APC bids for APA—then withdraws: http://www.wsj.com/articles/anadarko-discloses-withdrawn-bid-for-apache-1447250402 The chief executive of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. said the oil-and-gas company recently made a preliminary offer for rival Apache Corp. but has since withdrawn it. The Houston oil-and-gas exploration and production company didn’t disclose the size of its bid but said it reflected a modest premium and consisted of all stock.