Hypercom Corporation (NYSE:

) is ticking higher on rumors that it could be acquired by ViVOtech after negotiations with VerFone Systems (NYSE:

). This article may include mentions of rumors, chatter, or unconfirmed information. Readers should beware that while unconfirmed information may be correlated with increased volatility in securities, price movements based on unofficial information may change quickly based on increased speculation, clarification, or release of official news.