Shell and BP are reportedly in early talks for what could become the largest oil merger in decades. BP shares immediately surged 10% while investors weigh the potential impact on gas prices and energy ...

From pump prices to ETFs, here's what to watch if Shell moves forward with a takeover of its oil industry rival.

Discover why a Shell investor sold shares amid merger rumors & LNG concerns, reinvesting in Suncor, CNQ & Equinor for better growth, valuation & dividends.

Shell and BP produce comparable volumes of oil and natural gas, yet the market valuation of Shell, now about 151 billion pounds, or $208 billion, is more than double that of BP at about £57 ...

Oil and gas companies are bringing several new projects online in the Gulf, moves aimed at keeping production flowing ...

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. The report, citing people familiar with the ...

Speculation about a potential merger between Shell and BP, meanwhile, is far from new. Carulli said that while the rumors have some merit, a prospective deal would likely trigger antitrust concerns.

Shell has denied it. No plans to buy BP. No talks. Nothing to see. Still, when your biggest domestic rival has to publicly insist it’s not trying to take you over, the market smells blood.

Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose amid hopes for a wave of deals. A potential BP and Shell merger, and several high-profile initial public offerings could snap a dry spell for ...