- There were reports that Microsoft (MSFT) to purchase Mojang, maker of Minecraft for $2 bln.
- Bloomberg real M&A column discussed that Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) and Akamai (AKAM) may be possible takeover targets by Alibaba (BABA).
- Bloomberg real M&A column discussed that IMPV, TIBX, TDC among possible takeover targets by HP (HPQ).
- There were reports that América Movil (AMX) and Telefonica (TEF) among cos that are close to bid for Telecom Italia's (TI) Brazil operations; there was also reports that TIM Participacoes (TSU) CEO has indicated Telecom Italia (TI) did not give a price for Brazil unit amid speculation of sale.
- Related Stocks: AMOV, TEF, TI, VIV, OIBR, TSU
- 3D Systems (DDD) strength attributed to SAP (SAP) for DDD takeover chatter.
- Visteon (VC) strength attributed to potential unit sale/break up Bloomberg report.
- Euro Tech Holdings (CLWT) strength attributed to reports suggesting China crackdown on pollution concerns.