for the first time a European oil major that could challenge industry leaders Exxon Mobil Corp.