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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel shares rose 2.6% to A$28.74 after confirming it is reviewing a revised A$32.35 per share cash takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. The offer remains about 11% above the closing price, reflecting market doubts. BlueScope posted first-half net profit of A$391 million and forecast higher earnings, while the board said no action is required and there is no certainty of a deal.
18 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.29% at 8,720.8, led by gains in tech and healthcare, while miners fell. BlueScope rejected a A$13.2 billion takeover bid from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Ansell shares dropped 6.2% as CEO Neil Salmon announced his retirement, with Nathalie Ahlström set to take over in February. The Australian dollar slipped to about 67 U.S. cents.
8 January 2026
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New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.
6 January 2026
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Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares fell 2.2% to A$38.19 on Tuesday, with about 4 million shares traded, as investors braced for an inflation report due Wednesday. The decline tracked losses across major Australian banks and followed a 0.5% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Money markets priced a 33% chance of a February rate hike after recent inflation data. Westpac’s first-quarter results are set for February 13.
6 January 2026
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BlueScope Steel stock jumps 21% on A$30 takeover bid — the next catalyst investors are watching

BlueScope Steel stock jumps 21% on A$30 takeover bid — the next catalyst investors are watching

BlueScope Steel shares jumped 20.6% to A$29.48 after SGH and Steel Dynamics made a non-binding A$30-per-share takeover offer. The proposal, received Dec. 12, is subject to due diligence, exclusivity, and other conditions. BlueScope’s board is reviewing the bid against its own valuation. The company previously rejected lower offers, citing execution risks.
6 January 2026
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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL): Share Price, Buy‑Back, Gas Battle and 2026 Outlook as at 2 December 2025

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL): Share Price, Buy‑Back, Gas Battle and 2026 Outlook as at 2 December 2025

BlueScope Steel shares closed at A$24.35 on 1 December 2025, up 0.33%, with turnover above 2.3 million shares. FY2025 profit fell sharply, with NPAT at A$84 million after a large impairment, while the company maintained a low net debt and paid a 30 cent final dividend. Market cap stands near A$10.7 billion after ongoing buy-backs. A new CEO is set to take over amid ongoing capital projects and safety concerns.
2 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Trivariate Research Recommends Dividend Growth Stocks to Shield Portfolios Amid Market Selloff
    May 19, 2026, 5:27 PM EDT. Trivariate Research suggests investors pivot to dividend growth stocks for downside protection amid a market selloff. The S&P 500 is facing a third consecutive losing session as 10-year Treasury yields hit their highest since early 2025, surpassing 4.6%. Traditional defensive sectors like pharmaceuticals and utilities now constitute just over 10% of the S&P 500, down from nearly 30% 25 years ago. Trivariate targets stocks with at least five years of consistent dividend growth, forecasted sales growth of 7%, and earnings growth of 10%. Notable picks include Rollins, a pest control firm with a 10% yoy dividend increase and solid analyst support, and Cheniere Energy, benefiting from geopolitical factors and rising earnings forecasts. Both stocks exemplify resilience and growth potential in volatile markets.

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Kraken Robotics Stock Rises: Why PNG Rebounded After the TSXV Holiday

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Kraken Robotics shares closed up 2.2% at C$7.44 Tuesday, outperforming the TSX Composite’s 0.3% drop. The move followed no new company disclosures, with investors focusing on the pending C$615 million Covelya acquisition and 2026 guidance. Trading volume reached 1.48 million shares. Kraken recently reported 2025 revenue of C$102.2 million and guided 2026 revenue to C$165–175 million.
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SMCI Stock Alert: Super Micro Slips as Sales Shake-Up Tests AI Server Rally

19 May 2026
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Keysight Shares Surge as Orders Hit Record High

Keysight Shares Surge as Orders Hit Record High

19 May 2026
Keysight Technologies shares climbed nearly 4% in after-hours trading Tuesday after reporting fiscal Q2 revenue of $1.72 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.87 per share, beating analyst estimates. Orders rose to $2.05 billion from $1.32 billion a year earlier. The stock closed at $344.11, then traded at $357.80 after the bell. S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell during the session.
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