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BP, Once a Hunter in the Oil Industry, Is Now Prey. What Went Wrong?
The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not ...
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 ...
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 ...
Shell May Still Need M&A After Ruling Out Buying BP
It’s not buying BP Plc. But last week’s forceful denial doesn’t address why the M&A chatter gained so much traction, ...
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
Shell doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a ...
Shell And BP: Is This The Energy Sector's Big Breakout Or Just More Noise?
Shell plc offers solid dividends, buybacks, and fair valuation, but no major upside on a BP p.l.c. merger. Click for my look ...
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Shell and BP: Could a Blockbuster Oil Deal Reshape the Industry Despite the Denial?
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could ...
Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP
British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said ...
Shell Denies Takeover Talks With BP
The statement from the U.K.-based oil giant came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell was holding ...
How BP became a potential takeover target
Shell’s robust rejection of these reports appears to have, for now, thrown cold water on a potential takeover bid for BP.
BP shares surge on report that rival Shell could acquire it
BP's stock price rose while Shell shares slid on news that the companies are in early talks over a potential merger.
Shell-BP merger’s key ingredient is time
The $198 bln oil major keeps getting asked about a bid for its struggling $77 bln UK rival. Right now, there’s little reason for boss Wael Sawan to pursue a deal. But the M&A math could look quite a ...