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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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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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Share Gainers

Empired (ASX:EPD) share price rockets 59% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the IT services company are soaring today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is crashing 14% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is crashing lower on Monday morning...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price not hampered by news of class action

| Brooke Cooper

Will Wesfarmers' planned acquistion come with a legal battle on the side?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

5G Networks (ASX: 5GN) share price jumps 10% on Webcentral merger

| Ken Hall

Merger news has telco investors buying up these Aussie small-caps

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges up as Seven Group wins control

| Brooke Cooper

How will Boral shares perform today after Seven Group nabbed more than 50% of the company's voting rights.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price gains as Seven's hold surpasses 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a fight to the finish line as Seven Group inches closer to winning control of the construction supplies company.

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Share Gainers

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price rallies 7% on confirmed bid

| Mitchell Lawler

A confirmed buyout proposal has added an extra 'spark' to this company's shares...

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Transport Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after takeover bid rejected

| Marc Sidarous

The board says the offer is opportunistic and undervalues the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven's hold nears 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's the final countdown for Seven Group's takeover bid. Or is it?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares this fund manager considers possible targets in the M&A frenzy

| Mitchell Lawler

Mergers and acquisitions are on fire at the moment. Which ASX shares could be in the crosshairs next?

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Share Market News

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is wobbling today

| Zach Bristow

Wesfarmers is copping heat from shareholders for its cheap offer on the pharmaceutical retailer.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch after confirming Citi acquisition interest

| James Mickleboro

NAB is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Travel Shares

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is flying higher today

| Brooke Cooper

Could Sydney Airport's bricks and mortar be the key to its value?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price gains amid rumours of Priceline rival

| Mitchell Lawler

Wesfarmers might need to be ready for some competition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price rockets 80% after HelloFresh takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity continues to heat up...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price storms 8% on company takeover

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is starting the week strongly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian Pharmaceutical (ASX:API) share price soars 18% on Wesfarmers bid

| Mitchell Lawler

It is a busy day for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises on API takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is finally putting its money to work...

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