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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price tumbles despite Oyu Tolgoi transaction news

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is aiming to acquire a greater share of the Oyu Tolgoi copper operation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price falls despite 113m euros coffee acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Breville is bolstering its coffee business...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is in the red today

| Bernd Struben

The newly acquired asset is forecast to produce between 95–115 thousand ounces of gold during Newcrest’s ownership in the 2022…

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BNPL shares

Has Zip (ASX:Z1P) got this key metric wrong in the Sezzle takeover?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip's merger plans are dividing expert investors...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch amid improved takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A second offer has been made for AGL...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch following Vifor Pharma acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

CSL's major acquisition is moving closer to completion...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares have tumbled 14% since the merger news. Top brokers offer possible reasons why

| Sebastian Bowen

Opinions on Zip's merger with Sezzle are somewhat divided...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price higher on ACCC Helloworld update

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management was given a boost by the ACCC today...

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Broker Notes

'Strategic sense': What brokers are saying about the Zip (ASX:Z1P)-Sezzle deal

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about Zip's acquisition of Sezzle...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Macquarie (ASX:MQG) gearing up to ink its next big deal?

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie investment bank could be making another appearance on the acquisition trail.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price falling following Zip's takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle shares are falling despite the company accepting a takeover offer from BNPL rival Zip Co.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinking 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are under pressure today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price on watch after accepting Zip takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle is being acquired by Zip

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Earnings Results

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price halted after announcing results, capital raising, and Sezzle acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Zip and Sezzle will soon become one...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares rise following Pretivm takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the gold and copper miner update the ASX with this morning?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price explodes 33% higher following takeover approach

| Aaron Teboneras

Cimic shares are on the move today...

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Energy Shares

Here's why Mike Cannon-Brookes isn't giving up on AGL (ASX:AGL)

| Tristan Harrison

Mike Cannon-Brookes still wants to buy AGL.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price tumbles 6% on new acquisition talks

| Brooke Cooper

The IGO share price has slumped on news the company's eyeing another major acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

'Adding significant revenue': Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price edges higher on takeover announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Dicker Data shares are starting the week off on a positive note.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Dicker Data shares have been placed on ice.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price up 9% amid takeover approach from Atlassian co-founder and Brookfield

| James Mickleboro

AGL has received a takeover approach...

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Communication Shares

Are TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) shares gearing up for a demerger?

| Tristan Harrison

TPG shares could be in focus with the potential demerger of its infrastructure.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price shoots higher on $335m Latitude BNPL deal

| James Mickleboro

Latitude is buying Humm's BNPL business...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price higher after accepting $8.9bn takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Crown could be leaving the ASX boards later this year...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could this give Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares a boost during earnings season?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Medibank Private have an acquisition up its sleeve?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price lower despite API takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has made a big step towards acquiring API...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) still be eyeing a Playtech deal of sorts?

| Mitchell Lawler

There might still be an option for Aristocrat Leisure to snag itself a deal...

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BNPL shares

Is Zip's (ASX:Z1P) potential acquisition of Sezzle the right strategy?

| James Mickleboro

Should Zip acquire Sezzle?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price sinks after $5bn Playtech takeover collapses

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat's Playtech takeover has been blocked...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afterpay takes a bow, officially uniting with Block (ASX:SQ2) shares on the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

A changing of the guard has occurred in many portfolios today as Block takes the place of Afterpay...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is seeking to expand its revenue base on the back of its latest acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? The takeover goes to a shareholder vote this week. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

This week could be interesting for Sydney Airport shareholders...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra (ASX:TLS) boosts IoT cred with new acquisitions

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra is deepening its Internet of Things capabilities. Here's how.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Irongate (ASX:IAP) share price rallies 17% on Charter Hall takeover proposal

| Tristan Harrison

Irongate shares are jumping today after another takeover approach from Charter Hall.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Energy One (ASX:EOL) share price gains 6% on acquisition news

| Monica O'Shea

Energy One's takeover of an Adelaide-based energy services company appears to have sparked share price movement today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

VGI Partners (ASX:VGI) share price surges 10% as merger deal sealed

| Zach Bristow

A joining of hedge-fund titans would see a new alternative investment manager with $6 billion in AUM.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is jumping 8% despite the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk's shares are jumping on Tuesday despite the market selloff...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price rocketing 20% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle is a takeover target...

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price higher amid Sezzle acquisition talks

| James Mickleboro

Will Zip soon acquire Sezzle?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides on $310 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more merger and acquisition announcements from ASX companies.

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