Wednesday 15th December 2021

One final mega deal ahead of the Christmas break with CSL bidding more than $16 billion for a Swiss Pharmaceutical group. 

Also today:
A surge of COVID cases in NSW, but the state is still set to lift restrictions today
Businesses report stronger trading conditions
Woolworths’ share price tumbles as COVID costs hit hard

Wednesday 15th December 2021
One final mega deal ahead of the Christmas break with CSL bidding more than $16 billion for a Swiss Pharmaceutical group.&nbsp;
Also today:
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<li aria-level="1">A surge of COVID cases in NSW, but the state is still set to lift restrictions today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Businesses report stronger trading conditions</li>
<li aria-level="1">Woolworths&rsquo; share price tumbles as COVID costs hit hard</li>
</ul>

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