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Mergers & Acquisitions

How Rio Tinto shares could eclipse BHP in 2025, with a little help from Glencore

| Bernd Struben

The financial rumour mill is abuzz about a potential mega merger for Rio Tinto.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price rises on $10b Arcadium Lithium takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Management believes the deal makes it a global leader in energy transition commodities.

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Gold

It's time to say goodbye to Newcrest shares on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

It's one of the biggest day for Newcrest shares in almost four decades today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's what's rumoured to be next on the acquisition list

| Mitchell Lawler

Does the strategic rationale stack up for the latest deal rumoured to be on Wesfarmers' plate?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Core Lithium shares make the merger menu next?

| Brooke Cooper

M&A activity has been heating up among ASX 200 lithium stocks this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue's Twiggy could wipe this ASX 300 share from the bourse. Here are the details

| Brooke Cooper

Investors have been warned Wyloo Metals intends to delist Mincor if it fails to secure a 90% interest in the…

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Growth Shares

7 ASX 200 growth shares to buy for possible takeovers: expert

| Tony Yoo

Many private equity firms and superannuation funds are on the hunt for cheap assets. Here's how you could benefit.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The ASX shares that won't be seeing the light of day in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

We reminisce on five of the most significant ASX delistings of 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The ASX shares that won't be seeing the light of day in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

We reminisce on five of the most significant ASX delistings of 2022.

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Gold

St Barbara share price halted amid major gold merger plans with Genesis Minerals

| James Mickleboro

A new gold miner is about to emerge in Western Australia...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westpac share price slumps as Tyro takeover scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

The major bank won't be forking out for fintech Tyro Payments at this point in time.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price falls despite Turquoise Hill takeover progress

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is close to making a key acquisition...

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Technology Shares

Tyro share price crashes 22% after ending takeover talks with Westpac and Potentia

| James Mickleboro

Tyro has pulled the plug on takeover talks...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price slides as Hancock takeover offer trumps Beach

| Bernd Struben

No less than three major energy companies have sought to gain controlling ownership of Warrego’s gas assets.

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy share price soars following Warrego buy up

| Bernd Struben

Warrego stock has been the subject of a takeover battle, to the benefit of shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Warrego Energy share price leaps 12% as takeover battle continues

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is in demand...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

3 ASX shares soaring on takeover bids today

| Brooke Cooper

Suitors appear to have seen something special in these ASX companies.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Origin share price rocket 41% in November?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share was on fire in November...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords tech share is soaring 12% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is ending the week in style...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 80% in a month amid clash of the takeover titans

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess which mining magnate is taking an interest in this small ASX gas explorer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP's bargain? Expert thinks its ASX 200 takeover target could be worth 40% more

| Brooke Cooper

Oz Minerals could have theoretically fielded bids of $40, expert says.

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Materials Shares

Why is the OZ Minerals share price racing higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

OZ Minerals shares are having a strong finish to the week...

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Materials Shares

OZ Minerals share price on watch after accepting BHP's $28.25 per share takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

BHP and OZ Minerals have agreed terms on a takeover....

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why did the Perpetual share price just plummet 14%?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on the company's planned takeover.

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Materials Shares

OZ Minerals shares remain halted ahead of potential BHP takeover offer update

| James Mickleboro

Here's the latest on the OZ Minerals takeover...

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Materials Shares

OZ Minerals share price halted amid possible new BHP takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

OZ Minerals is a takeover target...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share just rocketed 60% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has just received and accepted a takeover offer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the flurry of recent takeover bids mean ASX 200 shares are going cheap right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Bids are flying for businesses. Should investors be jumping on ASX 200 opportunities?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price not rising closer to Brookfield's takeover price?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to be leaving some money on the table with the Origin takeover bid. What gives?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price rocketing 40%?

| James Mickleboro

The Origin share price is on fire on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price leaps on boosted takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

Perpetual has received an improved takeover offer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price on watch amid $18.4b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Origin could be about to be taken over...

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Technology Shares

ReadyTech becomes latest ASX tech share targeted for a takeover

| James Mickleboro

Readytech shares are rocketing today after it received a takeover offer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pushpay share price rips 9% ahead on takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay has accepted a takeover offer...

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Technology Shares

Why the Nitro share price is leaping 18% on Monday

| Tony Yoo

The software maker is enjoying attention from multiple takeover suitors, but believes it has now found 'The One'.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Elmo share price rocketing 40%?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a very strong day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

4 battered ASX 200 shares that are 'obvious M&A targets': expert

| Matthew Farley

Which companies could be snapped up over the next 12 months?

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price climbs on Tyro news

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has its eyes on a new acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price on watch as Westpac takeover approach confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

The All Ords fintech has been approached by the ASX 200 big four bank.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Rio Tinto be coming for your ASX lithium shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The company is rumoured to be considering an ASX lithium acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

When can Suncorp shareholders expect their cash from the ANZ deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Suncorp investors see a $3.21 per share payout next year?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Elmo share price explodes 29% on possible takeover

| Bernd Struben

Shares in Elmo Software were halted earlier today, before leaping higher when trading resumed late morning.

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Capital Raising

Why is the NIB share price crashing 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

NIB's shares are under pressure on Thursday. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

NIB share price halted amid equity raise and NDIS expansion

| James Mickleboro

NIB is raising funds for a new acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX 300 company just upped its earnings guidance. Could it be in for a takeover bid?

| Brooke Cooper

The rumoured acquisition target has upped its top end FY23 guidance by 17%.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 7% on new buyout offer

| James Mickleboro

Link has received a new buyout proposal...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

LiveTiles share price soars 22% on Bigtincan takeover news

| James Mickleboro

LiveTiles has received a takeover offer from another ASX tech share...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay share price sinks 7% to two-year low on failed takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay's shares have been sold off on Monday...

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