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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

Guess which ASX 200 share is trading for the last time today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Crown shares?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ResMed share price drops despite US$1bn Medifox Dan acquisition

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares are falling despite announcing a major acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the ResApp share price is rocketing 50% today

| Aaron Teboneras

ResApp shares are breaking out today following an improved acquisition offer from Pfizer Australia.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Virtus share price is defying Friday's sell-off

| Brooke Cooper

Virtus shareholders might be anticipating the announcement of a 30 cent special dividend next week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price falls on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The potential takeover of Atlas Arteria is gathering speed...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IGO share price is making headlines on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

A Western Australia Supreme Court made orders yesterday to affirm a major acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price leaps 16% amid takeover speculation

| Brooke Cooper

A major infrastructure fund appears to be eyeing off Atlas Arteria.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX about to wave goodbye to this billion-dollar nickel miner?

| Brooke Cooper

Western Areas stock is expected to trade for the last time tomorrow.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sky Network share price tumbles 6% on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The potential acquisition would expand Sky’s presence in radio and outdoor advertising.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL share price unscathed by scrapped demerger. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investor optimism and pessimism around AGL appear pretty well matched.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price higher after completing $1.2bn Citi consumer business acquisition

| James Mickleboro

NAB has completed a major acquisition...

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Resources Shares

Could another demerger be on the cards for BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

With BHP in a divesting mood, could another demerger be considered?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ResApp share price halted ahead of Pfizer takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

ResApp shares have been placed on ice pending a company update.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Yancoal share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Yancoal shares are sinking on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this little-known ASX mining share is soaring 87% today

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infomedia share price leaps higher on new unsolicited takeover proposal 

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share has received two separate takeover offers this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price crashes 25% after Telus withdraws takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Appen rocketship ran out of fuel very quickly. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price on watch amid takeover offer collapse

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares could be in for a rough ride on Friday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Action aplenty: Here's why the Appen share price has now been halted

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares have been halted abruptly this afternoon...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How do ASX shares typically perform following a demerger?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do ASX demergers ever actually work out for investors?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Will the CA$8.1 billion Telus International up its bid for ASX-listed Appen?

| Mitchell Lawler

What's the chances of Appen getting a better deal?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price rockets 35% on Telus takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares are rocketing on Thursday after receiving a takeover approach...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price on watch amid $1.2 billion takeover bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Appen gets lobbed a $1.2 billion buyout, but is it enough?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Airtasker share price is leaping 8% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are rising after getting the go-ahead for its acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL share price lifts despite intensifying demerger opposition

| Zach Bristow

The pressure keeps on mounting for AGL.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What exactly is the difference between Woodside Energy (WDS) and Woodside Petroleum (WPL)?

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas companies are looking ahead to the future global energy transition.

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price jumps 17% amid BGH Capital and Sixth Street takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay shares are surging after it received a takeover approach...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Incitec Pivot shares? Here's what you need to know about the proposed demerger

| Mitchell Lawler

What the pivot could mean for shareholders...

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price halted following takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay has received a takeover approach...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price on watch after massive acquisition

| Tony Yoo

The airline just bought a 51% stake in a popular Australian online business. How will that impact the stock on…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Woolworths share price a buy following the latest acquisition or a no deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers are perplexed about Woolworths' latest acquisition offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Crown share price is climbing higher today

| Brendon Lau

The takeover of Crown Resorts is one step closer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the MyDeal share price is rocketing 56% today

| Brooke Cooper

A generous takeover offer has taken the ASX by storm this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APA share price rises amid takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

APA shares are in focus as reports suggest the company could be the target of a takeover.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths share price in focus on MyDeal acquisition proposal

| Brooke Cooper

Woolworths has its sights on this ASX-listed online marketplace.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Tabcorp share price is lifting on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

The gambling entertainment company has started the day in the green.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boom! Here's why the Havilah Resources share price just exploded 165%

| Brooke Cooper

A potential $205 million acquisition has got the market excited over this metals explorer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brambles share price sinks 7% after takeover talks collapse

| James Mickleboro

Brambles shares are in reverse on Tuesday after takeover talks collapsed...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Brambles share price is rocketing 11% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The company confirmed it's in takeover talks this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infomedia share price rockets 30% following takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Infomedia shares are rocketing after receiving a takeover approach...

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