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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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Recent Mergers & Acquisitions News

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Mergers & Acquisitions

RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price dips despite ESG acquisition news

| Brooke Cooper

A new acquisition has (so far) failed to ignite the mining industry software provider's share price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price shoots higher on second takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is a bidding war brewing for this aged care provider?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price rises on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator's global expansion continues...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bidding war for the Mainstream (ASX:MAI) share price intensified today

| Brendon Lau

The Mainstream share price jumped today as the group may get yet another higher takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Trading in Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) shares will cease today. Here's why

| Frank Tzimas

A scheme of arrangement will see Asaleo Care shares transferred to another company at the end of trade today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) states Seven's takeover bid could undervalue it by 40%

| Brooke Cooper

Boral claims an independent expert valued the company's shares at as much as $9.13 each.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A rumour fires up the Iress (ASX:IRE) share price today

| Brendon Lau

There's nothing like an unsubstantiated rumour to fire up the share price and investors' imagination.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price on watch after ACCC approves PFD deal

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths has been given approval to make a major investment...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The battle for Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) shares isn't over yet!

| Bernd Struben

With institutional investors increasingly interested in agricultural assets, the competition for Vitalharvest is heating up.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) share price wagging its tail on acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

Barking with joy following acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Superloop (ASX:SLC) shares remain halted amid cap raise and acquisition

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares won't be going anywhere until tomorrow after it revealed a $100 million capital raising and telco acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price rocketed 39% higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium was in the spotlight on Monday after its shares rocketed 39% higher for the day...

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Share Market News

Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price frozen ahead of acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

The telecommunications infrastructure company is readying itself for an acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price shoots 40% higher on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This tech company has received a takeover approach but its board isn't biting...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hansen (ASX:HSN) share price rockets 22% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Private equity is making a play for this billing technology company...

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Share Fallers

Why has the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price plunged 24% since Friday?

| Frank Tzimas

We look at the market reaction in the wake of Betmakers proposal to take over Tabcorp.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price edges lower following divestment news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's sell-off announcement is not proving overly popular with investors.

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International Stock News

Is Australia's Tritium set to become a $2.2 billion Nasdaq behemoth?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been 20 years in the making, but Brisbane-based Tritium expects its Nasdaq listing to be just the beginning.

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Financial Shares

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price rises as it completes MLC purchase from NAB

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the $2.5 billion financial firm lifted today after it completed the takeover of MLC Wealth from NAB.

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Retail Shares

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price rises after sticking with Glue

| Marc Sidarous

The fashion group is starting the week buoyed by the completion of its new business acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price sinks on Tabcorp takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is sinking on Friday after announcing a takeover proposal for Tabcorp's Wagering…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch after receiving PEXA offer

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after it received an offer for its…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dragontail Systems (ASX:DTS) share price soars on Yum! Brands buyout

| Mitchell Lawler

The Dragontail Systems (ASX: DTS) share price has soared today after a buyout offer from Pizza Hut operator, Yum! Brands.

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price on watch after announcing major UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after announcing a major acquisition in…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price hits record high on FIRB approval

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has continued its positive run and hit a record high on Wednesday. Here's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CIMIC (ASX:CIM) takeover offer sends Devine share price soaring

| Mitchell Lawler

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) has made an off-market takeover bid for construction company Devine, sending shares soaring 100%

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fresh bets placed on Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) takeover speculation

| Brendon Lau

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is finding renewed support on rumours that it will get another marriage…

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Resources Shares

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price slides despite takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) share price is sliding on Thursday morning after the company provided a takeover update. Let's…

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Real Estate Shares

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price rises as merger edges closer

| Marc Sidarous

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price was on the rise today as the company's takeover of Primewest comes…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Boral (ASX:BLD) preparing for battle?

| Brooke Cooper

Is Boral (ASX: BLD) stepping up against Seven West Media Ltd's (ASX: SWM) take-over bid? Let's take a look.

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Real Estate Shares

APN Property (ASX:APD) share price rockets 48% on Dexus takeover

| Marc Sidarous

The APN Property (ASX: APD) share price is rocketing after the company advised it's received a takeover offer from DEXUS…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lower despite 86 400 acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is lower on Tuesday despite providing an update on its 86 400…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price in focus as it rejects Seven Group (ASX:SVW) takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price will be in the spotlight after it gave the takeover bid from Seven…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star (ASX:SGR) and Crown (ASX:CWN) shares on watch amid $12bn merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares will be on watch after the latter proposed a…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price is charging higher today after announcing a new acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) triumphs in battle over Vitalharvest shares

| Marc Sidarous

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) appears to have won the battle with private equity firm Roc for control of Vitalharvest Freehold…

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Record Highs

Mainstream (ASX:MAI) share price surges 7% to new record high

| Ken Hall

The Mainstream Holdings Ltd (ASX: MAI) share price has rocketed higher this morning after receiving a superior takeover proposal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price jumps 7% on takeover news

| Ken Hall

The McPhersons Ltd (ASX: MCP) share price is on the move today after the health and beauty company provided two…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price is one to watch this morning after an acquisition update from the Kiwi…

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Resources Shares

Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price rises on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price is rising higher today following a positive announcement. We take a closer…

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