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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

ANZ shares dip as watchdog postpones verdict on Suncorp deal

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank first reported its intent to acquire Suncorp's banking segment in July 2022.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price lower despite $1b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is making a major acquisition to boost its aluminium operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share is charging higher today amid $10 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share has acquired a Perth-based business with significant barriers to entry.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Blackmores takeover is official: Here's when to expect the cash for your shares

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores is being acquired and will leave the ASX boards shortly.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price falls on ACCC acquisition concerns

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant's proposed acquisition has hit a stumbling block.

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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

Here's why this ASX 50 share is jumping 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 50 share is catching the eye of investors on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johns Lyng shares halted amid $62 million worth of acquisitions

| Mitchell Lawler

The integrated building services group is pulling up its sleeves with two new acquisitions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Costa takeover a 'great outcome' for shareholders or not?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are mixed on whether the offer is strong or not.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa share price jumps 10% on $1.4b takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Costa could soon be snapped up in a $1.4 billion deal.

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Technology Shares

Pointsbet share price jumps as bidding war heats up for US operations

| James Mickleboro

Pointsbet's US operations are attracting a lot of interest.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pointsbet share price halted for 'material transaction'

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have been halted ahead of an announcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Billion-dollar fusion: These 2 ASX mining shares are combining

| Mitchell Lawler

These two companies are set to become a leader in drilling services with a $1.3 billion merger.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price higher on Silk Laser takeover U-turn

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is back in the race to acquire Silk Laser.

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Gold

Northern Star share price climbs on $61 million gold project acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are in the green as the ASX 200 miner expands its Western Australian gold footprint.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear share price lower on acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear has moved a step closer to making a new acquistion.

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Technology Shares

Guess which little ASX tech stock this billionaire is looking to acquire

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie share market might soon be waving goodbye to this tech company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why did this ASX All Ords share just surge 30%?

| James Mickleboro

Takeover alarm bells are ringing over at this media company.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Pointsbet share price jumping 16% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are taking off on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Guess which tiny ASX tech share is skyrocketing 150% today

| James Mickleboro

This cybersecurity company has received a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What is Wesfarmers acquiring for $135 million, and why?

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is making a new acquisition for its Health division.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share just rocketed 310%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors wasted no time hitting the buy button today, sending this ASX tech share rocketing.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could further healthcare acquisitions boost Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers may be interested in a digital healthcare business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Materials Shares

Could BHP acquire this ASX 200 mining share?

| James Mickleboro

Chalice Mining owns some very attractive assets.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX lithium shares could be next to appear on the takeover radar?

| James Mickleboro

Are more lithium shares going to receive takeover approaches?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price drops as Silk takeover competition heats up

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a new challenger for the aesthetics clinic operator.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price plummets 18% as suitor abandons takeover talks

| Brooke Cooper

Private equity investor Potentia has pulled the plug on acquisition hopes.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Rio Tinto shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto forecasts double digit growth in lithium demand over the next decade.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ANZ shares? Here's what's happening with the bank's $3.5 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ first announced its intention to acquire Suncorp’s banking segment on 18 July.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Does the Newcrest Newmont deal shine a new light on copper?

| Bernd Struben

In acquiring Newcrest’s shares, the US gold giant will also take over significant copper assets.

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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

Is a slice of Livent worth holding onto Allkem shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

What should Allkem investors do with their NewCo shares?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Pointsbet share price is tumbling 17% on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Pointsbet shares are taking a hiding on some big news out of the US.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

InvoCare shares rocket 11% today on sweetened $2.2 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

TPG lobbed its first takeover offer for all of InvoCare’s shares on 7 March. Today it sweetened the deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price lifts as $28.8 billion Newmont takeover greenlighted

| Bernd Struben

The Newmont’s acquisition of all Newcrest’s shares will combine two of the world’s leading gold producers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price slips as exclusivity period for $32b takeover extended

| Brooke Cooper

The gold company has given its suitor an extra week to comb through its books.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's what brokers are saying about the Allkem merger with Livent

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have been crunching the numbers and have given their verdict on the Allkem-Livent merger.

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Materials Shares

Why are Allkem shares rocketing 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares are taking off this morning for one huge reason.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Allkem share price on watch amid $15.7b mega lithium merger with Livent

| James Mickleboro

A new lithium giant is being formed by a transformational merger.

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