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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP

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British oil giant Shell on Thursday denied media reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP.

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, citing people familiar with the matter.

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