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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

Nitro now Tyro: Could there be 'Potentia-l' for other ASX tech shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Potentia looks to be searching for a takeover. Could other ASX tech shares be in its sights?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price surges 9% on ACCC takeover nod

| Zach Bristow

The compeition watchdog has given the green light, paving the way for the company's acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price rallies 31% following rejected takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The fintech has slapped back a a takeover offer valuing it at close to $700 million

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Incitec Pivot shares set for a demerger?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is being split in two better than staying together?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths share price edges higher as shareholders green light MyDeal takeover

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' MyDeal acquisition has been given the thumbs up...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price lower despite Turquoise Hill agreement

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto's shares are falling on Tuesday despite an acquisition update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

About to go shopping? Kogan share price slides 5% amid acquisition rumours

| Zach Bristow

There's speculation the online retailer could be on the hunt.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price dips despite $4.9b Turquoise Hill deal

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto is set to acquire the remaining stake in Turquoise Hill.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro share price rockets 40% on takeover approach

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the software company are taking off on Wednesday amid details of a takeover offer.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 company bought over $65 million of De Grey shares in August

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 gold miner has snapped up an additional stake in De Grey Mining...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Flight Centre share price up amid M&A rumours

| Brooke Cooper

Flight Centre is rumoured to be eyeing US travel company Altour International.

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay share price plunges 4% after suitor withdraws takeover offer

| Tony Yoo

A handy exit for investors of the private hospital provider has now disappeared. What now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Pendal takeover will create a $200b asset manager, so why is the Perpetual share price tanking?

| Zach Bristow

Perpetual shares finished down amid a proposed acquisition.

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price soars 15% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s good news for Pendal shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Perpetual share price tumbles on full-year earnings and takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

The company has posted a $101 million profit and a $6.02 per share bid for its ASX 200 peer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Rio Tinto share price in the spotlight on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Rio comes in with a sweetened deal today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price dips despite takeover nod

| Tristan Harrison

It was a negative day for the Link despite approval of the deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nearmap share price jumps 5% on takeover update

| Brendon Lau

The company board has backed a takeover offer, believing it's in the best interests of shareholders.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Looking to buy Cleanaway shares? Here's what you need to know about the company's latest acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Has Cleanaway found treasure with this business that deals with trash?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the PTB share price rocketing 35%?

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's shares are flying today with a takeover offer on the table

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Earnings Results

Cleanaway share price halted amid results, $400m cap raise and acquisition

| Brendon Lau

Let's analyse all the major news that has come out today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price leaps 8% on revised takeover bid from Atlassian founder

| Brooke Cooper

The new bid values the renewable energy company at more than $346 million.

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Technology Shares

Betmakers share price slips despite new $20 million deal

| Brendon Lau

The betting technology provider has amended a key contract. Here are the details.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nearmap share price jumps 30% on takeover news

| Brendon Lau

The Nearmap share price rallied 33% to $2.01 in early trade on Monday, but remains below the bid price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths share price slides following MyDeal ACCC nod

| Matthew Farley

MyDeal shareholders will vote on the proposed acquisition next month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

iSelect share price explodes 75% on takeover news

| Bronwyn Allen

The iSelect share price is sky high after the company revealed a takeover offer from the owner of www.comparethemarket.com.au.

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Resources Shares

OZ Minerals 'completely in play': Broker on BHP takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

BHP's bid for OZ Minerals may not be over...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie share price slips despite rumours $3.7 billion acquisition imminent

| Bernd Struben

French company Veolia is divesting itself of the assets to resolve antitrust concerns raised in May by UK regulators.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The OZ Minerals share price is rocketing 35% after BHP bid

| Tristan Harrison

Despite knocking back a takeover bid, OZ Minerals shares are going nuts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price lifts as $8.3b takeover bid rejected

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant proposed to snap up its ASX 200 copper-focused peer for $25 per share.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OZ Minerals share price on watch after miner rejects BHP's $25 per share takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

OZ Minerals has rejected BHP's takeover offer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Acquisitions ahoy: Soul Pattinson share price in focus

| Tristan Harrison

Financial services is the latest area of potential deals for Soul Pattinson.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price climbs 6% amid new takeover rumours

| Matthew Farley

There's speculation another group may launch a bid for the renewable energy company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ResApp share price explodes 50% on new Pfizer deal

| Brooke Cooper

The ResApp share price is launching upwards after Pfizer upped its takeover bid for the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Orica share price in the freezer amid acquisition and $650m cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

The explosives company is forking out $260 million in cash to buy Axis Mining Technology.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

No deal: Genex share price lifts as $300m takeover bid rejected

| Brooke Cooper

Genex has knocked back an offer put forward by a consortium including Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar's investment fund.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Woolworths shares? Here's what a top broker is saying about its latest acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a top broker is saying about Woolworths' new acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maca share price leaps 23% on Thiess takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Mining services giant Thiess has put forward a $350 million bid for the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own ANZ shares? Tech experts raise red flags over Suncorp integration

| Brooke Cooper

IT specialists reportedly believe the big four bank could struggle to integrate Suncorp's banking platform.

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