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The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Monday November 25:
Sears Denies Report Sears Canada is for SaleThe Rumor:
Shares of Sears Holdings
SHLD rose sharply early Monday on a report from
NY Post Chairman Eddie Lampert was considering a possible sale of the Canadian retail unit. Sears later denied the report, saying it was "false."
Sears Holdings closed Monday at $65.80, a gain of 7% on 1.5 times average volume.
Harris Interactive to be Acquired by Nielsen for $2.00/ShareThe Deal:
Harris Interactive
HPOL announced Monday that it has agreed to be acquired by Nielsen Holdings
NLSN for $2.00 per share. Nielsen will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Harris Interactive's common stock through a wholly owned subsidiary formed for the purpose of making the offer.
The deal is expected to close in Q1 2014.
Harris Interactive closed Monday at $1.99, a loss of 4%.
Report 3 Companies Looking at Potential Given Imaging TakeoverThe Rumor:
Shares of Given Imaging
GIVN moved higher after the open Monday, on a report from Israel's
Globes that three companies, which may include Johnson & Johnson
JNJ, Samsung Electronics
SSNLF and Fujifilm Holdings
FUJIY.
Given Imaging declined comment on the rumor.
Given Imaging closed Monday at $22.63, a gain of 6.5% on 7 times average volume.
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