ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CSL and St Barbara charge higher

The ASX 200 is having a mixed day…

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At lunch on Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a subdued day. The benchmark index is down 0.1% to 7,033.5 points.

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today:

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St Barbara shares rise on takeover speculation

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is storming higher today after being tipped as a takeover target. According to the AFR, the beaten down gold miner's Gwalia underground mine and processing plant is believed to be of interest to nearby gold miners. These include Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) and Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS).

CSL share price higher on TGA news

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is pushing higher today. This appears to have been driven by reports that the TGA has approved a super flu jab by its Seqirus business for children as young as two years old. The Flucelvax Quad vaccine was the first cell-based seasonal influenza vaccine offered in Australia when it was first approved in 2021.

Magellan shares rated as a sell

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price could still have room to sink further according to analysts at UBS. This morning the broker retained its sell rating and cut its price target down to $13.50. It has concerns over long term structural fund outflows in the retail channel and emerging risks in infrastructure outflows.

Best and worst ASX 200 performers

The best performer on the ASX 200 on Tuesday has been the St Barbara share price with a 7% gain. This follows speculation that it could be a takeover target. The worst performer on the index has been the BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price with a 6% decline on no news.

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