Despite its 22-year history on the ASX, the best day ever for the AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price wasn’t that long ago.

In October 2020, AMP set a new record when its shares gained a whopping 19.53% in a single session.

After finishing the previous session at $1.28, the AMP share price closed 30 October’s session at a hefty $1.53.

For comparison, the company’s second-best day on the ASX saw its share price boosted 11% higher.

So, what spurred the record gain that day in the diversified financial services company’s shares? Let’s take a look.

AMP’s best day on the ASX

The best day ever for the AMP share price was brought about by a takeover offer.

On the morning of 30 October 2020, AMP announced it has received an indicative, non-binding takeover offer from US-based Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES).

Ares had proposed to purchase all of AMP’s shares in a scheme of arrangement.

While the news evidently excited the market, the company did note it was considering the offer alongside many other possibilities for the business’s future.

At the time, The Motley Fool Australia reported on rumours that Ares was offering to pay $1.85 per share, valuing AMP at $6.3 billion. A few days later AMP confirmed the rumours were true.

Unfortunately for excited shareholders, the takeover offer fizzled out.

Hopes may have been pricked again when the two companies planned to enter a joint venture in February 2021. The AMP share price gained 7% when it was announced the company was in talks with Ares once more. Unfortunately, that discussion also fizzled out.

Perhaps a partnership between Ares and AMP was simply not meant to be.

AMP share price snapshot

Since its best day on the ASX, the AMP share price has fallen 33%. It has also fallen 27% since the start of 2021.

Right now, a share in AMP will set an investor back $1.13 as at the market close on Friday.

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be a good way to invest into shares.

There are lots of different investments to consider. Businesses in the technology space may have a particularly good outlook because of the higher margins and the typically stronger growth profile.

These two could be particularly good ones to think about:

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

This is a sector-based ETF. As the name may suggest, it gives investor exposure to the global cybersecurity space.

Betashares says that with cybercrime on the rise, the demand for cybersecurity services is expected to grow strongly for the foreseeable future. The size of the global cybersecurity market is expected to be US$248.26 billion, up from US$137.63 billion in 2017.

The portfolio includes global cybersecurity giants, as well as emerging players, from across the world. A vast majority of the portfolio, around 90.3%, is from the US. But the underlying earnings are effectively from around the world.

In terms of the actual holdings, there are a total of 39 positions. But the biggest 10 positions: Crowdstrike, Okta, Accenture, Cisco Systems, Cloudflare, Fortinet, Varonis Systems, Cyberark Software and Splunk.

Whilst systems software makes up just over half of the portfolio, the ETF is allocated to other segments like communications equipment, internet services and infrastructure, research and consulting, IT consulting and other services, and application software.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance, but the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF has performed strongly since inception in August 2016 with an average return per annum of 22.3%.

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

This ETF is an index based on the largest 100 non-financial businesses listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

As BetaShares says, it includes some of the most innovative companies that are revolutionising our lives and at the forefront of the new economy.

It has an annual management fee of 0.48% which gives fairly concentrated exposure into names like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Alphabet, Facebook, Tesla, Nvidia, PayPal and Adobe.

But there’s also more to the portfolio than just the largest global tech names. Other names in the portfolio include Cisco Systems, PepsiCo, Broadcom, Costco, Texas Instruments, Honeywell and Moderna.

Whilst it’s not necessarily meant to be very tech heavy, it is. Around half of the portfolio is IT, with another 19.7% in communication services and 16.7% in consumer discretionary. Alphabet, Facebook and Netflix count as communication services. Amazon, Tesla and MercadoLibre count as consumer discretionary.

Since inception, Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF has seen an average return per annum of 23.1% including the fees.

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The Cettire Ltd (ASX: CTT) share price was an exceptionally strong performer on Friday.

Thanks to a late buying flurry, the online retailer’s shares stormed 24% higher to hit a record high of $3.21.

The Cettire share price eventually closed the day 22% higher at $3.17.

Why did the Cettire share price rocket higher?

The rise in the Cettire share price on Friday appears to be related to a leading US fund manager buying shares.

According to a change in substantial holding notice which was filed after the market close, Cat Rock Capital has been increasing its stake in the company.

The notice shows that the fund manager has picked up just under 4.5 million Cettire shares since the start of June. This brings its holding to a total of ~25.3 million shares, which is the equivalent of a 6.63% stake.

Cat Rock Capital’s most recent purchase was on Thursday when the fund manager picked up 990,661 shares for a total consideration of ~$2.55 million. This represents an average purchase price of $2.57 per share.

It is also worth noting that the last time the fund manager filed a change of substantial holding notice, it was buying shares the very next day. This could potentially mean that Cat Rock Capital was back in the market today topping up its holding even further.

This would certainly go some way to explaining why the volume of shares was so much higher than normal today.

Cat Rock Capital is known as an activist investor. Currently it is pushing the Just Eat Takeaway board to divest assets or explore a merger with a larger rival.

It’s unclear at this point whether the fund manager sees opportunities to unlock value in the Cettire share price. Though, it certainly appears keen to build a sizeable position in the company, which would give it the opportunity to have some level of influence.

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The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price continued its slide on Friday.

The fresh milk and infant formula company’s shares ended the day down 1% to $5.73.

This means A2 Milk shares are now down 51% since the start of the year.

Is the A2 Milk share price a bargain buy?

While opinion is admittedly very divided on where the A2 Milk share price is going next, one top broker expects it to rebound higher.

According to a recent note out of Bell Potter, its analysts have retained their buy rating but trimmed their price target on the company’s shares to $7.70.

Based on the latest A2 Milk share price, this implies potential upside of 34% over the next 12 months.

What did the broker say?

While Bell Potter has reduced its earnings estimates materially, it still believes the A2 Milk share price offers value for money. Particularly given the good work the company has done rebalancing its inventory after a disastrous FY 2021.

Commenting on its inventory, the broker said: “We think the market is underestimating the impact that inventory swaps and sales pullbacks [had] on FY21 and while this is unlikely to be recovered in FY22e, it gives a glimpse of the relative FY21 under earn relative to baseline. As YOY comparisons become softer in 2H22e and with inventory positions reduced we would anticipate a resumption of top line growth to ensue.”

“Our Buy rating remains unchanged. Sell-in rates materially lagged sell-out rates in 2H21, implying steps to reduce channel inventories have been effective. As revenues more closely align to point of sale trends we would expect top line growth to return, which could well be complemented by internalising supply chain costs in FY23-25e,” it added.

Overall, while the last 12 months have been bitterly disappointing for the A2 Milk shareholders, Bell Potter appears cautiously optimistic that it will be a different story over the next 12 months.

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If small cap shares are a little too high risk for your tastes, then you might be better off looking at the mid cap space.

These companies are lower down the risk scale but still have the potential to generate outsized returns for investors over the long term.

With that in mind, I have picked out three mid cap ASX shares that have been rated as buys. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Audinate Group Limited (ASX: AD8)

The first mid cap ASX share to look at is this digital audio-visual networking technologies provider. Audinate is the company behind the industry-leading Dante audio over IP networking solution. Demand for the solution rebounded strongly in FY 2021, leading to the company reporting a 22.5% increase in revenue to US$25 million.

UBS is very positive on Audinate. Last week its analysts put a buy rating and $11.75 price target on its shares.

Hipages Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: HPG)

Another mid cap ASX share to look at is Hipages. It is a leading Australian-based online platform and software as a service (SaaS) provider that connects tradies with residential and commercial consumers. It has been growing at a strong rate in recent years and this continued in FY 2021. This saw the company report a 22% year on year jump in revenue to $55.8 million. It also reported a 27% increase in its monthly recurring revenue (MRR) to $5.2 million.

Goldman Sachs believes the company is well-placed for growth over the long term. It currently has a buy rating and $4.35 price target on its shares.

Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA)

A final mid cap ASX share to consider buying is Nearmap. The leading aerial imagery technology and location data company’s platform gives businesses instant access to high resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D datasets, and integrated geospatial tools. Demand has been increasing for its offering, particularly in the North American market. Pleasingly, management appears confident this will continue. It is targeting annualised contract value (ACV) growth of 20% to 40% per annum over the long term, with underlying churn of less than 10%.

Morgan Stanley remains bullish on the company’s prospects. Last month it retained its overweight rating and $3.20 price target on its shares.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose by 0.5% to 7,523 points.

Here are some of the highlights from the ASX:

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

TechnologyOne announced today that it has agreed to buy Scientia Resource Management, a UK company servicing the higher education sector.

The deal is expected to cost £12 million, including an initial payment of £6 million upfront and further payments based on achieving progressive earnouts to FY23. It will be paid from cash funded from “internal sources”.

Scientia provides mission critical software for over 150 leading universities across the UK and Australia.

The TechnologyOne CEO Edward Chung said:

The acquisition forms part of our strategic focus to deliver the deepest functionality for higher education and it will accelerate our growth and competitive position in the UK as well as have significant benefits in the Australian higher education market.

The acquisition further expands our global software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for higher education. The integration of the Scientia’s advanced academic timetabling and resource scheduling capabilities, combined with our market leading student management, HR and payroll, enterprise asset management and finance capabilities, will provide smarter decision-making eliminating underutilisation of space and resources that is paramount for higher education across the globe in a post-COVID world.

The TechnologyOne share price went up 3% today, making it one of the better performers in the ASX 200.

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM)

Cimic announced that it has been granted two contract extensions for planning, maintenance and shutdown services in Western Australia.

The contract extensions are expected to generate revenue to UGL of approximately $160 million.

One of the contracts is for a leading oil and gas company including planning and execution of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, access, insulation, coatings and fire protection.

The other contract extension for the ASX 200 share is for maintenance, projects and shutdown services for a leading oil and gas company for assets for the north west of Western Australia including onshore and offshore operations.

Cimic executive Chair and CEO Juan Santamaria said:

UGL has the workforce and expertise to support the full spectrum of structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation services for the resources sector. We’re proud to contribute some of the nation’s most advanced gas production systems and the delivery of energy solution for all Australians on behalf of these leading oil and gas companies.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) and Milton Corporation Limited (ASX: MLT)

The ASX 200 share Soul Patts and Milton have agreed on an exchange ratio for Milton shareholders.

Milton shareholders will receive 0.1863 Soul Patts shares for every Milton share they own if the scheme is approved.

The Milton independent board committee has reiterated its recommendation that shareholders vote for the deal. The independent expert has concluded, and has continued to conclude, that the scheme is fair and reasonable and in the best interest of Milton shareholders.

This deal values Milton at $7.18 per share, based on the Soul Patts share price of $35.76 on 2 September 2021, including the value of the fully franked special dividend, the fully franked Milton final dividend and the Milton shareholder eligibility for the Soul Patts final dividend.

Milton said the deal represents a 5.6% premium to Milton’s share price, a 25.9% premium to Milton’s pre-tax net tangible assets (NTA) and a 48% premium to Milton’s post-tax NTA as at 2 September 2021.

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The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price was out of form on Friday.

The regional bank’s shares ended the day 1.5% lower at $9.94.

Why did the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price drop?

The weakness in Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price on Friday was driven by the bank’s shares going ex-dividend this morning for its final dividend.

Last month when the company released its full year results, it declared a fully franked 26.5 cents per share final dividend.

This morning the bank’s shares traded without the rights to this dividend. When this happens, a share will drop in line with its dividend to reflect the fact that buyers won’t be receiving it.

For those that are eligible to receive the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank dividend, they can look forward to receiving it on 30 September.

Is this a buying opportunity?

One leading broker that sees a lot of value in the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price is Macquarie.

Last month the broker put an outperform rating and $11.00 price target on its shares. Based on the latest Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price, this implies potential upside of almost 11% over the next 12 months excluding dividends.

And with Macquarie forecasting a fully franked dividend of 55 cents per share in FY 2022, the potential return on offer here extends to just over 16%.

According to the note, its analysts believe the bank’s growth strategy is delivering results. And while Macquarie acknowledges that the returns profile is soft, it feels this is already reflected in the multiples that its shares trades on.

All in all, the broker feels this makes the bank a good option for investors at the current level and has retained its outperform rating.

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) pushed upwards to finish the week higher. The benchmark index closed 0.48% higher to 7,521.7 points. Investors were treated to a positive Friday, with most sectors rising or remaining steady. The only sector to experience a more sizeable fall was the tech sector.

However, the question is: which shares from the top 200 delivered the most green on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that delivered the biggest gains while the market fell:

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the lithium mining company increased 7% despite no news out. Find out more about Orocobre here.

The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC). The mining company’s shares gained 6.82% to $2 today despite no announcements. Following today’s gain, the Alumina share price is now up 18.5% in the past week. Uncover the latest Alumina information here.

Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX 200 shares:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE)	$9.79	6.99%
Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC)	$1.995	6.68%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)	$2.835	6.58%
IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)	$31.50	5.00%
Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE)	$10.51	3.75%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)	$7.075	3.59%
Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX: RHC)	$72.22	3.51%
Brickworks Ltd (ASX: BKW)	$24.93	3.40%
Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU)	$10.06	3.29%
Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT)	$7.29	3.26%

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has ended the trading week on a high note. At the closing bell, the ASX 200 finished the day up a healthy 0.5% to 7,522.9 points.

But let’s dig a little deeper and see which ASX 200 shares topped the trading volume charts today.

3 of the heaviest trading ASX 200 shares today

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)

ASX 200 miner South32 is our first cab off the rank today. This diversified miner has seen a hefty 19 million of its shares trade today. This coincides with yet another bumper rise in the South32 share price today.

The company put on another 2.5% to $3.28 a share after hitting a new 52-week high of $3.30 earlier today. This latest move means South32 is now up an impressive 9.7% over the past week. This is probably the reason why there are so many S32 shares trading today.

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)

Another miner in Pilbara Minerals makes the list today. ASX 200 lithium producer Pilbara saw some healthy green numbers this Friday. At the close, Pilbara was up 2.26% to $2.26 after climbing as high as $2.35 earlier today, or 5% higher.

All of this is despite the absence of any major news or announcements out of this hot lithium share. Today’s share price gains have resulted in a sizeable 27.38 million Pilbara shares swappings hands.

Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC)

Last, but certainly not least, today we have ASX 200 aluminium and alumina producer Alumina Limited. Alumina is another resources share that has been on a roll lately. Today, we have seen the company gain an impressive 6.68% to $1.99 a share after making a new 52-week high of its own at $1.06 earlier today. 

With no other news out of Alumina, it is this substantial jump that seems to have seen a whopping 29.28 million Alumina shares bought and sold this Friday.

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The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has taken its investors on a rollercoaster ride ever since the topic of cycling elevated sales and inventory issues began to emerge late last year.

Kogan shares have tumbled in each and every single one of its updates this year, in addition to sharp declines during its half-year and full year FY21 results announcements.

In an article featured on Livewire, Chris Stott from 1851 Capital and James Gerrish from Market Matters take a look as to whether or not the Kogan share price is a buy, hold or sell.

What do experts think about the Kogan share price?

Stott reiterated his view to sell Kogan shares.

“Sell again. We think they’ve still got inventory issues that will remain for a little while longer, perhaps longer than what people are expecting.”

“They’re cycling higher comps, benefiting at the moment from being locked down, but as soon as the economy reopens, their comps should normalise back down. So sell,” he said.

The concept of cycling higher comparables has been a drag on more than just the Kogan share price this reporting season.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) for example, flagged in its FY21 results announcement that “Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch experienced moderating sales growth from mid-March as they began to cycle the strong demand experienced in the prior year.”

The idea that growth could be flat to negative in the short term has spooked many investors and placed downward pressure on both Wesfarmers and other retail players.

Gerrish on the other hand chose to give the Kogan share price a second chance.

“I think it’s a buy, Matt, at around $11. Obviously, they stuffed up in FY21. There’s no doubt about it.”

“They got too bullish on the demand for their products. And when you have a heap of inventory, it’s hard to store it, it costs money and they’ve obviously had to try and move it through sales. So I think that’s a lesson for them. And I think going out into ’22, that aggressive stance towards growth will eventually pay dividends. So it’s a buy at these levels, at around $11,” he said.

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