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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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Recent Mergers & Acquisitions News

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma shares up 25% in 2 days as Chemist Warehouse merger looks set

| Zach Bristow

The deal continues to create tailwinds for Sigma shares.

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Small Cap Shares

Which small cap ASX stock is jumping 20% after receiving a takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be heading to the NASDAQ after receiving a takeover offer.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is up 12% on big Chemist Warehouse news

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to believe this news could be a sign that the deal will go ahead.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA share price charges higher on big Rightmove news

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't fourth time lucky for the realestate.com.au operator.

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Financial Shares

Platinum shares fall after rejecting Regal Partners takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The fund manager believes the offer undervalues the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group shares drop on new $11.9 billion Rightmove offer

| James Mickleboro

The property listings company is hoping it will be third time lucky.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is tumbling despite announcing US$230m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The company is strengthening its position in the US market with a big purchase.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 OTHER ASX shares rocketing on takeover offers today

| James Mickleboro

No less than three takeover offers have been received on the ASX today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares jump 16% on Regal takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager is in the crosshairs of a rival. Let's see what is happening.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price drops after $11b Rightmove takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

The UK property listings company says thanks but no thanks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ARB share price surges 6% on hot takeover news

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ASX 200 stock has some big news to tell...

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares outperforming on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making some interesting moves. Let's see what's happening.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this ASX 200 stock's massive acquisition the right move?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this property listings giant.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What would REA shares look like with Rightmove under its roof?

| Sebastian Bowen

If REA does tie the knot with Rightmove, here's what the marriage might look like...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock jumps 10% after entering 'a new era' with $1.8b asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are outperforming after announcing a major asset sale.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price sinks after $8.5 billion potential takeover target revealed

| James Mickleboro

The realestate.com.au operator has its eyes on its UK peer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX nickel share is racing higher on 'world class' acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with this acquisition.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is looking to add to its portfolio with an acquisition.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares tumble on big acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is adding a top 10 hard rock lithium operation to its portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is jumping 16% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover offer enough to get a deal over the line?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock rocketing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is coming out of this stock on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price tumbles on US$2.35b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has made its second acquisition in the space of just two weeks.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is sinking 17% on takeover disappointment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has received an approach. What is it worth to shareholders?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

A final goodbye to Altium shares. Here's how to own a slice after its ASX life

| Sebastian Bowen

We've come to the end of Altium's ASX road...

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Materials Shares

BHP share price drops despite $4.5b copper acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has found another way to get more exposure to copper.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor has appointed its new CEO and dropped a bombshell at the same time.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Lendlease shares crack as watchdog growls at $1.3 billion payday

| Mitchell Lawler

A lack of competition could prevent this real estate group from cashing in.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on $480m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares higher on 'significant' $4.9b Suncorp Bank acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is a step closer to sealing its deal.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy shares sink on $1.25b uranium acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to the news.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Paladin Energy shares on ice as fission-powered acquisition rumours grow

| Sebastian Bowen

It looks like Paladin is about to go shopping...

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Industrials Shares

ASX industrial stock rallying amid $110 million acquisition with 'valuable efficiencies'

| James Mickleboro

This waste management company is expanding its presence in Melbourne.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares with big takeover updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are digesting just what the latest takeover updates could mean for these ASX shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sigma share price: What's next with the Chemist Warehouse ASX listing?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in this M&A saga?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 20% after accepting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

These two diagnostics companies are planning to merge their operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to CSR shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a huge month for ASX veteran CSR this June...

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