The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Monday: ** The talks between Barrick Gold Corp and Newmont Mining Corp over a combination that would create a gold mining behemoth have hit a snag, but two sources close to the situation say the companies remain keen on a deal and discussions are likely to resume.** Chinese drugmaker Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd has raised its offer for U.S.-listed Chindex International Inc by 15 percent to $223.6 million after a bidding war for the China-focused hospital chain.
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities, such as exploration and mine development. Shares of ABX fell by 1.86% or $-0.34/share to $17.98. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $13.43 and as high as $21.70. On average, 12720400 shares of ABX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 8633925.
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities, such as exploration and mine development. Shares of ABX fell by 1.88% or $-0.38/share to $19.81. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.22 and as high as $23.78. On average, 3195800 shares of ABX.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2319077.
Chindex International Inc. is a healthcare company. Shares of CHDX fell by 0.13% or $-0.03/share to $22.94. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $12.85 and as high as $23.06. On average, 107908 shares of CHDX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 45011.
Newmont Mining Corporation, is primarily a gold producer with operations and/or assets in the United States, Australia, Peru, Indonesia, Ghana, New Zealand and Mexico. Shares of NEM fell by 0.88% or $-0.21/share to $23.54. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $20.79 and as high as $35.44. On average, 10043400 shares of NEM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 5468587.
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