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Shell evaluates potential BP acquisition, awaits stock and oil price declines before decision

AinvestSaturday, May 3, 2025 3:34 pm ET

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BP +0.43% SHEL +0.48%

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GrapeJuicex

05/03

Oil's a gamble, but SHELl's play could hedge their portfolio. Risk management, folks.

RhinoInsight

05/03

@GrapeJuicex Risky move, but could pay off.

TheRealJakeMalloy

05/03

SHELl's strategy reminds me of my long-term holds. Patience pays, but oil's a wild ride.

zafferous

05/03

@TheRealJakeMalloy How long you been holding SHEL? Any top picks in the oil sector?

Hesho95

05/03

@TheRealJakeMalloy I'm holding SHEL too. Love their long-term vision. It's all about patience in this market.

Repturtle

05/03

Oil prices dipping? Maybe SHELl's thinking long-term.

xX_codgod420_Xx

05/03

Big moves if SHELl buys BP. 🚀 But waiting on stock and oil price dip makes sense. Timing's everything in trades.

Zestyclose_Gap_100

05/03

Mergers in rough seas like this can shake out weak hands. SHELl and BP better have a strong life raft.

Foiiz

05/03

@Zestyclose_Gap_100 You think they've got what it takes?

enosia1

05/03

Big oil moves. SHELl waiting for cheap entry 🤑

theamykupps

05/03

BP acquisition? SHELl playing 4D chess with $26B.

TobyAguecheek

05/03

@theamykupps SHEL better not YOLO on this, or they'll NGL, go deep in debt.

magenta_placenta

05/03

Oil price drop could make this a steal. SHELl and BP might both come out stronger together.

RadioactiveCobalt

05/03

@magenta_placenta Do you think SHEL undervalued?

TheosophOracle

05/03

@magenta_placenta Totally agree, merger could boost both.

sniperadjust

05/03

SHELl eyeing BP makes sense with both struggling. But I'm holding $XOM for now, stronger balance sheet imo.

CarterUdy02

05/03

$XOM and $CVX better watch out, SHELl going big if they make the move. Market shake-up incoming?

Eli9105

05/03

LOL at the EU worrying about market share. Like they haven't seen mergers before 😂

Zhukov-74

05/03

Market volatility got SHELl considering bold plays.

Puzzleheaded-Mood544

05/03

@Zhukov-74 Bold moves? YOLO vibes, ngl.

Tek89RG

05/03

@Zhukov-74 Think SHEL's undervalued now?

No-Explanation7351

05/03

If SHELl buys BP, who regulates Big Shell? EU gotta watch antitrust issues here.

Expert_CBCD

05/03

@No-Explanation7351 True, EU might flag issues.

Very_Guilty_Lawyer

05/03

SHELl eyeing BP, but waiting for stocks and oil to dip. Smart move or just delaying the inevitable?

jett_29

05/03

@Very_Guilty_Lawyer Smart move, SHELl just playing it safe.

Antinetdotcom

05/03

OMG!The BP stock was in a clear trend, and I made $209 from it!

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