BP Merger With Shell Edges Closer With O’Neill’s Appointment

Meg O'Neill's appointment as chief executive of BP, the first woman to run an oil major, might clear the way for fresh merger ...
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Shell And BP: Is This The Energy Sector's Big Breakout Or Just More Noise?

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, ...
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Shell And BP: A Merger That Won't Happen In 2025, But Maybe It Should

Shell's rumored interest in acquiring BP made sense due to BP's underperformance and Shell's stronger financials and strategy. BP's aggressive green energy pivot weakened its core business, while ...
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BP, Shell, and Exxon Signal One Thing: Oil Isn’t Going Anywhere

BP, Shell, Exxon, and Chevron are boosting fossil fuel investments after disappointing returns on green energy ventures. BP is increasing oil and gas spending by 25% and Shell is prioritizing LNG ...
Reuters

Shell CEO prefers share buybacks over a bid for BP, FT reports

May 2 (Reuters) - Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab CEO said on Friday he would rather buy back more of his company's own shares than launch a takeover bid for rival oil major BP, the Financial Times ...