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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

The ASX shares that won't be seeing the light of day in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

We reminisce on five of the most significant ASX delistings of 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

State of the future: Why ANZ is excited about Queensland's potential

| Zach Bristow

The bank is talking up Queensland's future prospects.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Whatever happened to Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price surged more than 54% in the past 52 weeks, but where are the company's shares…

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BNPL shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price can still rise (and fall) after the Square deal

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the Afterpay share price...

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BNPL shares

Our faith in Afterpay (ASX:APT) has now paid off: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

One professional investor is now enjoying his 'I told you so' moment after backing the buy now, pay later stock…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 275% today, Red Hill Iron (ASX:RHI) share price enters stratosphere

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore company is set to sell one of its assets.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is roaring 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos shareholders will be jumping for joy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Who is Jack Dorsey and why is he buying Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire behind Twitter and Square is gearing up to buy Afterpay.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Square (NYSE:SQ) share price has gained 80% over the last year

| Marc Sidarous

Besting investor expectations and diversifying its services have seen the fintech company do extremely well.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rises on revised merger proposal

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos is seeking to create a mega oil and gas company...

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BNPL shares

All about Square, the US company acquiring Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares

| Brooke Cooper

We take a deep dive into the company looking to buy Australia's most successful buy now, pay later provider.

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BNPL shares

What will happen to Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares following the Square acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

What will happen when Afterpay shares convert into Square stock?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What does the Square acquisition mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

With Square potentially buying out Afterpay, what does this mean for shareholders?

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focused on increasing its resource inventory.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price on watch after announcing key acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This IT distributor is making a key acquisition...

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven wins takeover and outs chair

| Brooke Cooper

Control of Boral has been passed to Seven Group and the changes have already begun...

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Share Gainers

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price rockets 16% on new takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

IRESS has received another takeover approach. Second time lucky?

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Healthcare Shares

API share price (ASX:API) falls after rejecting Wesfarmers takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

API said no deal to Wesfarmers this morning.

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price rises as rumours swirl over BHP deal

| Marc Sidarous

There are reports today the oil giant is closing in on a deal to buy BHP's petroleum assets

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price falls after API rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has hit a major stumbling block in its attempt to take over the Priceline owner...

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price struggles as Seven waits to take over

| Brooke Cooper

The finish line is in sight for Seven Group's takeover. What might it mean for Boral?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price hit a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The new bid values the company at $5.2 billion.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after announcing Ring of Fire acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is adding to its nickel exposure...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Service Stream is one step closer to its latest acquisition

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Healthcare Shares

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price soars 18% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Japara's board is recommending shareholders vote in favour of a takeover offer.

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Energy Shares

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price falls as boss demands bigger 'diamond'

| Brooke Cooper

Oil Search's temporary boss is reportedly holding out for more cash from Santos while gunning to hold the job permanently.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) shares are falling today

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie mortgage broker are under pressure right now...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Expert expects demerger to benefit Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

A proposed demerger could be good news for investors, according to this analyst...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price down amid concerns over bidding war

| Brooke Cooper

Santos and Oil Search could be preparing to battle following Oil Search's rejection of Santos' merger proposal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Crown (ASX:CWN) shares fall after Star (ASX:SGR) ends merger talks

| James Mickleboro

These two casino giants won't be merging... for now at least.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price has gained 45% in 6 months

| Ken Hall

The steady accumulation of shares is paying off for Seven...

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price climbs as China deal receives go-ahead

| Zach Bristow

There have been several key events that have been unfolding in the milk company lately.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Top broker delivers verdict on Santos (ASX:STO) merger with Oil Search (ASX:OSH)

| Brendon Lau

The merger of Santos and Oil Search will create the biggest oil & gas company on the ASX, but is…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price edges higher on divestment news

| Aaron Teboneras

Lendlease is on track for a massive pay day.

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Share Fallers

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is sinking 5% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is under pressure again on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price jumps 6% after rejecting takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas explorer are surging today.

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Share Market News

The Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) share price up after asset purchase

| Zach Bristow

Things are flowing well for the plumbing manufacturer and supplies company today.

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower after Oil Search rejects merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Santos is wanting to merge with Oil Search...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The horticultural company is expanding its portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price rises despite UK acquisition collapse

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay's UK acquisition won't be going ahead as hoped...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price in focus after revealing takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search has caught the attention of an unnamed company...

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Share Market News

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price bounces back after responding to media speculation

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for this tech share...

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