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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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Recent Mergers & Acquisitions News

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should I buy Bank of Queensland shares today for the prospect of a Bendigo Bank merger?

| Brooke Cooper

Morgan Stanley reportedly thinks the idea "makes sense".

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Gold

Takeover bid undervalues Newcrest shares: Citi analysts

| James Mickleboro

There's nothing golden about Newmont's offer for Newcrest according to Citi...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ share price slips amid $50m acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Will this real estate media and tech investment help bolster ANZ's position in the mortgage market?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price jumps as Oz Minerals acquisition clears major hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders are expected to vote on the $9.6 billion deal shortly.

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Gold

Newcrest share price jumps 14% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This gold giant is in the crosshairs of an even bigger gold miner from North America...

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price rockets 15% as ASX 200 travel stock resumes trading

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 travel stock was placed in a trading halt yesterday pending its $180 million share placement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre share price frozen amid $211m 'luxury' acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisitions, placements, and first-half earnings, oh my!

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price gains as $2b Pendal acquisition officially completed

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant now commands $200 billion of funds under management.

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Capital Raising

Why is this ASX 200 mining share halted today?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes are on Nickel Industries today after the company released a barrage of battery-related news.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is ASX lithium share Essential Metals exploding 40% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having an incredible start to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 9% as Rinehart doubles down on takeover

| Brooke Cooper

More drama in the Warrego Energy takeover saga has emerged this week.

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Technology Shares

Why is the PointsBet share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet is having a strong start to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price higher on OZ Minerals $9.6b takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

BHP is adding this copper miner to its portfolio...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A action: ASX lithium share halted amid major acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX lithium company is rumoured to be gearing up for an $80m acquisition.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Norwest Energy share price rocketing 31% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is having a stellar finish to the week...

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Gold

ASX 200 gold share St Barbara returns with a bang, up 25%

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is glittering on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price lifts despite price cap casting shadow over $18 billion takeover

| Bernd Struben

Origin shares are rebounding today amid an overnight uptick in crude oil prices.

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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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Gold

St Barbara share price halted amid major gold merger plans with Genesis Minerals

| James Mickleboro

A new gold miner is about to emerge in Western Australia...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westpac share price slumps as Tyro takeover scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

The major bank won't be forking out for fintech Tyro Payments at this point in time.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price falls despite Turquoise Hill takeover progress

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is close to making a key acquisition...

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Technology Shares

Tyro share price crashes 22% after ending takeover talks with Westpac and Potentia

| James Mickleboro

Tyro has pulled the plug on takeover talks...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price slides as Hancock takeover offer trumps Beach

| Bernd Struben

No less than three major energy companies have sought to gain controlling ownership of Warrego’s gas assets.

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy share price soars following Warrego buy up

| Bernd Struben

Warrego stock has been the subject of a takeover battle, to the benefit of shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Warrego Energy share price leaps 12% as takeover battle continues

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is in demand...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

3 ASX shares soaring on takeover bids today

| Brooke Cooper

Suitors appear to have seen something special in these ASX companies.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Origin share price rocket 41% in November?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share was on fire in November...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords tech share is soaring 12% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is ending the week in style...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 80% in a month amid clash of the takeover titans

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess which mining magnate is taking an interest in this small ASX gas explorer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP's bargain? Expert thinks its ASX 200 takeover target could be worth 40% more

| Brooke Cooper

Oz Minerals could have theoretically fielded bids of $40, expert says.

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Materials Shares

Why is the OZ Minerals share price racing higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

OZ Minerals shares are having a strong finish to the week...

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Materials Shares

OZ Minerals share price on watch after accepting BHP's $28.25 per share takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

BHP and OZ Minerals have agreed terms on a takeover....

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why did the Perpetual share price just plummet 14%?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on the company's planned takeover.

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Materials Shares

OZ Minerals shares remain halted ahead of potential BHP takeover offer update

| James Mickleboro

Here's the latest on the OZ Minerals takeover...

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Materials Shares

OZ Minerals share price halted amid possible new BHP takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

OZ Minerals is a takeover target...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share just rocketed 60% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has just received and accepted a takeover offer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the flurry of recent takeover bids mean ASX 200 shares are going cheap right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Bids are flying for businesses. Should investors be jumping on ASX 200 opportunities?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price not rising closer to Brookfield's takeover price?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to be leaving some money on the table with the Origin takeover bid. What gives?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price rocketing 40%?

| James Mickleboro

The Origin share price is on fire on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price leaps on boosted takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

Perpetual has received an improved takeover offer...

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