6 ASX stocks that have received takeover bids already in 2025
Dropsuite (ASX:DSE)
Unlike other bids which we will list, this offer will be going ahead with this company having signed a binding deal and recommending to shareholders to vote for the transaction. It was not a big premium, with the share price being a…
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The term “Trumpcession” has emerged recently as economists and political analysts speculate about a possible economic downturn linked to policies and decisions made during and after the Trump administration. As global trade disruptions continue to evolve, many are asking: Could these disruptions spark a global recession? Let’s explore the potential economic implications of these trade…
Elections are integral to any nation and influence economic policies, enterprise sentiment, and investor confidence. Australia’s federal elections have historically been recognised by increased market activity and often short-term volatility as investors assess potential changes to policy and economic direction.
But how do elections impact the Australian stock market? Do certain political parties tend to create…
How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? By now it seems a fait accompli that Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) will collapse - it is question of when and not if. It had a cash balance of $79m as at the close of CY24, is burning through $50m every month, its debtors have had a gutful…
Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office is reviving arguments for what we would call the “Trump trade.” After all, the term itself, which became popular during his first term as President, describes market movements resulting from his pro-business policies, tax cuts, and a deregulatory agenda. With Trump back to being the primary actor on the stage, investors…
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, expected to commence on January 20, 2025, questions arise about how his trade and economic policies might affect the United States and global economic relationships. The initial part of his presidency significantly influenced U.S. trade relationships, inflation trends, and supply chains, and the proposed policies for the…
Here are our 6 Best ASX Stocks for 2025!
Opthea (ASX:OPT)
Its been a long wait, but 2025 will finally be the year Opthea (ASX:OPT) investors receive Phase 3 results. Opthea is an optometry biotech developing Sozinibercept - a drug fighting wet AMD. Wet AMD is the leading cause of blindness, impacting 3.5m people annually…
Here are 6 ASX CEOs who departed their companies in 2024
Larry Diamond - Zip (ASX:ZIP)
Since Afterpay's acquisition, Zip (ASX:ZIP) has been the flagship BNPL company of the ASX. It managed to survive a cash crunch, a spectacular collapse in its valuation as interest rates rose, a merger attempt with Sezzle that ended…
If you thought mining & resources stocks were volatile, you probably haven't been watching the share prices of agriculture stocks generally, and of Elders (ASX:ELD). After a stellar period of growth between 2014 and 2019 (the first 5 years of CEO Mark Allison's tenure) where shares quadrupled, they are only up 13% ever since. Shares…
Department of Government Efficiency or "DOGE" is a department in Trump’s new administration where Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, will serve as the co-chair. Musk plans to contribute to the country’s efficiency through this cabinet. Trump’s political campaign for the Presidential election of 2024 was closely supported by Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk. Donald Trump referred…
