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 ...

Meg O'Neill's appointment as chief executive of BP, the first woman to run an oil major, might clear the way for fresh merger ...

Timing adds fuel to the rumors, as Shell’s six-month restriction on bidding for BP expires on December 26, reopening the door ...

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 ...

Shell PLC on Thursday dismissed media reports it could be intending to approach smaller rival BP PLC for a potential merger. Shell “has not been actively considering making an offer for BP and ...

BP shares were whipsawed Wednesday as investors reacted to reports that the oil major might be acquired. BP shares jumped more than 10% to a session high of $32.94 on a report in The Wall Street ...

[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.

Shell said on Thursday it hasn’t actively considered an offer for BP and has no intention of making such a bid, after a media report earlier this week rekindled speculation about a giant energy tie-up ...

Drivers can get up to 50% off petrol and diesel at BP, Shell, Esso, Asda and Sainsbury's pumps ahead of Christmas ...