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 plc is a textbook Hold: fair valuation, solid buybacks, and a decent dividend, but no major upside or hidden value from BP p.l.c. merger rumors. Both Shell and BP are prioritizing cash flow, ...

Shell’s downgrade reflects what BofA sees as constrained valuation appeal. The company retains strong balance sheet headroom, ...

Discussions inside Shell have gained momentum in recent weeks, driven largely by BP’s declining market capitalization. BP’s shares have lost nearly 22.4% over the past year due to weak oil prices, ...

Shell doubled down on its denial of acquiring rival BP, claiming it has “no intention” of making an offer while invoking a U.K. law that forbids Shell from bidding on BP during the next six months ...

Since June 2020, the Shell (LSE:SHEL) share price has risen 96%. In contrast, BP’s (LSE:BP.) has increased by 21%. This mismatch in performance probably explains why rumours persist that the latter ...

Market chatter about a potential Shell-BP merger has intensified, fueled by BP’s weak performance, strategic flip-flops, and investor dissatisfaction. Shell formally ruled out a bid for BP in the ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Shell Plc denied a Wall Street Journal report that it is in active talks about acquiring its London-based oil rival BP Plc. “This is ...

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) +2.5% pre-market Thursday after issuing a statement that it has not engaged in talks with rival BP (NYSE:BP) and is not planning a takeover offer, in a firm denial of the previous ...