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.

British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks," to acquire its smaller rival, citing ...

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 is holding early-stage talks to acquire rival BP in what would be the largest oil deal in a generation, people familiar with the matter said. Talks between company representatives are active, ...

A report suggesting multinational oil company Shell is in early talks to acquire fellow gas giant BP sent shockwaves through Houston's energy industry Tuesday—but Shell is firmly denying any such ...

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 .

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 ...

BP's stock price rose while Shell shares slid on news that the companies are in early talks over a potential merger.

STORY: Shell has denied reports it’s in talks with BP regarding a takeover.The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (June 25) that negotiations were at an early stage.But Shell said no talks ...

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

Rumors have been growing about a historic multibillion-dollar acquisition, but Shell says no talks are happening.

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 ExxonMobil ...