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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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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher after Glencore merger collapses

| James Mickleboro

The parties couldn't come to an agreement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas shares higher on Jetstar Japan sale

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo is saying sayonara to one of its brands.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX tech stock rockets 50% on Aura takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the $260 billion Glencore merger is a 'high-stakes gamble' for Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto has until 5 February to clarify its $260 billion merger intentions with Glencore.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto shares sink 6% on Glencore merger bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The market is reacting negatively to this potential mega-merger.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope shares fall after rejecting 'significantly undervalued' takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The steel products company has given a firm no.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope shares jump 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This steel company is a takeover target. Here's what you need to know.

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Gold

ASX gold stock tumbles on big merger news

| James Mickleboro

What did the gold miner announce today? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share is leaping higher today on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share following a strategic acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre share price soaring 9% on big acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are clearly pleased with Flight Centre’s new acquisition. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These two takeover targets are still trading below their potential bid prices

| Cameron England

Takeovers can provide windfall gains for investors, if they get in at the right price.

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Gold

This ASX 300 gold stock is rocketing 27% amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has received a new takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which 10-bagger ASX gold stock is surging 65% today on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX gold miner on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the BHP share price lifting today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are grabbing a lot of investor interest on Monday. Let’s see why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover bid launched for childcare operator

| Cameron England

A takeover bid has been launched for an ASX-listed childcare operator, with its larger rival saying it makes sense to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie names 16 potential ASX takeover targets

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these shares could be taken over in the near term.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hansen just announced a new UK acquisition. So why is the share price falling?

| Kevin Gandiya

The software provider expands its telco footprint with a UK buyout.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank shares higher on $159m Better Medical acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The private health insurance giant is making a big acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 300 stock tumbles on US expansion plans

| James Mickleboro

An expansion into the United States isn't getting investors excited on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 share is jumping 9% on $110m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 300 stock jumps 23% to record high on 'transformational acquisition'

| James Mickleboro

This share is heading to the moon on Tuesday. But why exactly?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 13% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is being sold off on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

Is this ASX gold stock a takeover target?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's core operations have caught the eye of suitors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

SOLDA? Here's why Soul Patts shares look a little different today

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange has happened to Soul Patts shares today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

It's time to say farewell to Brickworks shares on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

It's the end of an era.

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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.

Read more »

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 28% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a strong session on Wednesday after accepting a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 23% on $1.1b takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This stock has accepted a takeover offer but it is a deep discount to its 52-week high.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares drop despite L1 Capital merger agreement

| James Mickleboro

These fund managers have agreed to merge their operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is taking off this morning.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is racing higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is making a key acquisition.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares push higher on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

What is the latest on this potential deal? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is making a 'cutting-edge' US$28m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is this tech stock buying? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price halted amid $3.9b game-changing US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The market darling is aiming to accelerate growth in the US with this major deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing on takeover news?

| James Mickleboro

This payments company has accepted a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 7% on merger news

| James Mickleboro

This struggling company could be close to merging with a rival.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX stock is up 50% on takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A takeover offer is getting investors excited this morning. Let's dig deeper into things.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares rocket on $30b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant could be going private after receiving a takeover approach.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 share just received a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This share is jumping today after receiving a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johns Lyng Group shares enter trading halt. Is it a takeover target?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock looks ripe for a takeover.

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