Shell Says It Isn't in Talks to Take Over Oil Rival BP
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 further market speculation. No talks are taking place,' a Shell spokesperson said.
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