At lunch on Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a small decline. The benchmark index is currently down 0.1% to 6,754.1 points.
Hereâs what is happening on the ASX 200 today:
ANZ shares edge lower
The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price is edging lower on Thursday. This follows the completion of the institutional component of the banking giantâs capital raising. ANZ raised gross proceeds of approximately $1.7 billion at a 12.7% discount of $18.90 per new share. These funds are being used for the acquisition of the banking operations of Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN).
Link accepts takeover offer
The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) share price is zooming higher after Dye & Durham agreed to increase its takeover offer again. Dye & Durham has lifted its offer from $4.57 per share to $4.81 per share and Link is recommending shareholders vote in favour of the proposal. Shareholders will also be entitled to a 13 cents per share consideration from the potential sale of Linkâs BCM business.
Zip share price higher on Q4 update
The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) share price is pushing higher today. Investors have been buying the buy now pay later (BNPL) providerâs shares after responding positively to its quarterly update. Zip reported group quarterly revenue growth of 27% to $160.1 million from its 12 million customers. The company also revealed that it is closing down its Singapore, Zip Business, and Pocketbook businesses. It is also looking at options for other Rest of the World businesses, including the UK.
Best and worst ASX 200 performers
The best performer on the ASX 200 on Thursday has been the Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price with a gain of over 15%. This follows the release of a strong quarterly update. Going the other way, the worst performer has been the Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price with a 5% decline on no news.
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More reading
- Telix share price soars 11% following ‘first commercial quarter’
- Link share price jumps 10% on takeover deal
- ANZ share price edges lower after capital raising
- The Imugene share price has rocketed 77% in a month. Whatâs going on?
- Zip share price up 5% following Q4 update
Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in TELIXPHARM DEF SET. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Link Administration Holdings Ltd and ZIPCOLTD FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
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