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What: Shares of biotechnology company Human Genome Sciences
So what: According to British newspaper The Daily Mail, Glaxo could be poised to make a $25-per-share bid for Human Genome, representing a whopping 123% premium over its Monday closing price. Of course, The Daily Mail didn't exactly cite any sources close to the matter and both companies declined to comment, so investors shouldn't read too much into the takeover rumor.
Now what: The Daily Mail added that Merck
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