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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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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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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price is in the spotlight

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price will be in the spotlight when the ASX opens today. We take…

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Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price pause as M&A battle continues

| Ken Hall

Trading in the Vitalharvest (ASX: VTH) share price has been paused today as the ongoing takeover battle for the agricultural…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is climbing

| Ken Hall

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) share price has jumped higher in early trade after a key acquisition from the…

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Why the Pointsbet (ASX: PBH) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is one to watch after an acquisition update from the Aussie wagering…

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Why Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares days are numbered

| Ken Hall

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) shares are set to finish up on the ASX as the NSW Supreme Court approved…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price jumps on merger news

| Ken Hall

The Galaxy Resources (ASX: GXY) share price is climbing after the company announced a $4 billion merger of equals with…

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Here's why the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price is up today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Centuria (ASX: CNI) share price is lifting today after it announced its proposal to merge with Primewest Group.

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Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) announce mega lithium merger

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price will be on watch after announcing…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is one to watch when it returns to trade as the bidding…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is crashing 17% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to acquire a 30%…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Capral (ASX:CAA) share price is leaping 20% today

| Ken Hall

The Capral Limited (ASX: CAA) share price has leapt 20% higher in early trade after the company received a private…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's with the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is unstable today after Blackstone updated the conditions under which it would…

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Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) announces $900m Tropicana Gold Project acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to acquire a 30%…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price on watch after Suez acquisition collapses

| James Mickleboro

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price will be on watch today after its plan to acquire Suez…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price jumps to record high on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is charging higher after announcing a major acquisition this morning...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price is soaring 9% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway (ASX: CWY) share price is soaring today as the company enters an agreement to acquire Suez in a…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price on watch after announcing major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MBH) share price will be one to watch after it announced a major new acquisition...

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Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is one to watch in early trade after an acquisition update from the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) share price is one to watch after an update on the company's Primero Group Ltd…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price higher after announcing new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is on the move on Wednesday after announcing another new acquisition this morning...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Computershare (ASX:CPU) shares halted after announcing major US$750m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) share price is in a trading halt while it raises funds to complete a major US$750…

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ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) share price on watch following acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The ReadyTech Holdings Ltd (ASX:RDY) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following an acquisition update after the market…

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Share Market News

Why the Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is soaring 15% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is soaring today after the wind and solar infrastructure company received an acquisition proposal.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price on watch after Veolia legal warning

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price on watch following reports of Veolia warning the company of acquisition…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price on watch after accepting takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after revealing that it has accepted a…

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Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price swept up in >$2bn acquisition rumour

| Brendon Lau

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price isn’t reacting much to rumours that it’s about to acquire its…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch as second buyer for its asset could emerge

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price could find support on rumours that it has attracted another buyer for its…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price jumps on acquisition update

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is outperforming today as the engineering contractor successfully acquired Primero Group Ltd…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy ASX shares that are takeover targets?

| Tony Yoo

Takeovers are sweet exits for shareholders. But should you buy into a company hoping for that happy ending?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price jumps as it moves closer to Primero acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is close to retesting its one-year high after declaring its bid for…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the K2fly (ASX:K2F) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The K2fly Ltd (ASX: K2F) share price is lifting today on news the company will acquire Decipher’s mining solutions business.

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The ASX 200 stock facing a day of reckoning at the February reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Next month’s ASX profit reporting season should be a relatively pleasing one but there’s one large cap stock that’s facing…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Citi sees bigger takeover offer coming for Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price

| Brendon Lau

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price is trading flat but that’s a good outcome for the takeover target,…

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Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls on sale of its US bricks business

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price lost ground on Friday after it announced the sale of its US joint…

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Are ASX stocks in for an M&A frenzy in 2021?

| Brendon Lau

Experts are predicting a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2021 and this is likely to impact on…

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Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price on watch after rejecting AustralianSuper takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Infratil Ltd (ASX:IFT) share price will be on watch today after it rejected a takeover approach by AustralianSuper...

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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lags on $2.3bn takeover

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price has been left behind in today’s rally after it announced a US$1.7…

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Meet the latest ASX stock to come under the takeover spotlight

| Brendon Lau

The WPP Aunz Ltd (ASX: WPP) share price surged to its highest level since the COVID‐19 market meltdown after it…

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Is it too late to buy the surging Bega (ASX:BGA) share price?

| Brendon Lau

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is among the top performers today but the stock could have further…

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BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price on watch as takeover rumours swirl

| Brendon Lau

The market is expected to rise this morning but the BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price could get an…

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