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Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) to acquire WINconnect for $42.4m

20 Dec 2021 - Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) has entered into an agreement to acquire WINconnect, currently majority owned by Pacific Equity Partners (PEP), for $42.4 million.

Energy weighs, Magellan tumbles 28%, St Barbara falls: ASX down 0.4% at noon

20 Dec 2021 - The ASX opened lower with Magellan Financial (ASX:MFG) and energy stocks leading the losses. At noon, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.4% or 27.2 points lower at 7276.8. The SPI …

Magellan Financial (ASX:MFG) loses major UK contract

20 Dec 2021 - Magellan Financial (ASX:MFG) has lost its $18.6 billion mandate from British wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP).

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) to acquire Bardoc Gold for $157m

20 Dec 2021 - St Barbara (ASX:SBM) and Bardoc Gold (ASX:BDC) have entered into a binding scheme implementation deed under which St Barbara will acquire all shares in the capital of…

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) appoints new chairman

20 Dec 2021 - Mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has selected Dominic Barton to succeed Simon Thompson as the company’s new chairman.

Westpac (ASX:WBC) completes sale of wholesale dealer loan book

20 Dec 2021 - Westpac (ASX:WBC) has completed the sale of its wholesale dealer loan book of around $1 billion in receivables. The news comes after the announcement in June, of West…

ASX up 0.1%, Banks & Miners lift, Tech tumbles: ASX down 0.7% over the week

17 Dec 2021 - The ASX edged lower in the afternoon session as tech stocks weighed on the market. On a positive note, the ASX managed to finish in positive territory thanks gains in…

Dexus' (ASX:DXS) industrial property valuations jump

17 Dec 2021 - Property group Dexus (ASX:DXS) has increased the total valuation of its property assets by about $421 million over the six months to December 31, or 2.4 per cent on p…

Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) raises $75m for Helloworld acquisition

17 Dec 2021 - Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has completed its $75 million placement to partly fund the acquisition of Helloworld’s corporate travel business.

NSW Supreme Court approves Afterpay (ASX:APT) deal

17 Dec 2021 - The NSW Supreme Court has approved Afterpay’s (ASX:APT) proposed takeover by Block, the US payments group formerly known as Square.

ASX gains, Afterpay & Zip plummet, Sonic falls on US purchase: ASX up 0.5% at noon

17 Dec 2021 - The ASX opened higher this morning thanks to gains in the mining, energy and banking sectors. At noon, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.5% or 38.8 points higher at 7334.5. The SP…

Transurban (ASX:TCL) adjusts costs on West Gate Tunnel Project

17 Dec 2021 - Roads developer Transurban (ASX:TCL) has reached an agreement with the Victorian Government and its subcontractor, with costs adjustments for the West Gate Tunnel Pro…

Healius (ASX:HLS) inks $301.3m deal to acquire Agilex Biolabs

17 Dec 2021 - Healthcare company Healius (ASX:HLS) is set to acquire bioanalytical laboratory Agilex Biolabs for an enterprise value of $301.3 million. Agilex Biolabs' estimated ca…

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) acquires US ProPath

17 Dec 2021 - Medical laboratory company Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) has acquired US pathology company ProPath, based in Texas. While the price was not specified, Sonic said ProPath…

Stocks of the Hour: Sonic Healthcare, Healius & Transurban

17 Dec 2021 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move featuring Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL), Healius (ASX:HLS) & Transurban (ASX:TCL).

Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) - developing high-grade iron ore for low-emission steel

16 Dec 2021 - Magnetite Mines Limited (ASX:MGT) Technical Director Mark Eames discusses the global move towards low-emission steel and the implications for Australia's iron ore exp…

PointsBet drops 7.5%, Afterpay drags: ASX finishes 0.7% lower

15 Dec 2021 - The ASX remained in the red for the afternoon session as tech stocks continued to weigh on the market. At the closing bell, the S&P/ASX 200 was 0.7% or 51 points lowe…

Blackmores (ASX:BKL) appoints new Chief Financial Officer

15 Dec 2021 - Pharmaceutical company Blackmores (ASX:BKL) has appointed Patrick Gibson as its new chief financial officer following the resignation of current CFO Gunther Burghardt…

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) completes Mt Carlton sale

15 Dec 2021 - Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has completed the sale of the Mt Carlton gold mine to Navarre Minerals (ASX:NML). Evolution has received the upfront consideration of $40 m…

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) blocks Woolies' offer for API

15 Dec 2021 - Conglomerate giant Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) is sticking to its plans to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) and intends to block Woolworths' (ASX:WOW) offe…

Challenger (ASX:CGF) appoints new CEO

15 Dec 2021 - Annuities business Challenger (ASX:CGF) has appointed Nick Hamilton as managing director and CEO, replacing Richard Howes, who announced his resignation in August.

Tech stocks drag, Corporate Travel in $175m deal: ASX down 0.6% at noon

15 Dec 2021 - The ASX is in negative territory this morning amid another surge in Covid-19 cases. At noon, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.6% or 43.5 points lower at 7334.9. The SPI futures a…

Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) to acquire Helloworld's corporate travel business

15 Dec 2021 - Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) is set to acquire Helloworld's corporate travel business with an enterprise value offer of $175 million on a cash and debt free …

MA Financial (ASX:MAF) to acquire Finsure for $145m

15 Dec 2021 - MA Financial (ASX:MAF) is set to acquire BNK Banking’s mortgage aggregation business, Finsure for $145 million on a cash and debt free basis.

Stocks of the Hour: MA Financial, Challenger & Corporate Travel Management

15 Dec 2021 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move featuring MA Financial (ASX:MAF), Challenger (ASX:CGF) & Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD).

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