Stocks mixed as Trump tariff tensions continue Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
It's like collaborating with an alien. Why better than the average human may be the wrong metric for AI performance Average performance figures can mask critical difference between how AI systems work and how people think. Fortune · Jul 8, 2025
Shell trims gas outlook in volatile market The oil giant recently denied speculation it was considering making a bid for rival BP. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
‘This bill protects our precious waters’: how a Florida environmental group scored a win against big oil Following the destruction from 2010’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an anti-drilling coalition took action with HB 1143 – and got it signed by DeSantis The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025
Voices: Earth doesn’t recognise national boundaries – we must collaborate for Net Zero COMMENT: The world has changed, writes BP’s former chief executive, Lord Browne. The government must emphasise the importance of clean energy, and private and public sectors must collaborate internationally to ensure the security of our country, and our planet The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025
British American Tobacco’s Unusual Options Activity Sets Up Nicely for This Multi-Leg Strategy British American Tobacco’s options volume on Thursday was nearly 10 times its 30-day average. As a result, the tobacco stock had 19 unusually active options. One of them points to a potentially profitable multi-leg strategy. Barchart · Jun 27, 2025
Would Shell and BP creating a £200bn oil behemoth be a good idea for anyone at all? BUSINESS COMMENT: Analysis: FTSE 100 pair have negated talk of a takeover and that looks the right call, writes Karl Matchett - at least for now The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025
The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP. But if its share price rises, the numbers could work The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
Shell doubles down on BP denial with no other clear suitors in sight A theoretical Shell-BP combination would carry debt and antitrust issues while requiring greater layoffs and divestments. Fortune · Jun 26, 2025
FTSE up as pound hits near four-year high The FTSE 100 index rose 16.8 points, 0.2%, at 8,735.60. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Shell says it’s not in talks to acquire BP as takeover rumours swirl BP’s share price jumped on the speculation that it could be acquired by Shell, following a report in the Wall Street Journal. Euronews · Jun 26, 2025
Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours Statement to stock market follows media reports of early talks with BP to create a £200bn UK oil company The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Shell confirms it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP Shell told investors on Thursday that no discussions with BP over a possible deal had taken place. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 26 June: Shell confirms no BP bid talks, dollar weakness continues A firm rebuttal of Shell-BP merger speculation today put the focus back on geopolitics and the faltering US dollar during a steady FTSE 100 session.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 Bank of England governor warns of slowdown in the UK jobs market; review finds failings at ONS – as it happened Andrew Bailey says slack appearing in labour market, after Keir Starmer tells businesses they have made a ‘huge difference’
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Business news live: FTSE 100 latest after Shell reject BP takeover bid reports and Nvidia sets record high Stock markets latest updates and business news on Thursday
Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025 Jim Cramer Predicts 'M&A Wave' Even As Shell Denies BP Merger Deal: TV Host Says This Is The 'Most Bullish Thing' That Can Happen In This Market Renowned television host Jim Cramer is cheering a potential mega merger between energy giants Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) and BP PLC (NYSE:BP), seeing it as a catalyst for a broader surge in deal-making activity.
Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025 Nvidia, Micron Technology, Super Micro Computer, BP And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today On Wednesday, major U.S. indices ended the day mixed, with the Nasdaq rising 0.3% to 19,973.55. The SP 500 closed unchanged at 6,092.16, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.25% to 42,982.43.
Kiplinger · Jun 25, 2025 Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle to Sustain Gains Mixed messages from multiple sources continue to make for a messy market for investors, traders and speculators.
Fortune · Jun 25, 2025 Shell denies reports of BP megamerger of Big Oil rivals A Shell-BP deal would represent the biggest energy deal of the century—if not ever.
Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025 Shell denies reports of potential move to take over BP Oil and gas giant Shell said no talks are taking place.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 Shell denies it is in talks to buy BP after reports of potential £60bn takeover Spokesperson says report that it is considering bid for struggling rival is ‘further market speculation’
Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025 Shell In Talks To Acquire BP In Mega-Merger: Report Shares of Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) are trading lower while BP PLC (NYSE:BP) shares are surging Wednesday afternoon following a Wall Street Journal report that the two British energy giants are in early-stage talks for a historic merger.
Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025 Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.