The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 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.** Pfizer may come back to bid for British drug company AstraZeneca after its reported 60 billion pound ($100.85 billion) takeover approach was rejected, since a deal could make sense for the U.S. pharmaceuticals giant as it seeks to build up its cancer franchise.
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 0.39% or $-0.07/share to $17.91. 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 1672051.
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 0.3% or $-0.06/share to $19.75. 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 607697.
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 traded higher by 6.5% or $1.53/share to $25.07. 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 2701283.
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