"Takeover speculation" refers to rumors or discussions surrounding the possibility of one company buying or acquiring another company. It usually involves speculating or guessing about such potential buyout or merger.
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In the meantime, the stock's main boost since last year has been the fact that it's been the subject
of takeover speculation.
The good news helped push Twitter's stock (TWTR) up by more than 11 % on Wednesday following the report, the largest increase since the company was the subject of
takeover speculation in October.
Dresser - Rand's shares closed at $ 79.91 on Sept. 19, having risen 27 percent over the past three months
on takeover speculation.
Since Treasury Wine Estates was demerged from brewer Foster's and floated on the Australian Securities Exchange it has been the subject of
heavy takeover speculation with its iconic wine brands and assets on the shopping list of most global players in the wine and wider beverages market.
NEW YORK (TheStreet)-- Don't get caught up in
the takeover speculation game, Jim Cramer warned his Mad Money viewers Thursday.
The takeover speculation follows Neiman Marcus's announcement Tuesday that it's working with financial advisers on a review of its strategic options.
The takeover speculation follows Neiman Marcus's announcement Tuesday that it's working with financial advisers on a review of its strategic options, which may include selling part or all of its business.