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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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Recent Mergers & Acquisitions News

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why has this ASX 300 stock just been placed in a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 stock is sitting out today's trading thanks to some big news.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining services stock is exploding 65% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Only one set of shareholders will be smiling on Tuesday.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX companies are deploying dividends to secure a $1.9 billion deal?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends appear to have sealed the deal for an ASX mega-merger.

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Energy Shares

Origin shares fall despite 'highly strategic' $300m renewable energy acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Origin is taking a big step in its clean energy transition.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ansell shares jump 14% amid blockbuster acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Ansell is making a big acquisition and it could be a big boost to its earnings.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords small-cap is soaring 33% on a takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has received a takeover offer. But is it enough?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ansell share price hits pause as company gloves up for $975 million acquisition

| Sebastian Bowen

Ansell shares won't be trading for a while...

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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price hits new 52-week high amid $375m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp is offloading another asset as it reshapes its business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 9% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A South Korean chaebol has its eyes on this stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APM share price placed on ice as $1.8 billion deal goes dud

| Mitchell Lawler

It's all question marks and raised eyebrows for shareholders of this ASX company today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Star Entertainment shares be next in line to catch a takeover bid?

| Sebastian Bowen

Star shares have been battered, but could a buyout be coming?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the tech stock the banking giant just invested in

| James Mickleboro

CBA has made an interesting investment. Here's what you need to know.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 10% on a $985 million cash bid!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 stock on the back of a $985 million cash takeover bid.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX blue-chip share is throwing $202 million at another acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie healthcare company is growing its presence in Switzerland.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral share price falls after rejecting Seven Group takeover

| James Mickleboro

The offer 'undervalues' Boral according to its committee.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price marching higher on new lithium project acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Mineral Resources share price on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Appen shares plunges 17% after takeover collapse

| James Mickleboro

Well that didn't take long...

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is suspended amid takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX share is rumoured to have received a takeover offer.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down tech stock has received a takeover offer. But did the market expect too much?

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Technology Shares

Appen share price on watch following takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

But will the offer price be a huge disappointment to investors?

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Technology Shares

What caused this small-cap ASX stock to surge 90% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating some big news on Monday.

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Bank Shares

Virgin Money share price pops 34% on takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This UK bank could be leaving the ASX boards in the near future.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX small cap stock is rocketing 27% on 'transformative' merger

| James Mickleboro

Investors are liking the look of this merger plan.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price jumps 38% on $381 million takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This renewable energy company could be leaving the ASX boards soon.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares rocketing up to 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Takeover offers have been put on the table for these companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Alumina shares leap 8% on Alcoa takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Alumina share price soaring following confirmation of Alcoa’s takeover intentions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSR share price jumps again as blockbuster bid confirmed

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are excited about a potential takeover.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is frozen on a $976 million acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

This company is about to throw down more than one-tenth of its value to double its production.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares tumble despite Suncorp Bank takeover approval

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Competition Tribunal has finally given the deal the thumbs up.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APM shares rocket 73% after rejecting $1.5b takeover

| James Mickleboro

$1.5 billion wasn't enough for this company's board.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Boral shares outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

This building materials company has received a takeover offer.

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Technology Shares

Altium shares rocket on $9.1b takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock looks set to leave the ASX boards after accepting a takeover offer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX tech stock is rocketing 16% on takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

A pretty premium is being offered to acquire this little-known company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rinehart's next move: Why Liontown shares could be on the menu

| Tristan Harrison

Is Rinehart charging up a takeover bid?

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Energy Shares

Why the Santos share price could surge in 2024 without Woodside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were quick to punish Santos after merger talks with Woodside ended without a deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos shares incinerate 8% as Woodside walks away

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is taking a meat cleaver to Santos shares as a match made in energy paradise is laid to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip share price rises as investors buy now on takeover talk

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are buying now on rumours of a takeover payoff later.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Metcash shares tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

This wholesaler has just received a $300 million cash injection.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Metcash shares paused for $325m capital raising to fund Superior Food acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is Metcash looking to acquire?

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