Shell denies reports of BP megamerger of Big Oil rivals. Jordan Blum . Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:12 PM 4 min read. ... BP’s nearly $50 billion acquisition of Amoco set a short-lived record.

BP shares jumped 7% after news broke that BP is in early-stage talks with Shell for a possible acquisition. According to The Wall Street Journal, the discussions are active but moving slowly, with no ...

Muted market response to former CRH chief’s appointment belies reputation as ‘shrewd operator’ and ‘man on a mission’ ...

BP's stock price jumped as much as 10% after the Wall Street Journal reported that rival Shell is in early talks to acquire the British oil company.. Shares of BP jumped $3.11, or 10%, to $32.94 ...

Shell plc SHEL is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of British energy rival BP plc BP, a deal that could mark one of the largest mergers in the history of the oil industry. While no ...

Shell has put paid to reports that it was in talks to buy its rival, but the British oil giant could still find itself in someone's crosshairs.

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. rival. BP’s American depositary receipts climbed 1.9% to $28 ...

BP, Tuesday 11 February. A t the start of next week, those following oil and gas firms will be paying attention to British firm BP, which releases its full-year results on the 11 February.

BP is cheaper than its rivals. Now an activist investor has swooped in. Provided by Dow Jones Feb 10, 2025, 8:35:00 AM. By Steve Goldstein .

Shares in BP edged higher on Friday after the Financial Times reported a number of rivals have "run the numbers" about a possible takeover of the London-listed oil company.

BP shares surged in early trade on Monday after the activist investor Elliot was reported to have taken a significant stake in the integrated oil giant. BP is cheaper than its rivals. Now an ...