BP (BP) and Shell (SHEL) continue to talk about a possible deal between the companies, CTFN is reporting, sources tell The Fly. Previously, on May 4, Bloomberg reported that Shell was working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though the news services added at that time that the company was waiting to see if the stock and oil price declined further before deciding to pursue a bid.
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