July 4, 2024

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Closing Bell 4th July: Santos rallies on takeover interest. ASX rise continues as materials and energy gain

Australian shares rose 1% on Thursday afternoon, supported by an ongoing bull market in New York ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Santos shares increased 4% to $8 following reports from Bloomberg that Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co are exploring bids for Santos to expand their overseas gas investments. Analysts highlighted potential challenges, including the need for FIRB clearance and control complexities.

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