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Alex Daniel

INSANE: Bp shares rise amid reports shell considering takeover offer | Vintage Vibes

BP shares rose on Tuesday after reports of a possible takeover by rival Shell (Chris Young/PA) - (PA Archive)

BP shares jumped on Tuesday following reports that its rival, Shell, is exploring a possible acquisition of the oil and gas giant.

Shares rose as much as 2.5% in early trading after it was reported that Shell has been weighing the merits of a takeover with advisers in recent weeks.

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