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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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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

What you need to know about the Seven West Media share price surge

| Brendon Lau

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price is surging higher again as its new chief executive James Warburton…

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Northern Star share price falls after Echo takeover update

| Ken Hall

Despite falling lower in this morning's trade, is the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price in the buy…

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Seven West Media announces merger with Prime Media Group

| James Mickleboro

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price will be on watch after announcing a merger with Prime Media Group…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Worley's share price jumps as it comes under takeover spotlight

| Brendon Lau

There’s nothing like a little takeover speculation to put a fire under an ASX stock. The Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR)…

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Nine Entertainment share price climbs on Macquarie Media acquisition

| Ken Hall

Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson has given up the fight for his Macquarie Media (ASX: MRN) shares.

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Viva Energy share price falls despite takeover approval

| Ken Hall

The Aussie regulator has paved the way for Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) to acquire Liberty Oil.

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Webster share price rockets on $854 million takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Webster Limited (ASX:WBA) share price has rocketed higher after it received a takeover approach this morning...

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This ASX cannabis share could soon be taken over

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price remains suspended following the release of a takeover update...

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Why you can expect more M&A in the ASX gold sector

| Brendon Lau

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price is leading the large cap gold miners higher after its takeover…

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How to ride the ASX infant formula boom in 2020

| Ken Hall

Chinese demand has driven the share prices of several big-name ASX infant formula companies like A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price could be set for a big move in 2 weeks

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price could be set to make a big move of up to 10%…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bellamy's receives $1.5 billion takeover offer from China Mengniu Dairy Company

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price looks set to rocket higher after receiving a $1.5 billion takeover approach...

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Share Gainers

What you need to know about Woolworths' latest acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is trading higher following news that it’s beefing up its wine business…

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Resources Shares

Top broker thinks this ASX mining stock a takeover target

| Brendon Lau

This embattled mining stock is making a comeback this morning and it may be something to do with speculation that…

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Share Gainers

Why TPG share price is a top performer on the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price is surging ahead and is likely to be the among the best…

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Takeover target ERM Power share price surges 40% on results day

| Ken Hall

Shell Energy Australia has its sights set on ERM Power Ltd (ASX: EPW) with a juicy share price premium on…

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Results: IPH share price up as profit surges 31%

| Ken Hall

The IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) share price is on watch after the company reported a 31% surge in full-year net…

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Aveo share price rockets 5% higher ahead of potential takeover

| Ken Hall

The Aveo Group Ltd (ASX: AOG) share price has surged 5% higher after it entered a Scheme of Arrangement to…

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This is the latest ASX stock to get a takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

It’s unusual for a bidder’s share price to rise and the target to slump, but that’s what’s happening to the…

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Infratil share price surges while AGL plummets after Perth Energy sale

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price surged while the AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price plummeted after the two energy companies…

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Credible Labs enters into merger agreement with Fox Corporation

| James Mickleboro

The Credible Labs Inc (ASX:CRD) share price could be on the rise on Monday after entering into a merger agreement…

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Wellcom share price shoots 28% higher on $265.8 million takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Wellcom Group Limited (ASX:WLL) share price has rocketed higher on Thursday after receiving a takeover approach from South Korea's…

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IPH share price on watch after Xenith takeover is approved

| Ken Hall

The IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) share price is on watch this morning after the company provided an update on its…

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Infratil share price set to fall as Vodafone NZ acquisition approved

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price could edge lower this morning after the company announced the completion of its…

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Resources Shares

Silver Lake share price one to watch after takeover bid announcement

| Ken Hall

The Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR) share price could fall lower this morning after announcing a $52 million acquisition…

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GBST shares in a trading halt as bidding war intensifies

| James Mickleboro

The GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price is in a trading halt after another takeover approach was made...

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Qube share price on the watchlist as Chalmers takeover edges closer

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price is on watch this morning after the latest update from its takeover…

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Resources Shares

Citi picks the next big mining M&A play on the ASX

| Brendon Lau

Our large miners on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index have been exercising good restrain when it comes to mergers…

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GBST Holdings share price higher as bidding war heats up

| James Mickleboro

The GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price has been on the move on Monday after the fintech company revealed that…

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Why Samsung reportedly tried to acquire this small cap ASX share

| James Mickleboro

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX:NUH) share price will be one to watch this week when it returns from its trading halt…

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Technology Shares

Is Vocus looking to split the group into 2 entities?

| Brendon Lau

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price fell as it issued FY20 guidance and reading between the lines, the…

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GBST halts trading on the ASX after new takeover bid

| Ken Hall

Trading in GBST Holdings Ltd (ASX: GBT) securities has stopped this afternoon following an unsolicited takeover bid from a US-based…

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Share Market News

Is Qube's takeover of Chalmers good value for shareholders?

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price has risen 0.5% today as the company pursues Chalmers Ltd (ASX: CHR)…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Morgans picks next ASX takeover targets

| Brendon Lau

The stars are aligning for a pick-up in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

GBST share price charges 8% higher after SS&C Technologies outbids Bravura Solutions

| James Mickleboro

The GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price raced 8% higher this morning after SS&C Technologies outbid Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS)…

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Is this the next ASX 200 company to unveil a M&A deal?

| Brendon Lau

The macroeconomic environment may be volatile but that isn't likely to quell appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among S&P/ASX…

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IOOF share price edges higher on Ord Minnett sale news

| Ken Hall

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) share price climbed 1.7% on the ASX yesterday as the wealth manager announced the…

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ASX takeover bid: Navitas shareholders give BGH the green light

| Ken Hall

Navitas Limited (ASX: NVT) is one step closer to being acquired by BGH Capital after the company’s shareholders approved the…

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Bravura Solutions increases its takeover offer for GBST

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) share price could be on the move…

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DuluxGroup share price higher after takeover edges closer

| James Mickleboro

The DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) share price has edged higher after its takeover by Nippon Paint took another step forward...

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