Shell in talks to buy rival BP in potential blockbuster oil deal: report

Shell is in early talks to buy rival BP, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.BP’s American depository shares were up 6.5%, while Shell’s were down 3.3%.Talks between company representatives are active and BP is considering the approach carefully, the report added.Talks between Shell and BP are active, and BP is considering the approach carefully, the report added. REUTERSBP shares jumped on the news. REUTERSBP was valued at nearly $80 billion as of Wednesday wh ...