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Author: james Carter

Whilst M&A (mergers & acquisitions) activity has been heating up in the retail sector over recent months, I still believe there are better sectors in which to invest and trade.

A weak session on the ASX today closing up only 0.3% despite rallying +0.07% this morning to 5,503 points.

**David Jones (DJS) receives $4 takeover bid from South African Woolworths – a 25% premium from last close at $3.19**

The ASX 200 posted strong gains today on the back of unexpected corporate activity, closing +53 points (+1%) despite the Dow posting gains of just 0.06%.

“Sell in May and go away”: should we be worried or do opportunities loom?

The ASX 200 was incredibly resilient again today in the far of continued selling offshore, closing down only -3 points at 5410 points.

As the NASDAQ gets hammered, are there potential opportunities in IT companies?

The ASX 200 was pleasantly strong today, closing only 9 points lower (-0.2%) despite weak leads from offshore. Bank and gold stocks drove today’s reslience.

Everyone’s talking interest Rates, lets stand back and consider implications

The ASX 200 was quiet throughout the whole session, closing up 13 points, with no real standout to pick from the crop.

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