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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX M&A market heating up in 2025? Here's what investors should know

| Laura Stewart

2025 could be one of the busiest years for Australian corporate dealmaking in over a decade.

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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

Guess which ASX 200 share just rocketed 15% on a $1.8 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up this ASX 200 share following confirmation of a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping 10% on a $1.3 billion bid

| Tristan Harrison

Deal accepted! This beaten-up stock is heading off the ASX.

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Share Market News

Copper checkers: What's next for BHP shares after Anglo talks?

| Zach Bristow

The miner's long term strategy hasn't changed.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price tumbles as $74 billion deal evaporates

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares won’t be encompassing Anglo American’s copper assets after all.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after Anglo American takeover update

| James Mickleboro

BHP is seeking an extension to its deadline to get a deal over the line.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy BHP shares now before tonight's Anglo American takeover reveal?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors should know tomorrow morning whether BHP will become the largest copper miner on Earth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price marching higher amid fast approaching $75 billion takeover deadline

| Bernd Struben

BHP is still in negotiations over its acquisition proposal for Anglo American.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal or no deal? Why the BHP share price is crumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure following the mining giant's third takeover bid for Anglo American.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares on watch after new $74b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

Is it third time lucky for the mining giant?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this under-the-radar ASX 200 stock is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like this top 200 company is ready to splash some cash again.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star Entertainment share price dives 10% on Hard Rock update

| Bernd Struben

Takeover rumours have been swirling around ASX 200 casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Star shares now rolling the dice on a rescue bid?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rumour is that a US-based casino operator is ready to revamp this fallen star.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares? Here's what's happening with the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry and Anglo American’s Duncan Wanblad are manoeuvring for shareholder approval.

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Resources Shares

Why more ASX mining shares could soon turn to takeover bids

| Sebastian Bowen

The rush of mining shares merging on the ASX is a good thing, says this expert.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price slides amid no deal on 'compelling opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry responded to Anglo American’s rejection of the improved takeover deal.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares on watch after new $64b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't second time lucky for the Big Australian. Will it try again?

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Resources Shares

How this ASX mining stock more than doubled investors' money in 1 month

| Bernd Struben

Some investors will have realised gains of 134% from the ASX mining stock in just three weeks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares for the Anglo takeover? Here's why it might be a 'crazy' move

| Bernd Struben

This expert thinks BHP’s takeover of Anglo American could be “a complete mess”. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock soars on confirmed takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords stock on takeover news.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock slips after joining takeover contest with $250 million bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Are we about to see a bidding war unfold as an ASX 200 company joins the contest?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual shares freeze and thaw as corporate suitor circles

| Sebastian Bowen

Something rather odd happened with Perpetual shares this morning...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this ASX All Ords stock is sparkling 15% brighter today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock are smiling widely today.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall again after Anglo American rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's offer 'significantly undervalues' the miner.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Metcash shares down despite corporate watchdog approval

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash is about to diversify and become a bigger business.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares sink on $60b Anglo American takeover news

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian could be on the verge of a major acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nick Scali shares halted amid $60m capital raising and UK expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This furniture retailer has its eyes on the UK furniture market.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers shares baulk on fresh acquisition gossip

| Mitchell Lawler

A healthcare company gone nowhere in a decade might be on Wesfarmers' radar.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 109% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This ASX mining stock just doubled in value in less than an hour.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why has this ASX 300 stock just been placed in a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 stock is sitting out today's trading thanks to some big news.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining services stock is exploding 65% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Only one set of shareholders will be smiling on Tuesday.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX companies are deploying dividends to secure a $1.9 billion deal?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends appear to have sealed the deal for an ASX mega-merger.

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Energy Shares

Origin shares fall despite 'highly strategic' $300m renewable energy acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Origin is taking a big step in its clean energy transition.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ansell shares jump 14% amid blockbuster acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Ansell is making a big acquisition and it could be a big boost to its earnings.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords small-cap is soaring 33% on a takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has received a takeover offer. But is it enough?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ansell share price hits pause as company gloves up for $975 million acquisition

| Sebastian Bowen

Ansell shares won't be trading for a while...

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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price hits new 52-week high amid $375m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp is offloading another asset as it reshapes its business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 9% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A South Korean chaebol has its eyes on this stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APM share price placed on ice as $1.8 billion deal goes dud

| Mitchell Lawler

It's all question marks and raised eyebrows for shareholders of this ASX company today.

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