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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

What's next for Wesfarmers shares after cashing out $700 million from Coles?

| Sebastian Bowen

What will Wesfarmers do with its $700 million windfall?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

No signs of OZ Minerals slowing down as BHP takeover looms

| Bernd Struben

OZ Minerals is ploughing ahead with its flagship project even as it’s being pursued for a takeover by global mining…

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Materials Shares

BHP share price lower despite OZ Minerals' shareholders approving takeover

| James Mickleboro

BHP's quest to acquire OZ Minerals took a big step forward today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The BHP share price is taking off today. Could this be why?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's takeover of OZ Minerals has passed another milestone.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price jumps on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering on Tuesday thanks to a takeover approach.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock Viva Energy hits multi-year high on $1.2 billion acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This fuel retailer is aiming to diversify its earnings and prepare for the shift to electric vehicles.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price climbs following $100 million acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Coles is making a major acquisition to boost its dairy operations.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price climbs as Albemarle continues loading up

| James Mickleboro

Albemarle wants to speak to Liontown shareholders about its takeover proposal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own CBA shares? This could be the banking major's next acquisition

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are in focus amid news of a potential acquisition on the horizon.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares are pushing higher on Tuesday for a big reason.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

United Malt share price rockets 32% on $1.5 billion takeover approach

| Bernd Struben

With 299.18 million United Malt shares outstanding, the proposed deal values the ASX 200 maltster at just under $1.5 billion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Liontown share price explodes 59% on new Albemarle takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown share price is roaring on Tuesday after the lithium developer rejected a takeover approach.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price on watch amid takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Origin has accepted a takeover offer valuing the company at $18.7 billion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is on ice following a takeover approach

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 maltster has reportedly received a takeover bid from a European peer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price dips as coal mines catch attention

| Bernd Struben

BHP is looking to divest its Blackwater and Daunia coal mines, located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Tyro share price smashing the ASX 300 on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

There are rumours that Tyro could be on the verge of receiving a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Estia Health share price jumps 21% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This aged care operator is in the crosshairs of a private equity giant.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Out with coal, in with nickel: Could BHP shares soon face a flurry of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant could find itself in a cluster of deals this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX 200 share is charging higher on $2.5bn asset sale news

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is about to receive an enormous paycheck after selling one of its operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share Fortescue's Twiggy Forrest is eyeing off for $760m

| Brooke Cooper

Could this nickel miner be the billionaire’s next buy?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

UBS to acquire Credit Suisse. Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Credit Suisse, formerly Switzerland’s second largest bank, suffered serious liquidity issues last week.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold share rocketing 36% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering more than most on Monday thanks to a takeover offer.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes a dive amid more takeover delays

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares are having a difficult start to the week. Acquisition concerns appear to be behind this.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX All Ords healthcare share is defying the market weakness and zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Australian Clinical Labs has made a bold takeover approach for its larger rival.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price dips despite $337m sale win

| Brooke Cooper

The first stage of the company's long-awaited sale to Dexus should complete on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price jumps 7% on takeover approach from smaller rival

| James Mickleboro

Could Healius about to be taken over by a smaller rival?

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Technology Shares

Amid the carnage, this ASX tech stock is rocketing 15%. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay is on fire on Thursday despite the market selloff. Here's what is driving its shares higher.

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Gold

Why has the Newcrest share price leapt 7% in under a week?

| Bernd Struben

The Newcrest share price looks to be benefiting from tailwinds blowing in on three fronts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Carsales share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is raising funds to support its big bet on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Carsales share price on ice amid $500m cap raise and acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is betting big on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock InvoCare rallies 37% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare share price is rising from the dead after receiving a takeover approach.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slides as Norwest takeover bid heats up

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources first announced its plans for an off-market takeover bid of Norwest Energy on 16 December.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX 200 mining shares to buy for takeover potential: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here are more ideas to cash in on a potential merger and acquisitions frenzy in 2023.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

6 asset-rich ASX 200 shares to buy for their takeover potential: expert

| Tony Yoo

These half-dozen stocks have just the attributes that would have private equity licking their lips.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price surges 14% despite lower takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The consortium has dropped its bid for the ASX 200 company to $8.90 per share.

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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 All Ordinaries share just rocketed 43% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

A large-cap miner has made a takeover bid for this diversified mining business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slumps despite major Norwest takeover milestone

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a closer look at what's unfolded.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price lower despite blockbuster $600m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech is splashing the cash on a major acquisition...

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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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