Shell, however, denied talks were talking place. BP shares retreated and closed up 1.64% at $30.32. "This is further market speculation. No talks are taking place," a Shell spokesperson told CNBC.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has moved quickly to shut down speculation about a takeover bid for BP (LSE:BP,NYSE:BP), issuing a formal statement under the UK Takeover Code. According to the company, no talks ...

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BP named outsider Albert Manifold, the former boss of building materials producer CRH , as its new chairman on Monday, as it ...

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Shell, however, denied talks were talking place. BP shares retreated and closed up 1.64% at $30.32. "This is further market speculation. No talks are taking place," a Shell spokesperson told CNBC.

BP shares rise on takeover speculation; Shell denies By Spencer Kimball, CNBC • Published June 25, 2025 • Updated on June 25, 2025 at 5:08 pm Log in or create a free profile to save articles ...