Why Domain, Mayne Pharma, QBE, and Telix shares are jumping today

These shares are ending the week with a bang. Here's why they are jumping.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is rebounding slightly from yesterday's selloff. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.15% to 8,335.9 points.

Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are jumping:

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG)

The Domain share price is up 38% to $4.30. Investors have been fighting to get hold of the property listings company's shares after it received a $2.7 billion takeover offer from CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP). CoStar has made a non-binding offer of $4.20 cash per share, which represents a sizeable 34.6% premium to its last close price. The Domain board advised that it has commenced an assessment of CoStar's proposal.

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX)

The Mayne Pharma share price is up 33% to $7.20. This morning, this pharmaceutical company revealed that it has accepted a takeover offer from Cosette Pharmaceuticals. The two parties have agreed a price of $7.40 per share, which represents a 36.8% premium to where the ASX 300 pharma stock last traded. Cosette Pharmaceuticals is a US based pharmaceutical company with a portfolio of products in women's health and dermatology. Management is recommending shareholders vote in favour of the transaction. This is in the absence of a superior offer and subject to the independent expert's report.

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE)

The QBE share price is up 7.5% to $21.59. Investors have been buying this insurance giant's shares following the release of its full year results. QBE posted a 31.3% year on year increase in statutory net profit after tax to US$1.78 billion. This was driven by gross written premium growth of 3% and a combined operating ratio of 93.1%. In light of this strong result, the QBE board elected to boost its final dividend by 31% to 63 cents per share.

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)

The Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is up 14% to $30.18. This has been driven by the release of the pharmaceutical company's full year results following the market close on Thursday. Telix posted an impressive 56% increase in revenue to $783.2 million and a whopping 860% jump in profit after tax of $49.9 million. More strong growth is expected in FY 2025. Management is guiding to revenue of $1.18 billion to $1.23 billion for the year. This represents an increase of approximately 51% to 57%, respectively, year on year.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CoStar Group and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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