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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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Bank Shares

ANZ share price halted amid $5b Suncorp Bank deal and mega cap raise

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is making a blockbuster acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay share price sinks 7% to two-year low on failed takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay's shares have been sold off on Monday...

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Materials Shares

Why BHP might still have a chance at acquiring OZ Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

OZ Minerals could still be taken over – it’s open to talks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price crashes 11% after takeover collapse

| James Mickleboro

Link shares are being hammered on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Link share price frozen on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Link share price today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Viva Energy share price leaps 5% on Coles acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The company has taken a major leap into the convenience retail sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price sinks again amid takeover doubts

| James Mickleboro

Link's shares are falling again. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price falls despite $300m Coles Express sale

| James Mickleboro

Coles shares are falling despite some major news...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles shares on watch after massive $300 million selloff to Viva Energy

| Tony Yoo

Coles Express petrol stations will disappear over the next two years.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IDP Education share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

This language testing company is making an acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price down 4% with takeover close to hitting the rocks

| James Mickleboro

Link's takeover looks close to collapsing...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price gains amid improved Oz Minerals takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

Oz Minerals' board rejected BHP’s previous takeover proposal of $25 per share on 8 August.

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Materials Shares

Top broker values Mineral Resources rumoured lithium spin-off at $17 billion

| James Mickleboro

Should Mineral Resources spin off its lithium operations? Here's what this broker thinks...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price outperforms as Virgin eyes merger opportunities

| Bernd Struben

Airlines are still recovering from the years long pandemic travel disruptions, fuelling merger speculation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Westpac shares soon be saying bon voyage to money managing?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 bank’s wealth management arm was put on the auction block in an ongoing process to streamline its…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price dips despite Foreign Investment takeover nod

| Cathryn Goh

Dye & Durham's proposed takeover of Link has received another green light.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CBA share price edges higher amid acquisition rumours

| Bernd Struben

CBA already offers broadband and certain utility services.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price remains on ice amid $3 billion cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

The company has also reaffirmed and added to its dividend guidance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay share price tumbles 11% as suitor refuses to improve takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare company refused to engage with a revised bid last month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Link share price crashing 20%?

| James Mickleboro

Link shares are being hammered on Tuesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

No deal? Here's why the Ramsay share price is on ice

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare provider's share price isn't going anywhere right now.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Atlas Arteria share price hitting the headlines on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

This confirms reports circulating the past few days.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price shrugs off latest blow to Turquoise Hill deal

| Bernd Struben

Turquoise Hill’s co-owned Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia is one of the largest known copper and gold deposits in the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Link share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why was the Link share price placed on ice today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price climbs another 10%. Could a fresh takeover bid be on the horizon?

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker believes further bidders could make a play for the fintech.

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Technology Shares

Nuix share price rockets 26% on takeover speculation before halt

| James Mickleboro

Nuix shares were rocketing higher on Friday morning before being halted...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro now Tyro: Could there be 'Potentia-l' for other ASX tech shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Potentia looks to be searching for a takeover. Could other ASX tech shares be in its sights?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price surges 9% on ACCC takeover nod

| Zach Bristow

The compeition watchdog has given the green light, paving the way for the company's acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price rallies 31% following rejected takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The fintech has slapped back a a takeover offer valuing it at close to $700 million

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Incitec Pivot shares set for a demerger?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is being split in two better than staying together?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths share price edges higher as shareholders green light MyDeal takeover

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' MyDeal acquisition has been given the thumbs up...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price lower despite Turquoise Hill agreement

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto's shares are falling on Tuesday despite an acquisition update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

About to go shopping? Kogan share price slides 5% amid acquisition rumours

| Zach Bristow

There's speculation the online retailer could be on the hunt.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price dips despite $4.9b Turquoise Hill deal

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto is set to acquire the remaining stake in Turquoise Hill.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro share price rockets 40% on takeover approach

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the software company are taking off on Wednesday amid details of a takeover offer.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 company bought over $65 million of De Grey shares in August

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 gold miner has snapped up an additional stake in De Grey Mining...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Flight Centre share price up amid M&A rumours

| Brooke Cooper

Flight Centre is rumoured to be eyeing US travel company Altour International.

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay share price plunges 4% after suitor withdraws takeover offer

| Tony Yoo

A handy exit for investors of the private hospital provider has now disappeared. What now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Pendal takeover will create a $200b asset manager, so why is the Perpetual share price tanking?

| Zach Bristow

Perpetual shares finished down amid a proposed acquisition.

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price soars 15% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s good news for Pendal shareholders.

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