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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock jumps 10% after entering 'a new era' with $1.8b asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are outperforming after announcing a major asset sale.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price sinks after $8.5 billion potential takeover target revealed

| James Mickleboro

The realestate.com.au operator has its eyes on its UK peer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX nickel share is racing higher on 'world class' acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with this acquisition.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is looking to add to its portfolio with an acquisition.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares tumble on big acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is adding a top 10 hard rock lithium operation to its portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is jumping 16% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover offer enough to get a deal over the line?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock rocketing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is coming out of this stock on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price tumbles on US$2.35b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has made its second acquisition in the space of just two weeks.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is sinking 17% on takeover disappointment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has received an approach. What is it worth to shareholders?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

A final goodbye to Altium shares. Here's how to own a slice after its ASX life

| Sebastian Bowen

We've come to the end of Altium's ASX road...

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Materials Shares

BHP share price drops despite $4.5b copper acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has found another way to get more exposure to copper.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor has appointed its new CEO and dropped a bombshell at the same time.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Lendlease shares crack as watchdog growls at $1.3 billion payday

| Mitchell Lawler

A lack of competition could prevent this real estate group from cashing in.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on $480m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares higher on 'significant' $4.9b Suncorp Bank acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is a step closer to sealing its deal.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy shares sink on $1.25b uranium acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to the news.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Paladin Energy shares on ice as fission-powered acquisition rumours grow

| Sebastian Bowen

It looks like Paladin is about to go shopping...

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Industrials Shares

ASX industrial stock rallying amid $110 million acquisition with 'valuable efficiencies'

| James Mickleboro

This waste management company is expanding its presence in Melbourne.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares with big takeover updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are digesting just what the latest takeover updates could mean for these ASX shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sigma share price: What's next with the Chemist Warehouse ASX listing?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in this M&A saga?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 20% after accepting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

These two diagnostics companies are planning to merge their operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to CSR shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a huge month for ASX veteran CSR this June...

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is making a $276m UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

BHP failed in its UK takeover attempt but this mining stock is having more luck.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share just rocketed 15% on a $1.8 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up this ASX 200 share following confirmation of a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping 10% on a $1.3 billion bid

| Tristan Harrison

Deal accepted! This beaten-up stock is heading off the ASX.

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Share Market News

Copper checkers: What's next for BHP shares after Anglo talks?

| Zach Bristow

The miner's long term strategy hasn't changed.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price tumbles as $74 billion deal evaporates

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares won’t be encompassing Anglo American’s copper assets after all.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after Anglo American takeover update

| James Mickleboro

BHP is seeking an extension to its deadline to get a deal over the line.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy BHP shares now before tonight's Anglo American takeover reveal?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors should know tomorrow morning whether BHP will become the largest copper miner on Earth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price marching higher amid fast approaching $75 billion takeover deadline

| Bernd Struben

BHP is still in negotiations over its acquisition proposal for Anglo American.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal or no deal? Why the BHP share price is crumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure following the mining giant's third takeover bid for Anglo American.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares on watch after new $74b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

Is it third time lucky for the mining giant?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this under-the-radar ASX 200 stock is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like this top 200 company is ready to splash some cash again.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star Entertainment share price dives 10% on Hard Rock update

| Bernd Struben

Takeover rumours have been swirling around ASX 200 casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Star shares now rolling the dice on a rescue bid?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rumour is that a US-based casino operator is ready to revamp this fallen star.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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