Shell reported stronger earnings after volatility in crude markets boosted performance in its oil trading operations during the latest quarter.
Shareholders are in line for more returns as BP increases its payouts.
BP Increases Dividend and Launches $750m Share Buyback
BP Unveils Biggest Oil and Gas Find in a Quarter Century
BP has confirmed a major oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in Brazil’s Santos Basin, which marks its largest find in 25 years
Shell says it has “no plans” to make a bid for BP.
Shell PLC (LSE: SHEL, NYSE: SHEL) has firmly rejected claims from a Wall Street Journal report suggesting it has held talks about a potential takeover of BP PLC (LSE: BP).
Shares in BP have jumped 4.00% towards the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard
BP Shares Surge Amid Takeover Talk as Market Values Lag Asset Worth BP shares have jumped 4.00% in early trading on Friday, putting the UK oil major near the top
BP stock climbs following takeover approach from United Arab Emirates
BP shares increased following news that the United Arab Emirates state-owned oil company had shown interest in acquiring the energy giant.