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ASX 200 rises 99 points to a new record close of 7491. A Manic Monday of M&A activity with APT bid for by US Square Inc in an all scrip deal valuing APT at $39bn. OSH and STO agree to tie teh know and iron ore enters a bear market with FMG off 2% one of the few losers. The Big Bank Basket rose to $181.45.
European market set to open firmer. Dow futures up around 150 points . Asian markets bounce.