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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

State of the future: Why ANZ is excited about Queensland's potential

| Zach Bristow

The bank is talking up Queensland's future prospects.

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Share Gainers

Empired (ASX:EPD) share price rockets 59% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the IT services company are soaring today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is crashing 14% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is crashing lower on Monday morning...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price not hampered by news of class action

| Brooke Cooper

Will Wesfarmers' planned acquistion come with a legal battle on the side?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

5G Networks (ASX: 5GN) share price jumps 10% on Webcentral merger

| Ken Hall

Merger news has telco investors buying up these Aussie small-caps

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges up as Seven Group wins control

| Brooke Cooper

How will Boral shares perform today after Seven Group nabbed more than 50% of the company's voting rights.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price gains as Seven's hold surpasses 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a fight to the finish line as Seven Group inches closer to winning control of the construction supplies company.

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Share Gainers

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price rallies 7% on confirmed bid

| Mitchell Lawler

A confirmed buyout proposal has added an extra 'spark' to this company's shares...

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Transport Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after takeover bid rejected

| Marc Sidarous

The board says the offer is opportunistic and undervalues the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven's hold nears 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's the final countdown for Seven Group's takeover bid. Or is it?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares this fund manager considers possible targets in the M&A frenzy

| Mitchell Lawler

Mergers and acquisitions are on fire at the moment. Which ASX shares could be in the crosshairs next?

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Share Market News

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is wobbling today

| Zach Bristow

Wesfarmers is copping heat from shareholders for its cheap offer on the pharmaceutical retailer.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch after confirming Citi acquisition interest

| James Mickleboro

NAB is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Travel Shares

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is flying higher today

| Brooke Cooper

Could Sydney Airport's bricks and mortar be the key to its value?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price gains amid rumours of Priceline rival

| Mitchell Lawler

Wesfarmers might need to be ready for some competition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price rockets 80% after HelloFresh takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity continues to heat up...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price storms 8% on company takeover

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is starting the week strongly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian Pharmaceutical (ASX:API) share price soars 18% on Wesfarmers bid

| Mitchell Lawler

It is a busy day for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises on API takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is finally putting its money to work...

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Share Gainers

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price higher on acquisition and rebrand news

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare company's shares have started the week strongly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price up amid news of rival bid for Sydney Airport

| Zach Bristow

Will the investment giant make a play for Australia's largest airport?

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Healthcare Shares

What was up with the Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Seemingly bad news didn't adversely affect the private hospital operator's shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price slips as Seven Group's stake surpasses 40%

| Brooke Cooper

Seven Group's $7.40 per share offer seems to have been too good for many Boral shareholders to refuse.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Expert says more ASX shares to follow Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) takeover trend

| Brendon Lau

An expert is predicting that we will see more ASX shares taken private following the big premium offered for Sydney…

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Share Market News

Here's the latest on the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) demerger/spin-off battle

| Zach Bristow

The gambling company is considering its bets in its ongoing restructuring plans.

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Materials Shares

Boral (ASX: BLD) share price lifts as Seven gets increased stake

| Marc Sidarous

Despite the board's request, enough shareholders sold to Seven.

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) takeover bid indicates funds are looking forward

| Mitchell Lawler

Infrastructure funds are looking beyond the pandemic with the Sydney Airport bid...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price drops after accepting takeover bid

| Marc Sidarous

The company has agreed to Crayon's bid of $2.50 a share.

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Share Fallers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price lower on UK acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay is having to increase its offer to snare this UK company...

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) jumps 37% on $22.6 billion buyout bid

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Australia's largest airport operator are flying high on the news this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price drops on demerger news

| Mitchell Lawler

Tabcorp to become two, here are the details...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HomeCo Daily Needs (ASX:HDN) share price halted for placement and major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this property company is buying...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company is close to completing an acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) shares rise on merger update

| James Mickleboro

This mega-merger could be weeks away...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is up 20% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This language testing company's shares just hit a record high...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Reckon (ASX:RKN) share price has gained 25% this week

| Brooke Cooper

Novatti is standing by its intention to buy a strategic stake in Reckon despite its share price collapsing today

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The blue-chip ASX share is expanding its presence.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price on watch after announcing major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This language testing company is boosting its key Indian operations...

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Materials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price lifts, Board rejects increased offer from Seven

| Marc Sidarous

Seven has upped its unconditional offer for Boral shares to $7.30 and its conditional offer to $7.40.

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is surging 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX company has received a takeover approach...

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Share Fallers

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price lower despite acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

REA Group has just completed a key acquisition...

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