The statement from the U.K.-based oil giant came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell was holding early-stage talks to acquire BP.

Shell denied that it was in talks to buy BP after the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the oil major was in ...

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 ...

Shell said on Wednesday that "no talks are taking place" after a Wall Street Journal article cited unnamed sources saying Shell was in early discussions to take over rival BP .

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Shell is holding early-stage talks to acquire bp, citing people familiar with the matter. However, Shell has denied this, and bp has not commented.

Shell has denied it. No plans to buy BP. No talks. Nothing to see. Still, when your biggest domestic rival has to publicly ...

A megamerger of this sort would vault Shell's market cap closer to ExxonMobil’s $468 billion and likely beyond Chevron’s $248 billion.

The deal would be among the largest in European history, creating for the first time an oil major that could challenge industry leaders Exxon Mobil and Chevron.

The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not ...

Shell denied that it was in talks to buy BP after the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the oil major was in early discussions over a takeover of its British rival.

Oil giant Shell has denied a report by the Wall Street Journal that it is in early talks to acquire U.K. rival BP.

The statement from the U.K.-based oil giant came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell was holding early-stage talks to acquire BP.