Attempts to scupper $6.3b Tatts takeover bid vintage Macquarie
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The move take a position and get a slice of the spoils in the carve-up of the Tatts Group is vintage Macquarie Group.
The move take a position and get a slice of the spoils in the carve-up of the Tatts Group is vintage Macquarie Group.
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