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 ...

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 and BP are set to earn an extra £5bn in profit this year as conflict in the Gulf sends the price of oil surging. While ...

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell ( SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP ( BP), a deal that could be the largest oil merger in a generation, potentially surpassing ...

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 ...

The energy sector is in turmoil as oil prices continue their slide. Brent crude oil is at $61 a barrel, down 6% from last month and almost 27% below last year's price of $83 a barrel. While oil stocks ...

[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 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 jumped after The Wall Street Journal reported that Shell is in talks to acquire the British oil major. Shell, however, denied that talks are taking place. "This is further market speculation ...