Shell has denied recent reports in the Wall Street Journal suggesting that the oil giant is in preliminary talks to acquire its British rival, bp, reported Reuters. A Shell spokesperson stated: "No ...

Shell denied that it was in talks to buy BP after the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the oil major was in ...

Shell is in early-stage talks to acquire BP, The Wall Street Journal reported. BP has been under pressure recently as it has underperformed Shell and its U.S. rivals. It is unlikely Shell would ...

The statement from the U.K.-based oil giant came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell was holding early-stage talks to acquire BP.

Shell said “no talks are taking place” for a potential megamerger with rival BP that would cost more than $80 billion and ...

Rumors have been growing about a historic multibillion-dollar acquisition, but Shell says no talks are happening.

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, ...

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

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. Shell's acquisition of BP would likely cost the company ...

HOUSTON — Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) has denied reports that it is in preliminary talks to acquire fellow energy giant London-based BP PLC (NYSE: BP). Both companies have their U.S. headquarters in ...