BP stock soars 7% as Shell eyes major takeover — could this be the biggest energy deal of the year?BP shares jumped 7% after news broke that BP is in early-stage talks with Shell for a possible acquisition. According to The Wall Street Jo...
25 Jun, 2025, 10.35 PM IST
Devil's in the details: Why BP's debt may deter a buyerBP faces takeover talks due to underperforming shares. However, its debt profile raises concerns. The company's liabilities exceed its decl...
25 Jun, 2025, 04.30 PM IST
Europe's Stoxx up marginally, Germany's DAX hits record high on hopes of easing trade tensionsEuropean stock markets saw gains. Germany's DAX reached a record high. Investors felt relieved by signs of a possible ease in the global tr...
10 May, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Germany's DAX scales record high on trade deal optimismEuropean shares ticked higher on Friday, with Germany's benchmark index notching an all-time high, as investors bet on de-escalation in the...
09 May, 2025, 06.22 PM IST
Shell looks to capitalise on BP's slide with potential bidAny final decision will likely depend on whether BP stock continues to slide, the people said. Shares of BP have already lost nearly a thir...
05 May, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
Activist Elliott builds stake in oil major BP, source saysActivist investor Elliott Investment Management has acquired a significant stake in BP, aiming to boost shareholder value. BP is undergoing...
09 Feb, 2025, 06.43 PM IST
Big oil loses refining crutch with margins crushed last quarterThe third quarter will provide little respite to the supermajors with three out of the five expected to post losses.
25 Oct, 2020, 04.48 PM IST
European stocks flat as tech losses offset China data optimismThe pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% at the start of a week that could see subdued trading as traders head out for summer holiday...
10 Aug, 2020, 02.30 PM IST
European stock rally takes step back as tech, healthcare dragThe pan-European STOXX 600 declined 0.4%, as investors moved out of expensive names, while bidding up laggards such as banking, auto and oi...
08 Jun, 2020, 02.13 PM IST
BPCL Nationalisation Act repealed; way clear for privatisationPrivatisation of BPCL will shake up the fuel retailing sector long dominated by state-owned firms.
06 Oct, 2019, 05.32 PM IST
Europe set to take a bigger bite of global M&AThe European corporate bond market stands to take a big chunk of a bursting M&A pipeline as a higher US interest rate environment and trick...
16 Dec, 2015, 10.30 PM IST
BG Group's shares soar more than 40% on Shell dealBG Group jumped more than 40 percent on Wednesday after Britain's third-largest energy company by market value.
08 Apr, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
- Hayward's journey: From blue-eyed boy to fall guy at BP
Tony Hayward took the top job three years ago, promising to focus “like a laser” on safety and change the company’s champagne culture.
28 Jul, 2010, 12.24 AM IST
- BP chief visits base of world's top sovereign wealth fund
BP's chief executive Tony Hayward was in Abu Dhabi amid speculation Britain's oil giant is seeking support from foreign sovereign wealth fu...
07 Jul, 2010, 02.13 PM IST
- White House battle fuels BP takeover speculation
BP's brutal conflict with the White House over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has fanned speculation about the British firm's long-term healt...
11 Jun, 2010, 10.53 AM IST
- BP at risk as share plunge fuels takeover speculation
BP’s failure to stop an oil leak from spewing millions of gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico may leave the biggest oil and gas produc...
03 Jun, 2010, 02.56 AM IST
- Areva's fresh bid takes wind out of Suzlon’s sails
Shares of Suzlon Energy, which were up 4% in the morning, closed at Rs 1,019.7 (down 2.5%). The fall came after Areva, Suzlon’s rival for a...
16 Mar, 2007, 12.56 AM IST